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LEAD 1119: Science and Art of Leadership
Effective date
Department
Leadership Skills Certificate
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Balancing science and art is integral to everyday leadership. Examine current views of the art of leadership, explore how organizations inspire innovation and change, and discover how personal values, beliefs, and ideas define a leader.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- This course will provide the participants with information, skills and knowledge that will assist them in applying both the art and the science of leadership to their own leadership environment
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 6.5
Total Hours: 6.5
Total Hours: 6.5
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Other |
|
Leadership interview (in class) and written reflection on your leadership. |
Course topics
- Define leadership as a distinct function from management
- Understand the impact of the transition from individual contributor to leader
- Identify group assumptions and outcomes
- Use the Appreciative Inquiry method
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.