ALA 275: Foundations in Leadership and Followership

What is leadership?
What is followership?
The two are closely intertwined, but how and when do you choose to lead or follow?
What are the necessary skills to be effective in either role?

Grappling with and answering these questions are essential for leadership. In this class, you will learn more about yourself and your values, understand that good followers make for good leaders, and begin practicing leadership long before you are entrusted with setting direction for a team. Using individual practice and a collaborative, team-based project, you will leave the class with a sense of your own leadership identity. 

What Will Students Learn in the Foundations of Leadership Course?
The course will help students:

• Test their capacity to critically analyze and evaluate leadership and followership dilemmas. 
• Develop essential skills in leadership and followership through contemplative practices, crafting a personal leadership philosophy, and participating in deep reflections. 
• Build a leadership and followership “toolkit” that’s based on your values, skills, abilities, visions, and personal style. 
• Make habits that will foster continuous learning and development of your leadership and followership skills.
  

ALA: Foundations in Leadership and Followership is a 3-credit course offered in the winter.
Section 1: 35596, M/W 2:30-4 PM, 4404 RAND
Section 2: 35597, T/TH 5:30-7 PM, 1339 MH

Course Guide
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