The New Psychological Science of Leadership   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Revised Addendum
   

MP 543 - The New Psychological Science of Leadership


This course explores the psychology of 21st Century leadership models. Topics include: leadership science, behavior shaping, the psychology of participation, self-organizing systems, developing organizational creativity, and change leadership strategies. Objectives include: evaluating contemporary leadership science, applying the principles of behavior shaping, examining and applying the principles of participation to leadership, analyzing the principles of self-organizing systems, developing and protecting the creative energy of an organization, and synthesizing change leadership techniques. (3 credits)