LEAD 302 - Developing Effective Teams: Understanding Yourself and Others

Prerequisite, LEAD minor, or LEAD themed inquiry or consent of instructor. Explores theory and practice of team-building and benefits of team-based/shared leadership. Enhances participants’ understanding of themselves and others, with emphasis on how personality type impacts group interactions. Topics covered through lectures, self-assessments, experiential exercises and hands-on team consulting projects include: Emotional intelligence, Jungian theory (temperament, interaction style, cognitive processes), stages of group development, conflict and collaboration, leadership communication, emotional intelligence, and the facilitation process. Includes participation in an adventure-based weekend retreat. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits