OSL 570 Group Leadership

4 Credits

This course clarifies the meaning of strategic group leadership and assists students in becoming leaders for both their own careers and for their own organizations. The strategic group leadership process empowers students to recognize a problem, intervene, and apply a solution or resolution. Students identify their own strengths and weaknesses in leading groups. The mental constructs and paradigms of groups are also examined in conjunction with an in-depth study of the theories and practical applications of dynamics to both small and large groups. The role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership is also considered. A research project related to these topics is an integral part of the course.