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Leadership and Teamwork
HQS 704

Course Information

Description

This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of leadership and teamwork within complex organizational settings. Students will learn how to effectively manage and lead diverse, high-performing teams while navigating institutional dynamics and fostering collaboration across boundaries. Through interactive lectures, breakout sessions, and project-based learning, the course emphasizes strategic planning, emotional intelligence, trust-building, and conflict resolution as essential leadership competencies. Participants will also develop skills in adaptive leadership, negotiation, and inclusive team development, preparing them to lead change and drive organizational success in high-stakes environments. By integrating theory with practical application, students will gain the tools to analyze organizational behavior, cultivate a culture of teamwork, and apply leadership strategies to real-world challenges in healthcare and education.

Class Notes

Please reach out to Mallory Hackett (mallory_hackett@hms.harvard.edu) with any questions related to this course.

School Harvard Medical School
Credits 2
Cross Reg

Not Available for Cross Registration

Course Component Seminar
Instruction Mode Online
Grading Basis HMS Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Requirements HMS: CSO, HQS & MEDED students are allowed to enroll in this course.
Curriculum Phase N/A
Visiting Clerks N/A
Course Type N/A