MHE 7820 Organizational Leadership, Development, and Change in Higher Education
The course will focus on the complexities of leading and managing planned change in a higher education environment. In addition to exploring the many theories and facets of leadership, students will engage in case studies of influential leaders who effectively managed strategic initiatives. Students will learn best practices and techniques for managing large-scale organizational change, as well as the communication, negotiation, and general project planning skills required for successful implementation. In addition to strategies for developing the organization, an equal emphasis will be placed on individual development, both of self and of others. To this end, students will engage in in-depth self-assessments of their personal leadership intentions, strengths and weaknesses. In addition, they will devise strategic personal development plans as well as learn how to provide leadership coaching to others.