LDRS 500 1 - Foundations of Leadership

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Foundations of Leadership (LDRS 500)

Term: 2024-2025 - FALL

Faculty

Elizabeth K Hunt
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I am generally available Monday - Friday between 9 and 4 pm (central) for appointments. Scheduled office hours change depending on the semester. Please email me to make an appointment.

 

Biography

Elizabeth Hunt is a Professor and Director of Character in Leadership at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND. Dr. Hunt holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, an MA in Mass Communication from NDSU, and a BA in English and History-Political Science from the University of Jamestown. Her research interests include sensemaking, organizational change and crisis communication, leadership communication, organizational culture and climate, servant leadership, and values and character education. 

Schedule

Mon, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (8/26/2024 - 10/20/2024) Location: MAIN ORL 124

Description

An introductory course surveying core leadership theories, styles, and skill sets. Students will learn the history of leadership theory development, the strengths and weaknesses of current theories, and various antecedent concepts. In addition, students will begin to explore the ethical challenges of leadership. Finally, students will be challenged to retrospectively explore the importance of personal values and attitutdes in the own personal leadership.