HTM 491 – HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP AND SELF DEVELOPMENT
Spring 2016
Instructor:
Lori J. Sipe, PhD, MBA
lsipe@mail.sdsu.edu
Office Hours:
PSFA 446
Tues/Thurs. 12:30 – 1:45 PM
COURSE OVERVIEW
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Course Description
This course is designed to help hospitality and tourism management students integrate
leadership theory, leader development, and leadership development. It is the
complement to the Kaleidoscope course students take as sophomores. The course
covers the historical evolution of leadership theories while engaging the students in selfreflection. Students will develop the professionalism/authenticity, self - development,
time management/priorities, and spirit of optimism competencies while examining trait
based, behavior based, contingency, transformational, and contemporary leadership
theories. Reflecting on the differences between your leadership perspective in the
Kaleidoscope class vs. your leadership perspective now (sophomore vs. senior) is
central to the course learning. How have I changed and why? will guide self learning.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Define the major schools of thought in leadership theory
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Read and critique trait, behavior, contingency, transformational, and contemporary
leadership theories
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Dialogue with hospitality industry executives and peers about leadership practices
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Respond to prompts about leadership in an online forum in a way that
communicates the student’s point of view
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Reflect on personal values, roles and archetypes in relation to hospitality leadership
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Develop and maintain a leadership blog integrating self, theory, and context
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Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of contemporary communication methods to
convey a personal leadership philosophy – culminating in your online portfolio
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Competencies
Business Savvy
People Savvy
Self Savvy
Planning
Strategic Decision Making
Interpersonal Communication
Professionalism
Self Development
Time Mnt/Priorities
REQUIRED RESOURCES
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Textbook and Readings
The required text for the course is Good to Great, by Jim Collins. You can purchase it
for less than fifteen dollars at most online sites. Articles related to each leadership
theory will be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class. These articles and the book
will inform our discussions and provide opportunity for students to form their own
connection to leadership theory. A mid-term will assess mastery of the articles/book
content but it is expected that weekly blog assignments will also make reference to the
course content. Occasional quizzes, unscheduled, will assess your preparation of the
content. It is also recommended that you review the HTM Kaleidoscope Competency
Model and definitions document as well as your own Kaleidoscope leadership
development plan.
Blackboard Course Management System
Computer-based learning, using Blackboard, will be a part of the class. All students
should get a Blackboard account and visit the HTM 491 Blackboard course website
every Tuesday before class. Students will obtain weekly announcements, download
course documents, preview course slides, and turn in online assignments here.
Students can view their progress with the online grade book.
Wordpress and Weebly Platforms
Two types of assignments will be conducted using platforms outside the Blackboard
system. Blogging will be done using WordPress and the final portfolio will be prepared
in Weebly or Wix. All of these platforms are free, easy to use, and support the
requirements in the assignments. If you are unfamiliar with these platforms, you may
want to do some practicing in advance of the assigned work. Although this is not a
technology course, it is expected that you will spend the time necessary to explore
these, and other, contemporary communication methods.
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STRUCTURE AND APPROACH
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The class is structured to maximize student opportunity to integrate theory with selfsavvy. Course objectives will be accomplished through in-class activities, industry
observation and dialogue, blog posts, a case study, and a mid-term exam. At the
conclusion of the course students compile a portfolio to convey their personal
leadership philosophy based on what they have learned about
leadership and self throughout the HTM program. As this class
is about finding and communicating one’s individual voice, all
Theory
of the assignments are individually graded. There will be
ample opportunity to join in conversation, though, through
dialogue and activities in class, on the Blackboard
discussion board, and by interacting with peer blogs.
Self
Context
Figure 1: Integrated leadership
Hybrid Model of Engagement
As this is the capstone leadership course, it is important to draw upon the contexts and
experiences of each student in a customized way. Therefore, students will engage in a
hybrid of learning platforms. The classroom will be used for group work and guided
discussion. Blogging provides an opportunity to convey reflection that synthesizes the
readings with past and current leadership experiences. And the hospitality and tourism
marketplace offers a laboratory to examine contemporary leadership theories from the
readings and in-class discussions. Refer to the course outline for details about when
class is held on campus vs. online vs. in the field.
Portfolio
Integration
20%
In Class
Activities
20%
Case Study
in the Field
20%
Personal
Blog 20%
Theory
Midterm
20%
Figure 2 Hybrid Learning
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GRADED ASSIGNMENTS
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Each graded assignment will have an assignment explanation and grading rubric
document posted under the assignments tab. Refer to the accompanying course outline
for due dates. Individual feedback will be provided throughout the course. It is
expected that every student will contribute meaningfully and according to his/her
strengths and desire to stretch/grow as future hospitality leaders.
Blog Assignments
The blog is a way for you to keep an online journal of what you are learning about
leadership and yourself. There will be weekly prompts, and a minimum of two postings
is required each week as indicated in the course outline. Blog prompts, expected
lengths of posts, and a grading rubric will be posted under the assignments tab.
Students will actually blog outside the Blackboard system by using Word Press. Other
assignments related to the blog will be posted every other week to enhance the online
journaling. These will include things like finding other leadership blogs you are
interested in, finding ways to communicate one’s voice through visuals, and reflecting
on assessments and activities we discuss during class sessions. The instructor will
view your blog sites each week and enter a grade in the grade book in Blackboard. Late
posts will not be graded.
On Campus Class Engagement
Attendance is important on the days we meet live in class as indicated in the course
schedule. The class time is short, so plan to arrive ready to actively engage in that
day’s work. On campus activities will connect the readings with your experiences and
group discussion. Examples of on campus activities might include answering questions
about the assigned readings, making connections between the readings and your work
experiences, and mini group presentations of in-class brainstorms. Your participation in
activities and scores on unscheduled quizzes will be included in the participation points.
Missing more than one class will affect your points for participation, regardless of the
reason. The nature of face-to-face work does not lend itself to making up the on
campus work. This is the capstone leadership course, and students are expected to be
fully prepared and ready to contribute.
Midterm Exam
The midterm exam will assess your understanding of and ability to apply historical
leadership theories to film. The list of films and the midterm requirements will be
distributed two weeks prior to the due date. The midterm is a take-home format that
requires you to distinguish leadership theories and provides scene and character
examples. While I encourage you to watch and talk about the film options, completion
of the midterm template must be your own work.
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Leadership in the Memories Business Case Study
During our module on contemporary leadership theory, you will visit and learn about
exemplary hospitality organizations and their leaders. The case study assignment
utilizes the San Diego marketplace as a laboratory to link front of the house and back of
the house observations and dialogue. The case study assignment requires you to
examine the unique characteristics about leadership in the memories business. You will
develop a case study of an exemplary hospitality organization from the customer,
leadership, and employee perspectives.
Senior Leadership Portfolio
The final project is an online portfolio that conveys your personal leadership philosophy
and communicates the journey you have taken in the HTM program related to selfdevelopment and leadership. As this is expected to be a very personal type of
assignment much effort will be spent to provide an environment and climate conducive
to authentic dialogue. Weebly will be used to showcase your leadership journey. You
can view previous students’ work at http://relivinghtm.weebly.com
Summary of Course Grading
Assignment
Leadership Blog
Learning Space
Word Press or Weebly
Grading
Max 10 Points Per
Total
100 Points
Class Engagement
Classroom
Max 10 Points Per
100 Points
Case Study
In the Field
100 Points
100 Points
Mid Term Exam
Take Home Film
100 Points
100 Points
Leadership Portfolio
Weebly or Wix
100 Points
100 Points
Total Course Points
475 -500
450-474
400-450
350-400
Less than 350
500
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AB
C
Repeat the Course
You might consider this class the bookend to the Kaleidoscope course most students
take during the sophomore year of the degree program. I encourage you to embrace
the unique opportunity to spend time with yourself, your thoughts,
your dreams, your confusion, and your contribution to the ongoing
leadership conversation.
Go ahead and be yourself.
Everyone else is taken.
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Figure 3 Kaleidoscope Dimensions
OUR SCHOOL CULTURE
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The L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management prides itself on its
customized approach to student success, innovative and caring faculty, and
engagement with industry and alumni. The beginning of a new semester is a great time
to reconnect with what makes our program special as you consider your own goals and
intentions for being a part of our School.
Ways to Reconnect
Visit the our School’s Website
Read the Student Association Bulletin Boards
Touch Base with the HTM Staff
Make an Advising Appointment
Subscribe to Email Lists and Groups
Visit Faculty Office Hours
Read the Kaleidoscope Competency Descriptions (HTM)
Update Your Kaleidoscope Development Plan (HTM)
Read the Networking Competency Road Map (HTM)
Read the Pathways to Excellence (HTM)
Set Goals for Getting Involved
Envision a Meaningful Semester
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.
Students with Disabilities
If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this
class, it is your responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473.
To avoid any delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact Student
Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not
retroactive, and that accommodations based upon disability cannot be provided until
you have presented your instructor with an accommodation letter from Student Disability
Services. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Remember, Exceeding Expectations is a Habit!
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COURSE OUTLINE
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Topic
Week
One
1/21
Week
Two
1/28
Week
Three
Week
Four
2/4
2/11
Course Introduction
Introduction to Blogging
Leadership in Threes
Getting Started Blogging
Setting up Initial Blog
Site
Live Blogging
2/14
Week
Five
2/18
Trait Based Theories
2/21
Week
Six
2/25
Behavior Based Theories
Contingency Theories
2/28
Week
Seven
3/3
Transformational
Leadership
3/6
Week
Eight
3/10
Summarizing Theories
Midterm Overview
Complete Midterm
Assignments Due
Learning Space
In Class
Online
Blog Site URL entered into
Discussion Board
Blog Assignment # 1
Hard Copy Bring to Class
Blog Assignment #2
Site Customized
Good to Great – Chapters 1-4
Trait Based Theory Articles
Blog Assignment #3
Trait Based Then and Now
Good to Great Connection
Good to Great Chapter 5
Behavior Based Article
Blog Assignment #4
Competencies and 360
Good to Great Connection Blog
Assignment #5
Personal Mismatch
Transformational Leadership
Good to Great – Finish Book
Blog Assignment #6
Critiques and Seductions
Good to Great Connection
Prepare for In Class Synthesis
Activity
Online Thursday by 10
In Class
Online Sunday by 10
In Class
Online Sunday by 10
In Class
Online Sunday by 10
In Class
Online Sunday by 10
In Class
At Home
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COURSE OUTLINE
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Week
Nine
3/17
Topic
Assignments Due
Learning Space
Past is Prologue
Contemporary
Leadership Theory
Hard Copy of Midterm Due
Contemporary Articles
In Class
Blog Assignment #7
My Contemporary Theory
Thinking About Context
Contemporary Presentations in
Class
From Blog Site
Online Sunday by 10
3/20
Week
Ten
3/24
Week
Eleven
3/31
Memories Business
Leadership
Case Study Overview
Spring Break
In Class
No Class
Case Study Field Work
Week
Twelve
4/7
Case Study Part One Completed
Online Sunday by 10
Case Study Updates
Blog Assignment #8
My Consumer Experience Case
Progress Update on Case
Blog Assignment #9
My Case Organization
Hard Copy Case Study Due
Online Sunday by 10
Blog Assignment #10
Blog Wrap Up and Portfolio Intro
Online Sunday by 10
4/10
Week
Thirteen
4/14
4/17
Week
Fourteen
4/21
Case Study Roundtable
Leadership Journey
Portfolio Overview
4/24
Week
Fifteen
4/28
Portfolio Working
Session
5/1
Final
Week
In the Field
In Class
Case Study Updates
5/3
Portfolio Presentations
5/4
Portfolio Presentations
5/5
Portfolio Presentations
Other
Portfolio Presentations
Portfolios Initiated
Deliverables to Class Coordinators
Early Options
Tuesday 5/5
Early Options
Wednesday 5/6
Portfolios Published by 9:00 a.m.
– All Groups
Groups 1 and 2
Groups 3 and 4
Groups 5 and 6
In Class
In Class
In Class
(Optional)
Sunday by 10
HTM Conf Room
HTM Conf Room
HTM Conf Room
HTM Conf Room
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