Syllabus
The Disney Organizational Leadership learning Objectives
- Explore leadership theory and research to formulate personal attributes and behaviors
- Develop thesis-driven research skills resulting in group paper and presentation
- Explore leadership skills through participation in all of the organizational leadership classes and activities
- Develop a learning community for the free and open expression and leadership theory and research
- Assess and examine personal beliefs, syles, and leadership behaviors to increase self-awareness and reduce interaction blind spots
Attendance
Attendance is required for all of the Disney Organizational leadership classes. This is an interactive course that requires each participant’s involvement. All students will be allowed two absences with or without excuse(The student does not need to call instructor), however, any absences will affect the participant’s final grade. On the third absence, the student will be dropped from the course automatically.
Required Readings and Materials
Kragness, Miriam, (1994). Dimensions of leadership Profiles. Inscape. Desert Survival Situation II.v (2006). Plymouth, Michigan: Human Synergistics
Assignments
- Leadership Interviews: Students will conduct an interview with a leader of their choice (can be a Disney or a non-Disney leader). The interview should include a discussion on a current initiative or project that the leader is involved with in their role and an overview of the leadership theory the student is writing about in their Thea, Research Paper. Students will submit a one page summary of the interview.
- Leadership Journey Paper: This paper will be structured according to the Campbell hero’s Quest and will be 4-5 pages in length. Specific expectations will be handed out in class.
- Team Research Paper: Paper will be based on a Case Study, provided in class, and proposing solutions using a theoretical base. The thesis of this paper will be the application of a leadership theory to a specific case study. Students will summit a 5-7 page paper for the team.
- Team Case Study Presentation: Students will present the proposed solutions from their Team Research Paper, incorporating their individual Leadership Interviews as real-life situations to reinforce their recommendations. Group will submit summary of presentation.
- Learning Assessment: There will be assessments conducted to check for learning on select weeks.
Grading Policy
Leadership Interviews ……………………………………………………………… 15%
Leadership Journey Paper ………………………………………………………… 20%
Team Research Paper ……………………………………………………………… 20%
Team Case Study Presentation ………………………………………………… 20%
Learning Assessments ……………………………………………………………… 15%
Attendance ……………………………………………………………………………… 10%
Organizational Leadership
Spring, 2012
Thursday, Section 239615
Patterson Court – Classroom #8
Instructor Scott
Week 1 – Introduction
Week 2 – Psycho-Dynamics and Team Building
Week 3 – Group Dynamics
Week 4 – Situational Leadership
Week 5 – Value Based Leadership
Week 6 – Team Work Week
Week 7 – Team Productivity
Week 8 – The diverse Workforce
Spring Break – No Class For 2 weeks
Week 9 – Interpersonal Effectiveness
Week 10 – Change Management
Week 11 – Group Presentations
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