Course # 37420 Fundamentals of Leadership explores the nature and challenge of leadership in a wide variety of settings and for a wide range of purposes. It reviews classical thinking on leadership; compares analytical perspectives on leadership; defines leadership and management and explains why both are necessary and important, how they differ and how they resemble each other; sheds light on the ambiguity and confusion around leadership and tyranny; looks at successful leadership in dozens of contexts; offers a multi-stage process for understanding and planning the work of leadership; exposes numerous myths and misconceptions around leadership; finds the kinetic energy of leadership in clear, coherent, credible, consistent, and compelling communication; examines the similarities and differences between the kinds of communication that support leadership and the kinds of communication that support management, and considers the emotional intelligence required for exceptional, service-oriented leadership. On successfully completing this course, students will have a foundational mastery of the subject. Recent News More news Trump, Hunter Biden convictions lead to starkly different political narratives Thu., June 13, 2024 UChicago research produces surprising information about homelessness Thu., June 13, 2024 Machine-gun conversion device dubbed 'Glock switches' taking violence to the 'next level': Experts Wed., June 12, 2024 Upcoming Events More events UChicago Harris International Leadership Credential Roundtable With John Burrows and Shilin Liu Tue., June 18, 2024 | 8:00 AM Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Drop-in Session with Shilin Liu Thu., June 20, 2024 | 8:00 PM Ask Admissions: SDG Challenge Program for High School Students Mon., June 24, 2024 | 8:00 AM
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