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LDRS 5544: Leading Teams Through Change

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

Description

Theory and techniques for guiding tactical, creative, and problem-solving teams through change. Special attention given to the role of social capital and adaption-innovation theories.

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze problems associated with working in a group or team.
  • Describe effective leadership and problem solving in groups and teams.
  • Recognize the stages of group development and processes associated with change.
  • Specify the role of bonding and bridging social capital in team leadership.
  • Describe how individual problem-solving styles affect group interactions.
  • Propose practical strategies to improve team performance in the face of change.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

None

Instructor(s)

Richard Rateau