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The Discipline of Leadership

The University of Notre Dame

The Discipline of Leadership course at The University of Notre Dame offers a comprehensive exploration of leadership, focusing on factors predicting leader emergence and effectiveness.

Throughout the course, learners delve into three distinct parts, evaluating their own personality traits, acquiring knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAOs), and learning problem-solving approaches in leadership positions.

  • Understand leader emergence and effectiveness
  • Evaluate personality traits and apply them to leadership
  • Develop a growth mindset and approach problems in leadership
  • Learn about KSAOs and transformational leadership
  • Explore common leadership situations such as negotiation, managing change, and emotionally charged conversations
  • Reflect on personal goal-setting and leadership development plans

With a focus on self-improvement and equipping learners with the necessary tools, this course provides a valuable opportunity for individuals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities.

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The Discipline of Leadership
Course Modules

The course is structured into four modules, providing a comprehensive exploration of leader emergence, effectiveness, KSAOs, and common leadership situations. Each module equips learners with valuable tools for self-improvement as leaders.

Leader Emergence and Effectiveness

The first module delves into leader emergence and effectiveness, focusing on understanding personality traits and developing a growth mindset to approach problems in leadership. Learners engage in self-assessment and reflection exercises to apply these concepts to their own leadership development.

KSAOs: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Other

Module 2 explores KSAOs and transformational leadership, emphasizing the importance of trust and exemplary leadership behaviors. Learners assess their own leadership behaviors and reflect on challenging leadership responses to further enhance their skills.

Common Situations in Which Leaders Find Themselves

The third module addresses common leadership situations such as negotiation, change management, and emotionally charged conversations. Learners engage in self-assessment activities to identify their conflict styles and explore strategies for addressing feedback and planning negotiations.

Putting it All Together

Module 4 focuses on situational factors and leadership development plans, guiding learners through SWOT analysis, understanding justice vs. fairness, and evaluating hindrances and resources in leadership. The module culminates in a comprehensive reflection on the course highlights and key takeaways.

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