Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NSLS-0004
Organization's ID:
FOL 102 L-2-L
Location:
Online
Length:
10 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Competency Framework Statement
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Vision (Level 3 - Intermediate): Involves employees and stakeholders in an organizational change process by conducting meetings and providing frequent updates
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Conflict management (Level 3 - Intermediate): Meets with employees and addresses concerns regarding critical issues in an open and honest manner 
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Developing Others (Level 3 - Intermediate): Provides constructive feedback, guidance, and reinforcement to employees regarding job performance 
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Leveraging diversity (Level 3 - Intermediate): Recognizes and utilizes skills of staff with diverse backgrounds to benefit the organization, clients, and coworkers
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Accountability (Level 3 - Intermediate): Accepts responsibility when missed deadlines affect major project outcome
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Problem solving (Level 3 - Intermediate): Recognizes and utilizes skills of staff with diverse backgrounds to benefit the organization, clients, and coworkers
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Developing Others (Level 3 - Intermediate): Provides constructive feedback, guidance, and reinforcement to employees regarding job performance
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Human Capital Management (Level 3 - Intermediate): Recognizes employee contributions by rewarding employees publicly
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Partnering (Level 3 - Intermediate): Ensures future partnerships by developing strong relationships and resolving issues with partners
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Political Savvy (Level 4 – Advanced): Addresses controversial political issues by conducting research and considering best practices
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Interpersonal skills (Level 4 – Advanced): Meets with staff and listens to their perspective on organizational policies and procedures
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Oral communications (Level 3 - Intermediate): Conveys information clearly and concisely to ensure staff or team members remain focused on agenda items
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Integrity/Honesty (Level 3 - Intermediate): Communicates honestly with employees regarding potential changes affecting the organization to ensure staff are treated fairly
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Proficiency Levels for Leadership Competencies Strategic thinking (Level 4 – Advanced): Leads and directs a strategic planning team to address and outline the future direction of an organization
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to understand and engage with contemporary issues of leadership inclusive of collaboration, problem-solving, communication, motivating others, and personal and social action; distinguish between situations that require one to lead versus follow; explore the concepts of social responsibility and social change and complete a social change case study overview; and construct a personal leadership manifesto for integration in resumes, cover letters, or social media.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define key terms and principles of leadership
  • Describe leadership theories
  • Identify their personal leadership style
  • Demonstrate strategies for leading others
  • Practice applying course concepts to real-world scenarios

General Topics:

  • Defining leadership
  • Identifying your inner strengths
  • Leading others
  • Socially responsible leaders
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises
  • Work-based Learning
  • Role Playing; Personal Leadership Manifesto

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Other
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
  • Personal Leadership Manifesto; Digital Leaderbook

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials

Other offerings from The National Society of Leadership and Success