663 - Principled Leadership

The aims of this course are twofold:  to give a broader theoretical grounding and practical, hands-on understanding of leadership.  Today, the need for leadership, and particularly values-based, principled leadership, is greater than ever, with corporate scandals, increased stakeholder scrutiny, and greater organizational uncertainty confronting most corporations. 

This course focuses on how leadership involves creating and institutionalizing organizational change, acting with integrity and cultivating relationships and networks. It is designed to enhance your understanding of leadership, and especially the role of values and principles in guiding leadership behavior, on both the cognitive and experiential levels.  In addition to cases and guest speakers, you will engage in leadership development assignments and work in teams.  Grades will be based on class participation, case analysis of leadership in organizations, self-reflective assignments, and a leadership report.