Leadership in organizations - A global and sustainable perspective

This course explores the unique demands of leading across cultural, economic, social, and political boundaries in today’s interconnected world. Focusing on the latest research and practical applications, it provides a deeper understanding of the complexities of global leadership, core competencies for effective leaders, and strategies for developing global leadership skills. The course covers the leadership roles of building effective global teams, executing strategy in diverse contexts, leading organizational change, and making ethical and sustainable decisions in global business settings.

Topics in the course

Introduction to global leadership: concepts and context

Global leadership competencies

Global leadership development

Mapping cultural differences

Communicating across cultures

Building and designing effective global teams

Strategy execution in a global context

Leading organizational change

Responsible global leadership: ethical and sustainable decision-making

• Differentiate between general leadership and global leadership, demonstrating an understanding of the key conceptual differences.
• Analyze the complex global business environment and evaluate the challenges unique to leading in a global context.
• Identify and assess the core competencies essential for global leaders and their application across various settings.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse team members, applying cultural understanding and team-building skills to achieve shared goals.
• Be able to communicate ideas effectively with various stakeholders in various cultural settings.
• Demonstrate responsible global leadership by applying ethical decision-making practices and sustainability principles in global business contexts.

Teaching Methods: Lectures, guest lectures, class discussions and individual guidance. Mandatory assignments: Each student must have an individual task or assignment approved to be eligible for the final examination. Assignments may also be submitted as group work. An approved mandatory assignment will remain valid for later continuation exams.