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LDRS 5464: Leadership in a Global Society

Concentration: Leadership Studies
Credits: 3 graduate credit(s)

Description

Identification and development of the personal and professional competencies required for effective leadership in an increasingly global, diverse, and multicultural society

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the elements of culture and how they influence leadership style.
  • Deconstruct subtle differenced between diversity and multiculturalism.
  • Adapt leadership and communication style to different cultural contexts.
  • Deconstruct the cultural influences of one's persona; philosophy and approach to leadership.
  • Demonstrate effective decision-making techniques in culturally diverse contexts.
  • Evaluate prominent theories of global leadership.
  • Develop practical strategies for leading in a global society.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

None

Instructor(s)

Richard Rateau