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.
The syllabus linked here is a sample only and dates and materials listed in it may vary from your actual class. Classes open one week prior to the official start date.
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.