CLASS SCHEDULE – SPRING SEMESTER 2008
Principles of Leadership
MGMT 1250, Section 001 T, TH 11:30 A.M.
Week
Discussion Topic/Readings/Assignments
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Introduction - course review - expectations
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Lesson 1: The History of Leadership
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 1
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #1: Return of the Legends
2. Group Presentation
3. Quiz 1
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Lesson 2: Leadership Defined
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 2
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #2: Bridge Engineer
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 2
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Lesson 3: Creating the Vision
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 3
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #3. What do you want?
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 3
5
Lesson 4: Setting Goals
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 4
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #4: Dismissal
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 4
6
Lesson 5: Time & Meeting Management
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 5
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #5: Overtime
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 5
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Lesson 6: Four Styles of Communication
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 6
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #6: You Talkin’ To Me?
2. Group presentation
3. Quiz 6
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Lesson 7: Power in Diversity
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 7
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #7: Diversity Issues
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 7
4. Exam 1
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Lesson 8: Making Decisions
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 8
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #8: Guitar Binders
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 8
2
10
Lesson 9: Managing Conflict
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 9
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #9: The Hat
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 9
11
Lesson 10: Developing Power
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 10
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #10: The 9 AM Meeting
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 10
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Lesson 11: Team Building
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 11
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #11: Park West Lodge
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 11
13
Lesson 12: Managing Organizational Change
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 12
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #12: Gambling
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 12
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Lesson 13: Ethics
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 13
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #13: Toxic Waste
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 13
3
15
Lesson 14: Coaching Skills
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 14
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #14: Star Employee
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 14
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Lesson 15: Developing Your Personal Leadership Style
Readings:
1. Principles of Leadership, Lesson 15
2. Student Readings
Assignments:
1. Case #15: Appraisal
2. Group presentation:
3. Quiz 15
Personal Leadership Style Paper due
Biography Leadership Paper due
April 24
FINAL 11:00 AM
Note: This Class Schedule is provided as a convenience to you and is subject to change during the semester. If you
have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
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