Foundations of Leadership and Management

As the required foundational course for the Executive Certificate in Organizational Leadership (but open to any Carey Executive Education participant), this course exposes participants to the fundamentals of leading and managing in teams or units.

This course equips participants to lead with purpose and incorporate core knowledge and skills from research on leadership and organizations into their daily practices.

Specifically, this course focuses on helping individuals recognize their personal leadership and management strengths, effectively utilize team dynamics, motives, and incentives to enhance their leadership impact, make better individual and group decisions, understand and influence organizational culture, and create a comprehensive plan for ongoing personal and professional development.

Learn the day-to-day functions of leaders and managers as you take part in hands-on, collaborative learning experience with industry peers.

Explore fundamental research-based principles that you can learn and grow from whether you're a first-time manager, middle manager, or seasoned business leader. This course is grounded in social science research and taught by renowned faculty that are experts in the leadership space.

Who should attend

• Rising managers

• Experienced business leaders

• Current managers looking to rise to the next level of management

• Team leaders and decision-makers across industries

What you will learn

• How to identify existing leadership and management strengths and develop a growth plan

• Principles and practices for motivating and incentivizing work

• Practices for more successful individual and group decisions

• Leadership in a team environment; organizing for team success

• Recognizing and navigating organizational culture

• Research-based best practices for managing and leading in contemporary workplaces