Leading Strategically: Building Skills for Effective Leadership

EDU BA310W Subject & Catalog Number

Description

*Only Offered for Online Ed.M. Students* What does it mean to "lead strategically," and how might you do that right now in your current role? How do you avoid typical pitfalls, like trying to do too many things or strategy living in the leader’s head rather than being shared and driven by a variety of stakeholders? How can you be proactive rather than reactive? How might you cultivate strategic mindsets and skills in all dimensions of your life? This module prepares you to be a more strategic leader by partnering to answer these and other questions leaders face when trying to accomplish great things in complex contexts. The module is designed for leaders in a variety of environments, including preK-12 schools/school systems and higher education. The module is hands-on and interactive, including self-assessment, peer interaction, and practice with tools you can use at the organizational level and in your own daily and regular work. 

The course will meet 2 hours/week in whole group and 1 hour/week in small group. Whole group will meet Mondays, 6-8pm. Default for small groups will be 8-9pm. If there are multiple students who prefer another day/time for their small group, we may be able to accommodate that.