Inclusive Leadership and Change Management
Overview
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Understanding various models of leadership theory in an organization/workplace context;
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Explore individual strengths informing leadership;
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Analyze organizational leadership theory and style in relation to individual strengths; and
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Reflect on the role of leaders in influencing transformative change.
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Understanding various models of change management, relevant application, strengths and limitations;
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Analyze models of change management in relation to leadership style and contextual relevance; and
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Explore the change strategies, roadmaps and timelines.
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Explore examples of inclusive leadership;
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Understanding the structural conditions that create inclusive workplaces;
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Applying socially conscious values in the workplace;
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Explore social purpose organizations and diverse economies outside of capitalist systems and their relevance/impact on the broader labour market; and
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Listening to lived experience and understanding our positionality in leadership.
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Explore means of identifying internal and external factors creating barriers to inclusive workplaces;
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Addressing resistance to change;
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The influence and limitations of policy and procedures; and
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Messaging values to stakeholders and external partners.
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Lecture
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Case Studies
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Presentations
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Guest Speakers
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Video
This course will conform to the Douglas College Evaluation Policy regarding the number and weighting of evaluations. Typical means of evaluation would include a combination of:
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Research and Reflection Papers
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Presentations
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Literature Reviews
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Case Studies and Critiques
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Describe theories and styles of leadership in a organizational/workplace context;
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Develop an understanding of change management theory and their applicability in various contexts;
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Explore and analyze frameworks that support inclusive and socially conscious spaces; and
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Explore strategies to address structural barriers and internal resistance to change in a organizational/workplace context.
A list of required and recommended reading will be provided at the beginning of the semester. Instructors are committed to prioritizing OER and publicly accessible resources
Requisites
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
Institution | Transfer details for DACS 4133 |
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University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV COMM_V 2nd (3) |
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
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CRN
17375
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Instructor last name
Christianson-Barker
Instructor first name
Jenna
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Course status
Open
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DACS 4133 090 is an online asychronous course. This upper level course is part of the CCS diploma. Students from outside of DACS are welcome to take the course as an elective with permission.