MSMG 405 Leadership, Teams & Organizations
In effective organizations, leaders must successfully manage and organize a complex system of personalities, talent, teamwork and resources. This course places major focus on personal leadership competency development through introspective journaling and peer coaching, and on team skills development through in-class exercises and a semester-long team project. This self-analytic and experiential journey occurs within an academic, conceptual context in which students learn theories of behavior, motivation, effective leadership style, organizational design and dynamics, diversity, and communication. This contemporary approach to the study of human behavior within organizations combines theoretical learning with opportunities to reflect on, discuss, and develop individual leadership competencies and teamwork abilities. Throughout the semester, as you read and reflect on relevant concepts from the social sciences, you will gain insight into your strengths as an individual, team member, and leader; identify areas for personal improvement; and hone your managerial problem-solving, decision-making, and oral and written communications skills.