HTM 380 - Leadership Theory
Fall 2015
Instructor:
Jeff Campbell
ka-lei-do-scope – from the Greek kailos (beautiful)
edios (form). an endless variety of patterns.
a succession of changing phases or actions –
shifting information, values, etc.
Office Hours:
By appointment- contact me at: j.jeffrey.campbell@gmail.com
Course Description
This course is designed to function as the “bridge” between the student’s completion of
the HTM 301 Kaleidoscope course and the balance of the school’s new Leadership
Development curriculum (HTM 480 and HTM 491). It is focused on giving the student a
thorough overview of extant Leadership Theory while reviewing each of the separate
building blocks of the HTM Leadership Model.
Prerequisite: HTM 301
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Explain why leadership matters and how it affects organizations of all types, whether
badly or well executed. Explain why “leadership from the middle” is important and
how it can be created and sustained in a hospitality operation.

Explain the major thrusts of current leadership thinking and summarize the key
points involved – illustrating them with specific examples.

Demonstrate a solid grasp of each point in the HTM Leadership Model, explain its
relevance and give examples of each in action.

Deal effectively with a number of in-class exercises that present the student with real
world leadership challenges that must be handled in a group context and under time
pressure.

Demonstrate a grasp of the leadership in action by reading “Using Your Brain To
Win,” a book by guest lecturer Holly Green, and completing – and submitting - a
Study Guide based upon it.
Competencies
HTM 380 provides students opportunities to develop the following competencies of the
HTM Kaleidoscope Competency Model:
Business Savvy
Planning
Creative Decision Making
People Savvy
Interpersonal Communication
Self Savvy
Professionalism
Self-Development
Spirit of Optimism
Resources
Green, Holly, Using Your Brain To Win; The Human Factor (2013). ISBN: 978-0-57812380-6 (paperback)
Blackboard
Computer-based learning, using Blackboard, will be a part of the class. All
students should get a Blackboard account and visit the HTM 380 course site
before every class. Visit http://courses.sdsu.edu. Students will obtain weekly
announcements, download materials, and turn in online assignments here.
Structure and Assessment
In addition to reading the required text, students are required to actively
participate in a variety of activities designed to practice their self savvy
competencies. In addition, students must satisfactorily complete their online
portfolio as a condition of graduation.
Study Guide
(Using Your
Brain To
Win) 40%
Leadership
Exercises
(In-class)
20%
HTM 380
Lectures &
Discussions
(In-class)
10%
Quizzes
30%
Leadership Exercises
Each week, a student – or team of students – will be assigned to investigate a
“real-life” leadership issue embodied in a specific business or interpersonal
situation. The students will be expected to identify and ponder the issues
involved and report to the class on their proposed solutions. The class will then
spend some time in discussion. At the end of the period, the embedded
“leadership lessons” will be identified by the group This will account for 20% of
the student’s grade.
Study Guide (“Using Your Brain To Win”)
40% of the student’s grade for the course will be based upon the assigned book,
“Using Your Brain To Win.” Students will read the book and complete the Study
Guide in sections throughout the semester. The Study Guide will be submitted for
review by the professor at the end of the course.
Quizzes
Students will generate 50% of their final grade with the results of two quizzes:
one which will be taken at the start of class #2, the other at the start of class # 3.
Lectures and Class Discussion
10% of the final grade will be based on other in-class discussions and activities.
Appropriate participation includes preparation, engagement in class discussions,
sharing personal experiences and treating our notable guest lecturers with
attention and respect.
Grading
Evaluation
Leadership Exercises (In-class)
Study Guide
Quizzes 1 & 2
Lectures and Class Discussions
94 and above
90-93
87-89
84-86
80-83
A
AB+
B
B-
Weight
20%
40%
30%
10%
77-79
74-76
70-73
60-69
Below 60
C+
C
CD
F
Academic Integrity
The faculty and staff demand the highest levels of academic and professional
integrity in all work at San Diego State University and especially in the HTM
program. Positive leadership cannot exist without integrity and your actions
determine your level of integrity. Plagiarism, cheating on exams or any other type
of academic dishonesty, will be referred directly to the Office of Student Rights
and Responsibilities for disciplinary action.
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Optional Industry Experiences
You will have opportunities throughout the semester to get involved in the
industry. San Diego professionals in the HTM industry are solidly behind the
HTM degree program and will offer job shadows, training sessions, meetings,
and other mentor opportunities throughout the semester. Students are
encouraged to make contacts early, learn about the tremendous array of
opportunities in the field, and engage themselves in practical experiences to
complement the classroom experiences.
As part of this opportunity, we will have guest lecturers from the Hospitality
Industry – or other fields of endeavor – as part of the semester’s program. You
are encouraged to prepare ahead of time for any such occasions and be ready to
take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions and to interact with these
guests.
Meeting Standards

To receive full credit for assignments, they must be submitted on time in a
complete and error-free fashion (e.g. typos). All assignments are due at the
beginning of class on the due date specified in the attached course outline.

I will be available to discuss papers and presentations with you before they
are due. I can be used as a “sounding board” for your ideas and outlines and,
as time allows, I will be happy to read rough drafts and make suggestions.

All papers and presentations will be graded based on content (how deeply
you have thought about the topic, integration of your experiences with course
concepts, communication of insights, accuracy of concept application, etc.)
and presentation (organization, grammar, spelling, style, etc.). Remember,
you will be evaluated on both what you say and how you say it.

Please inform me if any special circumstances arise for you during the
semester. That is, if you are having difficulty in class due to extenuating
outside circumstances, please talk to me as soon as possible so we can
minimize the effects of these circumstances.
Remember, HTM is all about exceeding expectations!
Topical Schedule
Class # 1:
Thinking Like A Leader: Critical Thinking and Business Savvy
Guest Lecturer: Holly Green, author of “Using Your Brain To Win.”
Class # 2:
Getting Results Through Other People: People Savvy In Action
Guest Lecturer: Lt. Col. Kent Rideout, US Army (ret.)
Class # 3:
Walking Your Talk: Self Savvy
Guest Lecturer: Janet Beronio, General Manager Harrah’s Rincon Resort & Casino