Aims

The objective of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of leadership questions, especially around the notion of managing people in a sustainable way. Through pre-class videos, in-class lectures with constructive discussion, groupwork with presentations, and individual reflections, we will discuss a vast amount of state-of-the-art research with a particular emphasis on knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, and personal development. Our goal will be to translate a body of scientific knowledge into a concrete and applicable leadership toolbox relevant for future leadership contributors.

Learning outcomes:

The student

1.1 analyses work-related operational problems and questions, taking into account the specific business context.

1.2 formulates a reasoned solution to work-related operational problems and questions based on scientific knowledge and understanding of work, leadership and organisations, taking into account the specific business context.

1.3 reflects critically on the role managers have in influencing the internal business context, and on how they can contribute to a better performing organization and/or higher employees' well-being.

4.1 interprets and analyses current trends and developments in leadership theory and practice.

4.2 reflects critically on the way social and international developments affects effective leadership styles and behaviors.

10.1 Identify emerging leadership theories and concepts, recognize new societal trends, and is able to critically analyze their relevance for a specific business context.

10.2 Assess the effect of leadership innovations on organizational performance, evaluates the potential benefits and drawbacks of adopting innovative leadership practices, and considers how they can positively influence the business context.

10.5 keeps his/her knowledge on work, leadership, and technology related topics up to date, and this based on practical, policy-oriented, legal, and scientific information.

10.6 Integrates policy-oriented, legal, scientific, and practice-oriented information on work, leadership, or technology related topics, and takes an informed position on the relevance of the specific topic for the organisation.

11.1 Is aware of the rapidly evolving knowledge society that they will enter and therefore understands the need for maintenance and improvement of acquired knowledge, skills and competences and acquisition of new knowledge, skills, and competences.

Previous knowledge

Students need to have basic knowledge regarding leadership and organizational behaviour theories.

Students need to have basic communication skills in English.

Is included in these courses of study

• Master of Business Administration (Antwerp) 60 ects.
• Master of Business Administration (Antwerp) (Track: Leadership and Organisations) 60 ects.
• Master in de handelswetenschappen (Antwerpen) 60 ects.
• Master in de handelswetenschappen (Antwerpen) (Specialisatie: Werk, organisatie en maatschappij) 60 ects.
• Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Antwerp)