Leadership and Management - An Introduction Short Courses
The short Leadership and Management course is for those professionals who want to achieve maximum effectiveness by leading and managing their staff. The art is to know the difference and the science is to apply this difference. This Leadership and Management course aims to maximise the leadership and management potential of the individuals in their professional environment. Through a series of workshops, it explores key leadership and management theories in the context of the practical skills required to succeed in today's performance-driven job market.
Course Information
| Start Date | Start Time | Duration | Cost | Course Code | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 4 October 2011 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £330.00 | CE1779 | Apply Now |
| Tuesday 17 January 2012 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £330.00 | CE1779 | Apply Now |
| Tuesday 24 April 2012 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £330.00 | CE1779 | Apply Now |
Tutor Info
Purnima Mehta joined City University London as a Visiting Lecturer in September 2006. She currently teaches on a variety of business programmes like Leadership and Management; Sales Management and Market Research.
Prior to embarking on a career with City University she was a Principal of a Business School in India. She holds an M.Com from Rajasthan University, India; M.Phil in Marketing and MA in Human Resource Management from University of Westminster, UK. She also holds a degree in Education from India and a Certificate in Academic Practice from City University London.
Purnima helps people to learn and trains them to practice successful business strategies in their areas of work and interest.
English Requirements
Applicants of the Leadership and Management Course must be proficient in written and spoken English.
What will I learn?
Topics Covered
Lecture-1- You will become aware of historical perspectives of management thoughts and theories.
Lecture-2- You will design and redesign the structure of a company to suit the needs of the business.
Lecture-3- You will develop an understanding of creating a diverse culture in an organisation.
Lecture-4- You will identify and practice techniques to build on your 'Expert Power'.
Lecture-5- You will practice your hands on developing and creating a successful change programme.
Lecture-6- You will understand team dynamics to solve group conflicts.
Lecture-7- You will become aware of various leadership theories and models.
Lecture-8- You will learn how to manage stress and build business network relationships.
Lecture-9- You will become aware of various ethical issues involved in leadership practices.
Lecture-10- Here you will practice Leadership Skills in a - Workshop.
Teaching and Assessment
Informal assessment will take place through group discussion, class room activities, and questions and answers sessions, as guided by your tutor.
Recommended Reading
Core Text:
• Adair .J (2009); How to Grow Leaders; The Seven Key Principles of Effective Leadership Development; Kogan Page
• Gold. G, Thorpe. R & Mumford. A (2010); Leadership and Management Development; CIPD
• Kouzes. J.M & Posner B.Z (2008); The Leadership Challenge; Fourth Edition; Jossey- Bass.
• Mullins. L. J (2010); Management and Organisational Behaviour; 9th Edition; FT Prentice Hall
Suggested Supplementary Reading
Management
• Burns B; (2010); Managing Change: A Strategic Approach to Organisational Dynamics; 5th Edition; FT Prentice Hall.
• Forster. N (2011); Maximum Performance: A Practical Guide to Leading and Managing People at Work; 2nd Edition; Kindle eBook
Leadership
• Bennis W & Nanus B(2007); Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge; Harper Collins Publisher
• Northouse P.G (2009); Leadership Theory & Practice; 5th Edition; Sage Publications.
Suggested Web Resources