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Managerial Leadership

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Aims:
This course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the major theories concerning leadership within work organisations, their validity and utility, and an increased understanding of the way participants' behaviour can affect the feelings, attitudes and behaviour of people at work. The course will also examine leadership issues in the contexts of business and public service.

Outline Syllabus:
What is leadership? Leadership versus management. Change and leadership. Critical review of leadership theory: early trait theories; behavioural style theories; situational leadership theories; the micro-skills approach to leadership; transactional, transformational and charismatic leadership. The multiple intelligences of leadership. A new integrative, holistic model of leadership. Are leaders born or made? The nature and effectiveness of leadership development. Leadership issues, challenges and strategies in business, government and politics.

Learning Outcomes:

Critically evaluate the scientific merit and practical relevance of the major theories of leadership and associated methods of leadership development.
Develop a clearer understanding of their own leadership behaviour and how better to 'lead' others in work contexts.
Demonstrate skills that enable them to improve their own leadership effectiveness.

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