Syllabus

Introduction and Overview: Nature and Importance of Leadership, Traits, Motives and Characteristics of Leaders, Leadership and Values, Components of Leadership, Myths about Leadership. Theories of Leadership: Leadership Behaviours, Attitudes and Styles, Charismatic and Transformational Leadership, Contingency and Situational Leadership. Developing Leadership Skills: Motivation and Coaching Skills, Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills, Developing Skills in Problem Solving, Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership, Power, Politics and Leadership, Influence Tactics of Leaders. Leadership and Strategy: Developing Leadership Diversity, Leadership Development, Succession and Followership, Creating Vision and Strategic Direction, Shaping Cultures and Values. Group Dynamics: Cohesion and Development, Structure, Influence, Performance, Decision Making, Designing and Leading a Learning Organization, Leading Change.

To understand the fundamentals of leadership and their behaviour, attitude and style in a changing business context

To understand of how leadership, influence and power are related various facets of organizational life at the individual, group and macro levels

The course will provide an understanding of basic concepts and theories of Leadership and group dynamics at the individual, group and organizational levels in the changing global scenario.

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