Unit 1 Overview: This unit explores the fundamental elements of effective leadership. You’ll learn about different types of leadership structures and styles and how to apply them in real-world situations. Through various models of leadership, you’ll examine characteristics of a good leader and begin to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different structures. By the end, you’ll have a thorough understanding of the structural elements of leadership and how to apply them to different situations, making this unit a great starting point or enhancement to your leadership journey.
Course Level Objectives:
- Collaborate with peers by responding to discussion prompts and the responses of others.
- Identify strengths through the personal strengths assessment.
- Identify reasons for the growth of virtual leadership, traits of virtual leadership, and best practices of virtual teams.
- Explain qualities of a great leader.
Unit Level Objectives:
- Collaborate with peers by responding to discussion prompts and the responses of others.
- Identify strengths through the personal strengths assessment.
- Identify reasons for the growth of virtual leadership, traits of virtual leadership, and best practices of virtual teams.
- Explain qualities of a great leader.
Unit 2 Overview: This unit explores the structural elements of leadership and how they contribute to effective leadership. Students will learn about the different types of leadership structures, leadership styles, and how to apply them in real-world situations. Throughout this unit, students will be introduced to different models of leadership, examining the characteristics and behaviors that define a good leader. They will learn how to identify the different types of leadership structures and understand their advantages and disadvantages. By the end of this unit, students will have a thorough understanding of the structural elements of leadership, the different types of leadership structures, and how to apply them to different situations.
Course Level Objectives:
- Compare and contrast leadership structures, reflecting on which one is preferred
- Analyze a case study and collaborate with peers through a discussion activity.
- Research how leaders are organized, decisions are made, and communication happens, and evaluate how the leadership structure affects teamwork, collaboration, decision-making, and the organization’s goals and values.
- Gather and submit an artifact that reflects leadership growth.
Unit Level Objectives:
- Compare and contrast leadership structures, reflecting on which one is preferred
- Analyze a case study and collaborate with peers through a discussion activity.
- Research how leaders are organized, decisions are made, and communication happens, and evaluate how the leadership structure affects teamwork, collaboration, decision-making, and the organization’s goals and values.
- Gather and submit an artifact that reflects leadership growth.
Half Credit (0.5) Course