The Leadership and Organizational Communication course is designed for master’s level graduate students and offers an in-depth exploration of leadership principles and communication strategies within organizational contexts. In today’s competitive and fast-changing environment, effective leadership is crucial for fostering collaboration, driving innovation, managing change, and making ethical decisions. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead teams, influence organizational culture, and navigate complex communication dynamics.
Students will learn how to apply leadership theories, manage organizational change, foster innovation, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels. They will gain practical insights into building high-performing teams, resolving conflicts, and maintaining an ethical leadership approach, ensuring sustainable organizational success.
Key Points Covered in the Course:
- Introduction to Leadership and Organizational Communication
- Provides a foundational overview of leadership principles and the critical role of communication in leadership. Explores the importance of communication in building relationships and driving organizational success.
- Leadership Theories and Styles
- Explores various leadership theories, such as transformational, transactional, and servant leadership, and examines how leaders apply these styles in different organizational contexts to achieve results.
- Communication Strategies for Leaders
- Focuses on essential communication strategies that leaders use to inspire and motivate their teams. Topics include active listening, managing organizational communication, and overcoming communication barriers during change.
- Building Effective Leadership Teams
- Examines the components of high-performing leadership teams, including trust, collaboration, and role clarity. Discusses how to select and develop team members to create cohesive, results-driven teams.
- Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making
- Focuses on the importance of ethics in leadership. Covers ethical decision-making models and provides strategies for leaders to make morally sound decisions aligned with organizational values and goals.
- Managing Organizational Change and Innovation
- Addresses the role of leadership in managing organizational change and fostering innovation. Students will learn strategies for leading change initiatives, overcoming resistance, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.