Through activities in this course, students will explore their leadership skills specifically related to forming compatible, achieving groups capable of completing tasks to complement the organizational vision. Students will examine the classic and contemporary literature on topics effecting groups such as conflict, collaboration, negotiation, power issues, decision-making, compromise strategies, and team building.
Group constructs and formation.
The influence of leadership on group behavior. Communication dimensions in group settings. Team building strategies in diverse populations. Decision making and consensus building techniques. Strategies for successful meetings.