Innovative Organizational Leadership: Qualities and Skills   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Summer Addendum
   

MAM 8009 - Innovative Organizational Leadership: Qualities and Skills


Organizational effectiveness is grounded in leaders who are adaptive, entrepreneurial, decisive, and ethical. Caring about co-workers at all levels of the organization, leaders empower members of the workforce to be innovative and to take ownership of their jobs so the organization can reach its target goals at the same time their job satisfaction increases. This course critically analyzes the core qualities and skills that contemporary leaders need, explores the characteristics of various leadership styles, and assesses their strengths and limitations. Particular attention is given to the vital roles of innovative vision, emotional intelligence and sustainable principles and values for in collaborative management, organization change efforts, and sustainable business operations. 3 credit(s)