Leaders aren%E2%80%99t born, they're made, and this course offers an introduction to the central aspects of that leadership. Designed to familiarise you with the main concepts and theories, the course will give you the chance to then apply them critically to real world situations such as team or public leadership.We%E2%80%99ll closely examine various approaches within leadership studies, clarifying what leadership is - and what it is not. We will cover a broad range of topics such as the distinction between transformational and transactional leadership, leadership ethics, non-profit leadership and female leadership.Linking theoretical foundations of leadership studies with practical experience, the intensive programme includes group exercises, case analyses and a 'surprise challenge', alongside guest lectures and visits to see leadership in action.As a result, you%E2%80%99ll gain an understanding of the major concepts and approaches to leadership, the role of followers for the leadership process, and the role of contingency. You%E2%80%99ll acquire and practice leadership skills through group work, practical tasks and case analysis, and be introduced to the demands and dangers of leading.This course will discuss the fundamentals of leadership in theory and practice and will give you an understanding of the major concepts and approaches to leadership, the role of followers for the leadership process and the role of contingency.It links theoretical foundations of leadership studies with practical experience. The intensive programme includes group exercises and case analyses, accompanied by guest lectures and visits to see leadership in action.
Course leaderMark T. Fliegauf
Target groupStudents with no prior knowledge of leadership or leadership studies will benefit from this course.
Course aimBy the end of this course you will be able to:- Assess real-world problems critically and in a creative fashion by employing these concepts and approaches;- Acquire and practice leadership skills through group work and practical tasks as well as case analysis;- Be introduced to the demands and dangers of leading.
Fee infoGBP 1500: tuition fee only
King's College LondonAddress: Strand, London
Postal code: WC2R 2LS
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/summer
E-mail: summerschool@kcl.ac.uk
Phone: +44 20 7848 1533
