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OLPD 5048 is also offered in Spring 2022
OLPD 5048 is also offered in Spring 2021
OLPD 5048 is also offered in Summer 2020
Spring 2022 | OLPD 5048 Section 001: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (66038)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/18/2022 - 05/02/2022Thu 04:40PM - 07:20PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 420B
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (7 of 20 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66038/1223
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Spring 2021 | OLPD 5048 Section 001: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (65672)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021Mon 04:40PM - 07:20PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (9 of 25 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Notes:
- Online synchronous.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65672/1213
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Summer 2020 | OLPD 5048 Section 061: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (87216)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session06/22/2020 - 07/02/2020Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 08:00AM - 12:00PMOff CampusVirtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (21 of 20 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Notes:
- LIIE Cohort
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/87216/1205
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Fall 2019 | OLPD 5048 Section 001: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (15241)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019Tue 04:40PM - 07:20PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 512B
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (13 of 40 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/15241/1199
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Fall 2018 | OLPD 5048 Section 001: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (15407)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018Wed 04:40PM - 07:20PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 420B
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (24 of 40 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/15407/1189
Fall 2017 | OLPD 5048 Section 001: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (12168)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Thu 04:40PM - 07:20PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 512B
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/12168/1179
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Summer 2017 | OLPD 5048 Section 061: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (88515)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session06/26/2017 - 06/29/2017Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 08:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 420B06/30/2017Fri 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 420B
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Notes:
- LIIE International PHD Cohort only.
- Class Description:
- Intensive workshop introduces participants to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Methods include lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving exercises and simulations.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/88515/1175
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Fall 2016 | OLPD 5048 Section 001: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (12209)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Thu 04:40PM - 07:20PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 420B
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/12209/1169
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Fall 2015 | OLPD 5048 Section 001: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (10468)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Thu 04:40PM - 07:20PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 420B
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/10468/1159
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Fall 2014 | OLPD 5048 Section 001: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (10519)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Thu 04:40PM - 07:20PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 512A
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/10519/1149
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Summer 2014 | OLPD 5048 Section 061: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (89216)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session06/23/2014Mon 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-12707/04/2014Fri 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankVirtual Rooms ROOM-TBA07/07/2014Mon 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-12707/09/2014Wed 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-12707/11/2014Fri 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-12706/25/2014Wed 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-12706/27/2014Fri 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-12706/30/2014Mon 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-12707/02/2014Wed 08:00AM - 12:00PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-127
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Notes:
- International LIIE Ph.D Cohort ONLY.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/89216/1145
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
Fall 2013 | OLPD 5048 Section 001: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (16157)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Thu 04:40PM - 07:20PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 432B
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership and culture. To achieve this goal, the course will use concepts drawn from several academic disciplines and cultural contexts. Students will be expected to integrate these concepts and learn how to translate them from theory to practice. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to: 1) Define and explain key culture and leadership theories, and current themes in emerging theories. 2) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one leadership theory through leading a 30 minute group presentation and discussion. 3) Synthesize academic, professional, and life experience in a reflective essay regarding personal cultural and leadership influences, using selected models from the course. 4) Demonstrate deeper expertise in one culture and/or leadership theory through completing a critical review of one book selected from the course bibliography. 5) Investigate the cross-cultural leadership experiences of one leader by conducting an interview, analyzing your findings, and documenting your findings and conclusions in a written report. 6) Contribute actively in group discussions of culture and leadership issues. 7) Develop interpersonal communication skills essential to effective cross-cultural leadership through multiple group assignments and activities. 8) Integrate and synthesize your learning about cross-cultural leadership through completing a final case analysis project. This is a course in both cross-cultural and comparative leadership, using examples from diverse cultural and international contexts. The course is being co-taught by two individuals: Professor Gerald Fry, who has extensive leadership experience in the Asia-Pacific region; and Professor Louis Quast, Associate Chair, OLPD, Holder of an Endowed Chair in Leadership with over two decades of leadership consulting experience with diverse organizatons.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/16157/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 28 September 2011
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