4 hours per week
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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
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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.
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.
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
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