Leadership Competence

1.5 units

This course introduces theories of leadership that identify critical traits, skills, and behaviors typical of successful leaders, with a specific focus on developing competencies in the upcoming internship or career. Participants will review assessments of their own traits, dispositions, behavioral orientations, and social networks in light of contemporary frameworks for effective leadership. Competence in applying these frameworks will be developed through the development of cases and their analysis in leadership workshops. In addition, course participants will engage in constructive leadership development training both as coaches and recipients. Based on this feedback, participants will prepare an individual leadership development plan.