LEADERSHIP
- Anno accademico
- 2023/2024 Programmi anni precedenti
- Titolo corso in inglese
- LEADERSHIP
- Codice insegnamento
- EM1308 (AF:466149 AR:254430)
- Modalità
- In presenza
- Crediti formativi universitari
- 6
- Livello laurea
- Laurea magistrale (DM270)
- Settore scientifico disciplinare
- SECS-P/10
- Periodo
- 3° Periodo
- Anno corso
- 1
- Sede
- VENEZIA
- Spazio Moodle
- Link allo spazio del corso
Inquadramento dell'insegnamento nel percorso del corso di studio
Risultati di apprendimento attesi
Knowledge and understanding: to learn the basic definition of the concept and components of the leadership process and how leadership differs from management; to understand the differences among the theoretical approaches to leadership and how they have evolved over time; to become aware of the different leadership styles that can be adopted to build a resonant relationship with the followers; to understand the principles of ethical leadership.
Application of knowledge and understanding: to evaluate the different leadership’s theoretical frameworks considering their implication on group and corporate decision making; to compare the different behaviors that pertain to different leadership styles and to identify the contextual factors that lead to adopt specific solutions; to practice leadership’s behaviors in simulated and real-life contexts.
Ability to formulate judgements: to analyze and critically evaluate the contextual factors that influence the adoption of the leadership behaviors; to become aware of the personal leaderships styles and understand how to choose the most appropriate behaviors according to the characteristics of the situations.
Prerequisiti
Contenuti
In the first part of the course, the issue of leadership will be discussed considering different perspectives and adopting an evolutionary approach. The course will provide the knowledge to understand how the changes occurred in the organizational and technological context have led to the transition to different models of leadership, up to considering the emerging models.
- Introduction to leadership: What is leadership and why study it
- The evolution of leadership theory
In the second part of the course, the issue of leadership will be addressed considering the main organizational processes and the related behaviors through which leadership can be effectively manifested:
- Resonant leadership styles
- Self-leadership
- Inspirational leadership: Elaborating and communicating a compelling vision
- Aggregating leadership: Creating a sense of belonging to the team
- Supportive leadership: Developing followers
- Participative leadership: Promoting a democratic decision-making process
- Demanding leadership: Setting challenging goals
- Directive leadership: Providing clear direction in emergency times
Testi di riferimento
In the first part of the course, the issue of leadership will be discussed considering different perspectives and adopting an evolutionary approach. The course will provide the knowledge to understand how the changes occurred in the organizational and technological context have led to the transition to different models of leadership, up to considering the emerging models.
- Introduction to leadership: What is leadership and why study it
- The evolution of leadership theory
In the second part of the course, the issue of leadership will be addressed considering the main organizational processes and the related behaviors through which leadership can be effectively manifested:
- Resonant leadership styles
- Self-leadership
- Inspirational leadership: Elaborating and communicating a compelling vision
- Aggregating leadership: Creating a sense of belonging to the team
- Supportive leadership: Developing followers
- Participative leadership: Promoting a democratic decision-making process
- Demanding leadership: Setting challenging goals
- Directive leadership: Providing clear direction in emergency times
Modalità di verifica dell'apprendimento
- Collins J. and Porras J.I., 1996. Building your company’s vision. Harvard Business Review. September-October, 65-77.
- Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R.E., McKee, A., 2013. Primal leadership. Unleashing the power of emotional intelligence. Harvard Business Review, Boston MA. Part I, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
- Kotter, J.P., 2001. What leaders really do. Harvard Business Review.
The materials of the course will be available in the Moodle space of the course and consist of:
- pdf presentations discussed during the class sessions;
- journaling guidelines and template;
- personal development plan guidelines and template;
- peer-coaching guidelines and template:
- group project and peer evaluation templates.
Metodi didattici
Attendance is considered if the student participates at least to12 out of 15 classes during the course and complete all the assignments during the course, Attending students’ final grade in this course will be based on the following weighting:
• 50% written exam
• 50% assignments activities during the course.
Non-attending students’ final grade in this course will be based on the following weighting:
• 50% written exam
• 50% written essay on a specific issue addressed during the course and defined with the instructor
Students are invited to contact the instructor to define the topic that they wish to address in the leadership essay.
Lingua di insegnamento
Altre informazioni
- in-class lessons;
- presentation and discussion of video-clips that introduce or exemplify the topics of the course;
- presentation and discussion in the classroom of case studies illustrating the behaviors associated with leadership;
- role-playing games and simulations;
- role modeling and executives invited speakers who will report cases and examples of the leadership process;
- assignments to be carried out in small groups or individually that allow students to bring the concepts learned back to practice. Students will be involved in techniques which will support them during their learning path, such as multi-rater assessment of their leadership styles, journaling to improve their capacity of self-reflection on their learning experience, peer-coaching with other members of the class
Modalità di esame
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
Questo insegnamento tratta argomenti connessi alla macroarea "Capitale umano, salute, educazione" e concorre alla realizzazione dei relativi obiettivi ONU dell'Agenda 2030 per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile