Summary of MBA609: Leadership Capstone

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COURSE INTRODUCTION

START HERE → Orientation

MBA609 Syllabus

Unit 1: What is Leadership?

1.1: The Difference between Management and Leadership

The Role of a Manager

The Role of a Leader

Management vs. Leadership

1.2: The Evolution and Nature of Leadership in Organizations

Where Do Management and Leadership Come From?

Management to Leadership

1.3: Leadership Traits

What Traits Make a Leader?

Checklist of Leadership Traits

1.4: Leadership Behaviors

What Behaviors Make a Leader?

Checklist of Leadership Behavior

1.5: Leadership Theories, Styles, and Followership

A Situational Approach to Leadership

Servant Leadership

Classic Leadership Styles

Authentic Leadership

What Is Followership?

Followership in Leadership

Real World Look: What Leadership Style Is This?

Unit 1 Study Resources

Unit 1 Review Video

Unit 1 Review Slides

Study Guide: Unit 1

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Skills and Abilities of Successful Leaders

2.1: Create and Communicate Vision, Culture, and Goals

Leadership Communication

Create a Mission and Vision

Culture and Company Mission

Communication for an Effective Culture

2.2: Develop Teams

What Is an Effective Team?

Building a Team

Team Development Process

Group and Individual Behaviors

2.3: Encourage and Shepherd Change

Change Implementation

Change Management

2.4: Apply Ethical Power and Influence

The Importance of Ethical Leadership

Moral Leadership

Types of Power in an Organization

Ethical Leadership Choices

2.5: Succession Planning and Coaching

Developing Talent

Coaching Employees

2.6: Motivate Employees

Motivational Theories for Leaders

Influencing Performance

Encouraging Positive Behavior

Motivating Employees in Retail

2.7: Create an Inclusive Culture

Why Inclusion and Diversity?

Diversity Encouragement

Multicultural Competence

Role of Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion

2.8: Innovate

Entrepreneurial Orientation

Encourage Innovation

Foster Innovation

2.9: Focus on Learning Agility and Continuous Learning

Build a Learning Organization

Lifelong Learning

Focus on Continuous Learning

Unit 2 Study Resources

Unit 2 Review Video

Unit 2 Review Slides

Study Guide: Unit 2

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: How to Handle Leadership Challenges

3.1: Acknowledging and Handling Conflict

Conflict in Organizations, Good or Bad