HROB*2010 - Foundations of Leadership

Course Description

Using an integrated approach to studying leadership, this foundation course covers history, evolving theories, models, and research both from a theoretical point of view and practical application. This course will use a seminar style with applied workshops, class discussions, guest speakers, and student participation. Students will prepare elements of a skills portfolio and a research paper. This is a required course for the Certificate in Leadership.

Note: This course may be taken individually or as a part of a certificate or diploma program.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the learner should be able to: 

1. Demonstrate an understanding of current and historical leadership theories, contexts and concepts;  

2. Apply leadership theories and concepts and recommend a course of action in relation to real-life and simulated situations and/or persons; 

3. Analyze, critically reflect on and assess your own leadership experiences and expectations; and 

4. Compile data on your leadership development to date, enabling you to create a personal leadership portfolio focused on opportunities for future development. 

Course Topics

• Introduction to Leadership 

  • Leaders, Leading and Leadership 

  • Power 

• The Context of Leadership: Nothing Happens in a Vacuum 

  • Culture and Leadership 

  • Gender and Leadership 

  • Ethics, Courage and Moral Leadership 

• Foundations and Early Days: How do we “Do” Good Leadership? 

  • Traits and Skills 

  • Behaviours and Situations 

• Hearts, Minds and Values: Current Perspectives on Leadership 

  • Followers, the Other Side of the Coin 

  • The New Leadership 

  • Other Approaches 

• When We Lead: Opportunities and Challenges, Now and in the Future 

  • Leading Teams 

  • Diversity 

Assessment

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Certificate in Business : Electives
• Diploma in Human Resources Management : Electives
• Certificate in Leadership : Required Courses