Leadership in Complex Environments

3 credits

Examinations of theoretical and practical approaches to leadership and conflict resolution. Topics covered include distinguishing between authority and leadership, technical problems and adaptive challenges, power and progress, diagnostic frameworks for assessment and strategies, and tactics of intervention to mobilize progress. Also explored is the nature of conflict, its role in human social systems, and ways to address its negative impacts and harness its positive possibilities. [3-0-0] Restricted to students in the Minor in Management. Third-year standing. Prerequisite: MGMT_O 230.