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One of the most important roles of a leader, regardless of where he or she sits in the organization, is making decisions that guide an organization or unit toward success. Leaders make a variety of strategic and tactical decisions for their group, including those about the strategy of the unit, who is on the team, how the unit will function, and how resources are deployed in pursuit of a goal. Leading a unit is a complex endeavor and involves vision, passion, the ability to make decisions under pressure and uncertainty, and the ability to motivate others toward one’s vision. This course analyzes the symbiotic relationship between leadership and management, combining classical wisdom, recent research, and theory and practice to teach leadership and management skills. Throughout the course we focus on leadership and managerial decision making in the business world, politics, the nonprofit world, and in one’s personal life. We will use a mix of reading, discussion, case studies, team exercises and reflective exercises to achieve a better understanding of leadership and decision-making. |
- Teacher: Edin Smajic