Lead­er­ship

Course content

This case-based course will develop the ability of participants to analyze and to intervene in the social and collaborative dynamics of leadership in a variety of organizational and cultural contexts. Course themes will include the distinctions between individualize, process/relational, and intergroup approaches to leadership; social network and social movements theory;  the dynamics of gender and diversity inherent in leadership activity; complexity leadership theory; the ethical dimensions of leadership; and the leadership of efforts to address major humanitarian challenges. Classroom time will promote the analysis and discussion of a variety of cases and theoretical readings chosen to exemplify the diversity of leadership practices. 

Within the Strategy, Organization and Leadership programme, the course encourages participants to apply the theoretical foundations of Managing Innovation and Change to the study and practice of leadership. Case analysis and discussion will help participants to sharpen their grasp of the theoretical concepts presented and to apply these concepts in a critical and constructive manner to analyze the leadership dynamics of a variety of organizational situations and challenges.

The course will also address the methodological issues raised by the use of the case method for learning about the interrelated dynamics of leadership and management, and provide participants with the opportunity to develop effective skills in case discussion, analysis, and presentation.