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Emotional Intelligence-Analyze emotional intelligence, evaluate its impact on leadership effectiveness, and apply emotional intelligence skills in leadership contexts
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Identify and describe the core components of emotional intelligence and their relevance to leadership
Evaluate the impact of emotional intelligence on leadership effectiveness
Apply emotional intelligence skills to leadership, highlighting self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation
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Leading By Serving-Explain the principles of servant leadership and illustrate how leading by serving others can impact team dynamics and outcomes
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Explain the fundamental principles of servant leadership, referencing key theories and practices
Illustrate examples of servant leadership in action and discuss its effects on team dynamics and outcomes
Reflect on personal leadership practices, identifying opportunities to incorporate servant leadership principles
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Ethical Leadership-Examine case studies of leaders who faced moral and ethical challenges and reflecting on the implications for one’s own leadership
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Analyze ethical dilemmas faced by leaders and describe the ethical principles involved
Evaluate the leaders’ choices and their alignment with ethical leadership standards
Reflect on personal values and ethical perspectives, identifying implications for one’s own leadership approach
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Articulating A Vision-Develop a compelling vision statement that reflects core leadership values and objectives, and effectively communicate this vision to inspire and align a team toward a common goal
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Vision statement is clear and compelling and aligns with core leadership values and objectives
Explain the process of formulating a vision, addressing audience needs and strategic goals
Communicate the vision effectively
Inspire and align others with shared goals
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Building a Team-Analyze the principles of team dynamics and roles within successful teams, emphasizing diverse strengths, skills, and perspectives
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Analyze the essential principles of team dynamics and the roles required within successful teams
Discuss the value of diverse strengths, skills, and perspectives within a team context
Apply team-building strategies to hypothetical or real scenarios, illustrating effective team structuring and management
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Leading With Goals-Apply goal-setting frameworks and techniques used by effective leaders to set actionable, measurable goals for a leadership scenario, ensuring alignment with team or organizational vision
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Identify key goal-setting frameworks, such as SMART goals, used by effective leaders
Apply these frameworks to set actionable, measurable goals for a leadership scenario
Demonstrate alignment between set goals and broader team or organizational vision
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Decision-Making-Apply decision-making models used by leaders to make informed decisions with and for others
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Analyze different decision-making models and their relevance to ethical and effective leadership
Apply a chosen decision-making model to a scenario
Make informed, principled decisions
Reflect on the impact of decisions on team members and outcomes, considering both ethical and practical implications
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Guiding through Conflict-Evaluate conflict resolution strategies with a focus on fostering collaboration and understanding in team settings
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Evaluate various conflict resolution strategies and their effectiveness in fostering collaboration and understanding
Apply a conflict resolution strategy to a hypothetical team conflict, highlighting steps for mediation and resolution
Reflect on the role of a leader in guiding teams through conflict constructively
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Realizing Change-Assess factors that contribute to successful change initiatives in leadership contexts and analyze strategies to lead a team through a specific change, considering potential obstacles and strategies for overcoming resistance
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Assess critical factors that contribute to successful change initiatives in leadership contexts
Analyze strategies for implementing change, focusing on overcoming resistance and addressing obstacles
Develop a basic plan to lead a team through a specified change
Plan applies change management principles
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Empowering Others-Evaluate personal strengths and areas for growth in empowering others, and develop strategies to foster empowerment within teams or organizations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses in empowering others and identify areas for improvement
Develop strategies to foster empowerment within teams or organizations, focusing on autonomy, trust, and support
Reflect on the impact of empowerment strategies on team motivation and performance
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Self-Actualization-Examine the concept of self-actualization and integrate this into personal leadership goals, focusing on ongoing personal and professional growth
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Describe the concept of self-actualization and its relevance to personal and leadership growth
Integrate self-actualization into personal leadership goals, setting specific objectives for self-development
Reflect on the ongoing nature of self-actualization and identify practices for sustained personal and professional growth
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Develop A Personal Leadership Philosophy and Development Plan-Develop a leadership philosophy that reflects an understanding of the diverse leadership approaches and skills analyzed in this course
Assessment Strategies
Oral, visual, and/or written presentation
Criteria
Formulate a long-term leadership development plan that includes specific, measurable goals for personal growth and professional development
Develop a personal leadership philosophy that incorporates insights from diverse leadership approaches studied in the course
Formulate a long-term development plan with measurable goals aimed at personal growth and skill enhancement
Reflect on how the philosophy and plan align with personal values and professional aspirations, indicating areas for continuous improvement