LDSP 361 - Foundations of Leadership

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3

Introduces leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader and explores the practice and interplay of leadership with effective teamwork and communication. Examines topics such as the definition and nature of leadership, modern leadership theories, recognizing leadership/team traits, developing leadership/team skills, creating a vision, setting the tone, listening to team and out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Special attention is given to helping students understand and improve their own leadership performance. (Offered as LDSP 300 before 2017-18.)

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