Leadership in Practice
| Numbering Code | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Intensive, First semester | ||
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
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| Language | English | Day/Period | Intensive | |
| Instructor name | HARA YOSHINORI (Graduate School of Management Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
※ This course is conducted by Prof. Bruce Tracey from SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University. Given the increasing challenges faced by leaders today, it is critical to identify the most effective ways of leveraging talent and organizational resources to create long-term success. All too often, unfortunately, explanations of leadership and effective teamwork fail to account for the complexities and challenges that play out every day in organizational settings. While setting clear goals and facilitating cooperative behaviors are important, the processes by which leaders create a positive impact require a sophisticated understanding of people and work systems. The primary purpose of this course is to address the real-world challenges faced by leaders and their teams. Students will gain insights about their personal leadership style and have opportunities to develop skills that promote effective teamwork and help them achieve their organization's strategic objectives. A variety of action-learning methods will be utilized throughout this program, including large and small group discussions, experiential exercises, and case studies to enhance personal, team, and organizational effectiveness. |
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| Course Goals |
At the end of this course, students will learn: • Key insights regarding your personal leadership style and the most effective means for enhancing team performance; • To identify obstacles to team performance and methods for overcoming them; • To create opportunities for facilitating a positive and supportive leadership team culture |
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| Schedule and Contents |
※ This course is conducted by Prof. Bruce Tracey from SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University. The course will be facilitated over a five-day period (September 20, 21, 22, 26, & 27) with three class sessions per day: Day 1 – Your Personal Leadership Style • Session 1 o Introductions and expectations o Foundations of effective leadership • Session 2 o Key traits and competencies: Part 1 • Self-awareness • Self-management • Session 3 o Key traits and competencies: Part 2 • Social awareness • Relationship management • Homework: Prepare report for case study #1 Day 2 – The Leadership Context: Individual level • Session 1 o Case study discussion o Motivating high performance • Individual challenges, part 1 • Session 2 o Motivating high performance • Individual challenges, part 2 • Session 3 o Motivating high performance • Individual solutions • Homework: Prepare report for case study #2 Day 3 – The Leadership Context: Team level • Session 1 o Case study discussion o Motivating high performance • Team challenges, part 1 • Session 2 o Motivating high performance • Team challenges, part 2 • Session 3 o Motivating high performance • Team solutions • Homework: Prepare report for case study #3 Day 4 – The Leadership Context: Strategic level • Session 1 o Case study discussion o Motivating high performance • Strategic challenges, part 1 • Session 2 o Motivating high performance • Strategic challenges, part 2 • Session 3 o Motivating high performance • Strategic solutions Day 5 – Leadership Applications • Session 1 o “Live Case Study” • Introduction and overview of a current, real-world leadership challenge • Session 2 o Team analysis and presentations, part 1 • Session 3 o Team analysis and presentations, part 2 |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Individual case study reports (3 @ 10% each) Team “live” case study presentation (30%) Pre-course assignment and active class participation (40%) – minimum attendance of 80% of classes required |
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| Course Requirements |
※ This course is conducted by Prof. Bruce Tracey from SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University. Pre-Course Assignment Prior to the course, students should read the article noted below and prepare: 1) a one-page response to the questions that are presented in the article; and 2) a one slide PPT that provides a “visual representation” of your leadership brand. You will be asked to share your responses and visual representation during the course. Ulrich, D. & Smallwood, N. (2007). Five steps to building your personal leadership brand. Harvard Management Update, pp. 1-5. Product no. U0712A-PDF-ENG |
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| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | As noted above, course readings and case study report preparation will be expected outside of normal class time. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References |
Course Readings Goleman, D. The Emotionally Intelligent Leader. HBSP, reprint edition (August 6, 2019). ISBN-13: 978-1633697331. Ibarra, H. (2015). The Authenticity Paradox. HBSP Product no. R1501C-PDF-ENG. Others TBD |
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