BUS 669 - Innovating Leadership and Management

3 Credits

As the title of this course states, the focus will be on the innovation of leading and managing. Huge changes are taking place in the economy, the global marketplace, competition, technology and the environment. In relation to the changes mentioned, and changes in our organizations, the question before us is - how can we innovate management and leadership to keep up with, and stay ahead of these local and global dynamics? This course will provide provocative questions, future management and organizational scenarios, and look at recent local, national and international disturbances, as well as case studies to stimulate critical thinking related to the needs of future managers and leaders. More specifically the course will focus on Management Innovation, leading organizations of the future, leading in times of crisis and complexity, and leading in a diverse world. In addition, we will look at the competencies necessary for leading and managing in the future.