Leaders in Context

3 units

In this course, we will explore the concept of leadership and focus on understanding, from an interdisciplinary point of view, the foundations, relationships and contexts that create an individual's leadership journey. We will also focus on understanding the concept of culture and how the cultural context informs a leader's style and effectiveness. Cross-cultural leadership will be explored focusing on how leadership practice is impacted by the interactions among cultures. Leadership case studies from West Africa and East Asia will be a particular focus. This course is designed to help you develop insights about leadership practice through readings, discussions, conversations with leaders, and the development of a personal leadership portfolio.