Leadership (LD) CPSO

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Course numbers with the # symbol included (e.g. #400) have not been taught in the last 3 years.

LD 600 - Becoming an Effective Leader

Credits: 4

This course is focused on the strengths and characteristics of effective leaders. Topics may include self-leadership, the difference between leadership and management, the importance of communication, trust, team building, systems leadership, change leadership and conflict resolution. Students may illustrate the value of diversity, systems leadership, change leadership and conflict resolution within teams and organizations, as well as assess personal leadership styles and the leadership of others.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Equivalent(s): LD 600G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Define the meaning of leadership and related concepts.
  2. Determine the role of decision-making, communication, active listening and trust in leadership.
  3. Illustrate the value of diversity, systems leadership, change leadership and conflict resolution within teams and organizations.
  4. Determine the function of ethical decision-making within a leadership context.
  5. Assess leadership styles, their individual strengths, and challenges in an organizational context.

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LD 660 - Leadership Theory

Credits: 4

This course guides participants in developing lifelong learning skills for leadership that apply to any organizational level in a wide variety of environments. Both historical and current leadership theory and practice are explored. By taking an active leadership role in this course, students examine the issues, challenges, and practical skills of leadership in today's workplace. Presentations, team activities, reflection, interviewing, and feedback may be activities of developmental components within the course.

Prerequisite(s): LD 600 with a minimum grade of D- or LD 600G with a minimum grade of D-.

Equivalent(s): LD 602G, MGMT 602G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Distinguish how the historical evolution of leadership theory relates to current developments in the field of leadership.
  2. Evaluate how leaders act as agents of change and vision within organizations.
  3. Attribute the benefits of the mentor-protege relationship as a model of leadership and capacity building.
  4. Evaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for self-development according to leadership competency standards.

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LD 704 - Leading Teams

Credits: 4

Leadership is the process of motivating people to achieve project goals, usually in a dotted-line organizational setting. The success or failure of the project, and by extension the manager, is dependent upon the manager's ability to assess the team as a whole, (strengths and weaknesses), and to then apply that analysis to the individual team members. Within the course, students will have the opportunity to survey and discuss multiple methodologies used to evaluate teams. Students may analyze how organizational dynamics and structure impact the manager, limit or increase their power, and their ability to perform their job.

Prerequisite(s): (LD 600 with a minimum grade of D- or LD 600G with a minimum grade of D-) and (LD 660 with a minimum grade of D- or LD 602G with a minimum grade of D- or MGMT 566 with a minimum grade of D- or MGMT 566G with a minimum grade of D-).

Equivalent(s): LD 605G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Use basic as well as advanced management terms and theories.
  2. Compare and contrast multiple motivational and management models.
  3. Identify and apply multiple conflict resolution techniques.
  4. Identify a manager's source and types of power.

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LD 725 - Volunteer Leadership

Credits: 4

Volunteers are increasingly important in the United States. Not only do financially strapped organizations use volunteers to enhance their capacity, but policy makers and community leaders see volunteering as a vehicle to improve communities and solve public problems. This course may cover topics of volunteer administration: such as planning, marketing, recruitment, screening and selection, training, supervision, evaluation, and recognition. Students will gain an understanding of how the demographic of today's volunteer is changing, how best to deploy the talents of multi-generational volunteers, and how to provide a structured, objective framework to be accomplished by the volunteer corps. Legal issues surrounding the use of volunteers and designing effective volunteer policies may also be addressed.

Equivalent(s): LD 625G

Grade Mode: Letter Grading

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  1. Design roles and responsibilities for volunteers.
  2. Develop a strategy for volunteer retention and growth that includes appreciating and rewarding volunteers for their service.
  3. Identify legal and ethical issues concerning volunteer corps.
  4. Develop effective and successful volunteer communication plans to build community.
  5. Develop a plan for the inevitable departure of a volunteer from the organization.
  6. Create training objectives to successfully prepare individuals for their volunteer roles.
  7. Apply strategies for effective volunteer recruitment.

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