Situational, personal, and interactive leadership and transactional versus transformational leadership are examined. Participants demonstrate a knowledge of their own leadership style and ability to adapt leadership styles. As well, participants explore the role that ethics play in the exercise of leadership in different situations. Leadership and Communication Participants examine interpersonal and intercultural communication theories and practical skills. Leadership and Creative Problem Solving Participants explore models and methods of conceptualizing and problem solving.
Participants engage in problem discovery, problem identification, and creative problem solving.
Styles of resolving problems are identified, reviewed, and adapted for effective leadership. Leading the Team Participants explore the basic principles of working with small groups. Group member roles, the process of group formation, group dynamics, and group problem solving are also explored with a view to becoming expert in group leadership and team building. Leadership for Change Participants examine the many issues facing contemporary organizations and come to understand that leadership is more a matter of action than position. Participants use knowledge and skills to create an environment where others feel empowered and where responsibility, acknowledgment, and creativity are encouraged.