Courses
Leadership. Such a big and overwhelming word. Yet, Leadership is about practice and not about perfection. And it begins with the daily steps we take in how we show up and the myriad of decisions we make (researchers say about 35,000 a day).
As we look to the challenges and opportunities of today, and into the future, learning the skills, frameworks and foundations of leadership become more important than ever – whether you’re just joining the job market, looking to take the next organizational step, or starting your own business.
MGT 3005 Foundations of Leadership (Aug. 26-Oct. 18, 2024 Online & Zoom)
This foundational course in Leadership Studies provides a broad overview of the constructs and processes required for effective leadership. The student will examine leadership models, theories, and frameworks. The student will critique leadership effectiveness through historical contexts, and assemble their own foundational leadership model. (3 lect.)
MGT 3010 Personal Leadership (Oct. 21-Dec. 13, 2024 Online & Zoom)
This course comprehensively examines personal patterns of leadership, including conflict resolution, communication, listening, empowerment/delegation, organization, and decision-making. Through analysis, case study, and personal assessment, the student will grow in awareness and critical thinking around best leadership approaches to use in a given situation based on their own predispositions. The student will develop a personal leadership vision, goals, and development plan. Prerequisite: Completion of MGT 3005. (3 lect.)
MGT 4410 Innovative Change Leadership (Aug. 26-Dec. 13, 2024 Online Only)
How do leaders and organizations not only survive but thrive and innovate during uncertain and volatile times? The student will explore leadership adaptability, innovation, and comfort with ambiguity during times of rapid and disruptive change. This course is intended for the student with a background in leadership or completion of MGT 3005, MGT 3010, and MGT 4005.
Email Brittany Yeates, Dean of Central Wyoming College for more information or to register. byeates@cwc.edu
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Learn how to bring out the best in who you are and those around you; build your leadership foundation and definition of success; shift decision-making into conscious alignment with your vision and values; effectively utilize time and manage priorities; better listen; communicate and negotiate; inspire and empower others.
Who is the program for?
Anyone wishing to further develop their leadership understanding, mindset and skills to cultivate a sustainable, flourishing future for all.
NEXT LEVEL LEADERSHIP Dates TBD
In this course, students will develop their leadership foundation by expanding their understanding and awareness of the different patterns and lenses we look through and how that impacts how we see the world, leading to our behaviors, interactions, decision-making, and overall leadership skills, styles, and mindset.
Learning to see wider leads to better communication and negotiation abilities; creative, problem-solving and innovation skills; and improved prioritization and time management.
Email Brittany Yeates, Dean of Central Wyoming College for more information or to register. byeates@cwc.edu
Learning Objectives:
- Ability to identify I-We-Its paradigms and how they impact leadership and organizational culture.
- Gain insights on how our personal patterns and styles affect communication and outcomes.
- Insights into how our cultural beliefs affect our perspective and decision making, particularly concerning externalities and value generated.
- Understand complexity, systems theory, paradox and coherence within team situations
- Map out alternatives using creative problem-solving tools.
Study Topics:
- Adult Development Theory
- The Power of Values, Vision & Success
- Defining Complexity, Collaboration, Systems theory, Synergy, Paradox and Coherence with respect to Businesses, Community and Decision Making
- Multivariate Analysis; Game Theory
- Understanding Personal Patterns
- Externalities and Total Value Generated
- Expanding beyond to a “Both ~ And” world
- Risk Management
Course Details
Dates TBD
The course will be a combination of lecture, case studies, small group work, and interactive activities. Homework/reading expectations of about 3 hours per week. There will be a final presentation requirement.
In-person instruction at Central Wyoming College Jackson Campus at the Center for the Arts.
Class size is limited to 25 people.
Faculty & Cost
Faculty
TBD – Check back soon!
Cost
- Wyoming residents $480 + $24 fee
- Idaho residents $627 + $24 fee
Registration
Email Brittany Yeates, Dean of Central Wyoming College for more information or to register. byeates@cwc.edu
