Overview
Governance 500: Governance and Leadership is a graduate course in leadership and governance in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. The course provides an experiential overview and theoretical introduction to the elements that shape and define leadership in the twenty-first century. This course deals with a paradigm shift in our knowledge and thinking about leadership, approaching it from the perspective of the individual, defining core values, competencies, behaviours, and methods of leadership development.
Key themes and topics include:
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leadership in the twenty-first century; the commonality of roles, vision, and values
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different types and styles of leadership
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personal leadership development
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governance structures and how they shape the role and expectations of leadership
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how to lead the change from the old control based model of leadership to ones that are values and influence-based
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the new and emerging challenges of leadership
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the intersectionality of leadership across the various sectors
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the forces that shape leaders
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the preparation of leaders to anticipate and lead change
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the role of leadership in shaping public policy and the implications across all sectors