Leadership in 21st Century Organizations Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Course Preview and Introduction
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Meet Jim Barton, the new CEO of Santa Monica Aerospace
- Understand the course structure and objectives
- Introduction to dramatized episodes illustrating leadership challenges
Module 2: Taking on a New Leadership Role
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Assessing the decision to accept a leadership position
- Understanding the implications of stepping into a troubled organization
- Reflecting on personal readiness and alignment with organizational needs
Module 3: Getting Oriented and Assessing Your Team
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Strategies for evaluating inherited teams
- Identifying allies and obstacles within the organization
- Making informed decisions about team restructuring
Module 4: Communication in an Age of Super Transparency
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Managing information in a digitally connected world
- Developing communication strategies that uphold transparency
- Addressing the challenges of public scrutiny and information leaks
Module 5: Leading Collaboration
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Fostering effective teamwork and collaboration
- Creating environments conducive to collective success
- Leveraging diverse perspectives for innovation
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Develop a personal leadership style informed by contemporary challenges
- Navigate ethical dilemmas and maintain integrity in leadership roles
- Lead organizational change and foster collaborative environments
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic business concepts
- Interest in leadership and organizational dynamics
- Openness to reflective practice and real-world scenarios
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Develop a personal leadership style informed by contemporary challenges
- Navigate ethical dilemmas and maintain integrity in leadership roles
- Adapt to the demands of transparency and digital communication
- Lead organizational change and foster collaborative environments
- Apply leadership insights across diverse sectors and roles