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Course Description

Examine current thinking about leadership and the functions, activities and principles of leadership in organizational settings. Discover your own leadership style and strengths, and learn strategies for developing skills and abilities. This interactive course uses case studies, role-plays, self-assessment and other activities.

Course Details

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to introduce you to key aspects of leadership and provide a solid understanding of leadership, especially within organizations and your own life.  At the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of popular leadership theories
  • display evidence of an enhanced self-awareness and reflection
  • know the importance of, and have the ability to, develop a leadership vision
  • explain systems thinking and how it relates to leadership
  • recognize the role of leadership in today's organizations
  • evaluate and critically discuss leadership theory
  • recognize leadership characteristics within yourself
  • assess the leadership potential in others

 

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Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Feb 04, 2025 to May 05, 2025
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $639.99
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Leadership, Theory, Application, & Skill Development
Edition: 7th
Authors: Lussier, R.N. and Achua, C.F. 
Publisher: Sage
ISBN: 978-1544389172

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Class
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Aug 11, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $639.99
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Leadership Theory, Application, & Skill Development
Edition: 7th
Authors: Lussier, R.N. and Achua, C.F.
Publisher: Sage
ISBN: 978-1544389172

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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