BMGT 137 Personal Leadership Development and Fundamental Management Practices

This course introduces emerging leaders to the basics of effective leadership practices while exploring and defining personal leadership competencies. The course curriculum includes a leadership skills assessment, development of a personalized Individual Leadership Development Plan (with focus on tactical and leadership skill development), self-directed learning to include shadow and mentor opportunities, as well as instructor facilitated learning, reading, and application of concepts through a team-based applied change project.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Define and explain the difference between leadership and management.
2. Describe the nature of conflict and the leader's role in facilitating resolution.
3. Develop an understanding of change implementation within organizations.
4. Define the components of an effective performance management process.
5. Identify and discuss one's leadership style.

Course Objectives

1. Define and explain the difference between leadership and management.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
2. Describe the nature of conflict and the leader's role in facilitating resolution.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Oral practice and demonstration during class activity.

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
3. Develop an understanding of change implementation within organizations.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Change implementation project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Written Communication Rubric
4. Define the components of an effective performance management process.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
5. Identify and discuss one's leadership style.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Leadership assessment process with accompanying documentation.