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Students will learn how to effectively communicate with and lead diverse groups of people within dynamic organizations. They will enhance their competency in the areas of teamwork, emotional intelligence, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Regardless of functional area expertise, industry experience, or position, students will enhance specific skills in audience analysis, listening, group dynamics, conflict management and negotiation. These skills will enable students to develop inclusive organizational cultures, manage and retain employees, and work more effectively with others.

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Current & Upcoming Offerings

Spring 2025

Section: 840

Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025

Instructor(s):

Books/Materials:

  • Organizational Communication (by Eisenberg  •  Published by Macmillan  •  9th Edition  •  ISBN: 978-1319201487)
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (by Lencioni  •  Published by Jossey-Bass  •  1st Edition  •  ISBN: 978-0787960759)
  • Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High (by Grenny, Patterson, McMillan, Switzler, Gregory  •  Published by McGraw-Hill  •  3rd Edition  •  ISBN: 978-1260474183)
  • How to Be an Inclusive Leader:Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive (by Brown  •  Published by Berrett-Koehler  •  2nd Edition  •  ISBN: 978-1523002009)
  • See note below for further course material information.

Notes:

Communicating to Lead and Motivate (Corporate Communication Collection) will also be used for this class. It can be obtained free through the McIntyre Library. Required HBR Course Pack - Click here to purchase on HBR website. More details can be found in the class when it opens.

Spring 2025

Section: 841

Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025

Instructor(s):

Books/Materials:

  • Organizational Communication (by Eisenberg  •  Published by Macmillan  •  9th Edition  •  ISBN: 978-1319201487)
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (by Lencioni  •  Published by Jossey-Bass  •  1st Edition  •  ISBN: 978-0787960759)
  • Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High (by Grenny, Patterson, McMillan, Switzler, Gregory  •  Published by McGraw-Hill  •  3rd Edition  •  ISBN: 978-1260474183)
  • How to Be an Inclusive Leader:Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive (by Brown  •  Published by Berrett-Koehler  •  2nd Edition  •  ISBN: 978-1523002009)
  • See note below for further course material information.

Notes:

Communicating to Lead and Motivate (Corporate Communication Collection) will also be used for this class. It can be obtained free through the McIntyre Library. Required HBR Course Pack - Click here to purchase on HBR website. More details can be found in the class when it opens.

Fall 2025

Section: 840

Dates: 09/08/2025 - 12/12/2025

Fall 2025

Section: 841

Dates: 09/08/2025 - 12/12/2025

Spring 2026

Section: 840

Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/08/2026

Spring 2026

Section: 841

Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/08/2026