It is surprisingly difficult to lead, structure, maintain, reinvigorate and negotiate one's way through organizations, especially during times of downsizing, change, and uncertainty. This course investigates how to do so by drawing on a variety of interdisciplinary approaches. Students enhance their skills in collaborative problem solving and leadership by analyzing and proposing solutions to organizational and managerial challenges. Core topics are drawn from a continuum of current issues facing leaders and followers, such as leadership styles, conflict resolution, and negotiations. Case studies, practical experiential exercises, and self-discovery questionnaires are used throughout this course. Students are required to do a presentation & a research paper.

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