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:
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Demonstrate an understanding of current and historical leadership theories, contexts and concepts;
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Apply leadership theories and concepts and recommend a course of action in relation to real-life and simulated situations and/or persons;
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Analyze, critically reflect on and assess your own leadership experiences and expectations; and
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Compile data on your leadership development to date, enabling you to create a personal leadership portfolio focused on opportunities for future development.
Course Topics
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Introduction to Leadership
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Leaders, Leading and Leadership
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Power
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The Context of Leadership: Nothing Happens in a Vacuum
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Culture and Leadership
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Gender and Leadership
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Ethics, Courage and Moral Leadership
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Foundations and Early Days: How do we “Do” Good Leadership?
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Traits and Skills
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Behaviours and Situations
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Hearts, Minds and Values: Current Perspectives on Leadership
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Followers, the Other Side of the Coin
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The New Leadership
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Other Approaches
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When We Lead: Opportunities and Challenges, Now and in the Future
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Leading Teams
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Diversity
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Additional Requirements
Equate(s): BUS*2010
Restriction(s): UNIV*2000
Assessment
| Assessment Item | Weight | Learning Outcomes |
| Unit Activities | 8% | 1, 2, 3 |
| Unit Discussions | 24% | 1, 2, 3 |
| Case Briefs | 8% | 1, 2 |
| Quizzes | 10% | 1 |
| Midterm Test | 15% | 1, 2 |
| Personal Leadership Portfolio | 35% | 3, 4 |
| Total | 100% |
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Business : Electives
- Diploma in Human Resources Management : Electives
- Certificate in Leadership : Required Courses
Technical Requirements
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*Course details are subject to change.