Courses ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (CSOL) csoL 502
Persuasive Communication ... ... .. ........................... .. .. .......... 2 Theories and techniques of persuasive communication in the workplace are discussed, addressing interpersonal, small group and public presentations. Communication for Leaders ..................................... ... .. .. .... 2 Participants will learn to apply the fundamentals of com munication theory to the creation and support of effective communication in their organizations. The skills and tools of effective personal communication as an organizational leader will be applied and individually evaluated for effectiveness and improvement. Required. Leadership and Organizational Development ...... ....... 2 Participants will learn how to assess organizations in light of strategic objectives and make recommendations for improve ment. Topics include: strategic planning, organizational cultu re, large scale change, systems thinking, entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial behavior and "new leadership" develop ment. Required. Strategic Human Resource Management .. ......... .... ....... 2 An understanding of human resource management is es sentia l for leadership in the information age, and plays an increasingly important strategic function in the development of future organizational directions. The development, design and implementation of human resource policies and practices to reach strategic organizanonal obJectives will be examined along with the expanding role of HR professionals. Recruiting, Interviewing & Se lecting Employees ........ 1 Selecting the right people is one of the most difficult tasks of leadership. Participants will learn how to use the best tech niques for improving their selection processes. Organizations of the 21st Century ... .. .. .... ...... ... .... .... .... ... 2 The organizations of the new century will be far more diverse and dynamic. Success will increasingly depend upon how they are structured, the management of the organizational culture, and the organization's ability to learn and adapt. These emerging dimensions wi ll be examined and applications made to current situations. Organizat ional Culture .. .... .. ....... .............................. .. .. ... .. ... . 2 This course takes a closer look at the dynamics of organiza tional culture and how culture can be affected by those in leadership positions. Examines the tools and techniques for creating positive organizational culture. Utiliz ing Information Technology in 21st Century Organizations ................ ..... ... .. ... .... ........... 2 Participants will examine the rapid changes in organizations caused by information technology. Through readings and case studies, this global transformation will be examined for
csoL615
Princ iples of Account ing & Finance .. .. ... .. ......................... 2 Students will learn how to use financial data as an effective management tool. Financial accounting, managerial account ing, and financial management are covered with consider ation of international, economic and legal issues. Students also consider the nature of numerical analysis as a description of reality, giving rise to ethical and other Biblical issues of interpretation. Fulfills the Accounting Leveling requirement. Practical Leadership Theory .... ... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. ......................... 2 An introduction to the major theories and contemporary research concerning the practice of effective leadership. Participants explore the landscape of leadership "know how;· integrate a Biblical leadership model and initiate personal leadership development strategies. Required. The Dynamics of Teams ...... ........... ... .. .. ... .... .. ... ... ... .... .......... 2 The small group is the fundamental building block of orga nizational success. The new team structures and the skills needed to lead, coach and participate as a team member will be studied and practiced. Leading Culturally D iverse Organizations ...... . .......... .... 2 Issues of culture and ethnicity are increasingly becoming barriers to unified purpose. The Christian perspective and its application in the secular workplace will be explored. Character & Leadership ..... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... ..... ....... ... ...... .. .. ...... ... . 2 An introduction to the roles of character, self-awareness, and trust in the practice of effective leadership. Participants explore their own foundations for leadership effectiveness, personal leadership and development strategies. Required. Leadership Chal lenge ............. .. ... ..... ...... ..................... .......... 2 An intensive weekend experience in the outdoors, preceded and followed by sessions in team leadership skills and person al growth assessment. Practical applications of problem-solv ing, decision making, team work models and interpersonal sensitivity will be emphasized. Required. Leadership & Group Behavior .. .. .......................... ..... ....... .. 2 Participants explore the interpersonal dynamics that charac terize successful group leadership. Practical aspects discussed: group formation and behavior, group decision making, task design, motivation theory and techniques, the role of power and politics, conflict negotiation and facilitation skills. Required. Tools & Methods for Personal Conflict Resolution .. .... 2 This course will equip the student to become a competent facilitator of effective personal conflict prevention and resolu tion within the work place, church, or home.
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