Lead Faculty: Ms. Julia L. Buchanan
Course Description
Diverse groups and teams present special challenges to the leader. This course will examine the application of leadership theory to groups that are diverse in gender, ethnicity, education, and functional expertise. Special emphasis will be placed upon the role of the leader in establishing effective collaboration among the members, and in assuring all members of the group have equal inclusion in the decision making process. Additionally, special attention will be given to the inequitable application of power that occurs in groups and teams.