Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
COLP-0005
Organization's ID:
LDS 396
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (120 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Management Communication
Description

Objective:

The objective of this course is to sensitize students to the importance of effective communication in leadership and equip them to apply the communication skills necessary to lead an organization's workforce.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate how the mental model of creation, fall, and redemption affects communication and leadership
  • Demonstrate proper application of team-building and ethical decision-making
  • Recognize and apply the relevant leadership/communication theories to specific leadership situations
  • Demonstrate proper application of practical tools of persuasion, motivation and change management
  • Demonstrate proper application of listening and coaching

General Topics:

  • Challenges of maintaining effective, credible leadership
  • Leading large groups of people in a business environment
  • Hallmarks of leadership-driven companies
  • Evaluating the communication of an existing company
  • Best practices in communicating effectively in leadership situations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials