Leadership

The course gives a broad and update introduction to leadership as a field of study. The academic content is based on the understanding of leadership as a complex contextual, relational, processual and emotional phenomenon. In addition to theoretical perspectives on leadership, guest lecturers provide supplementary insight into practical leadership issues in complex real-life contexts.

Thematic key words:

• Leadership in the digital age
• Leadership in Norway
• Emotions and leadership
• Relational leadership
• Leadership and communication
• Discursive leadership
• Leadership and ethics
• Leadership and sustainability
• Leading complexity
• Leading knowledge-intensive firms
• Leadership as sense making
• Leading creativity and innovation
• The dark sides of leadership

Knowledge

The student has:

• In-depth and update knowledge of relevant theories and empirical fields in leadership.
• Broad insight into relevant leadership issues, being able to apply the knowledge in new settings both nationally and in an international context.
• Solid knowledge on scientific methods in leadership research

Skills

The student is able to:

• Understand and analyze different leadership issues in a critical, reflective way.
• Evaluate relevant procedures and reflect on choices made in decision making processes.
• Update and apply knowledge and experience as a basis for professional and personal development throughout the professional career

General competence

The student:

• Is able to communicate on leadership issues, analyses, and conclusions across disciplines and business areas
• Has developed a sound basis for reflection on ethical issues and is able to lead in account with corporate social responsibility and sustainability
• Has a sound basis for leading in a digital context
• Has a sound basis for leading in dynamic, complex contexts
• Is able to approach leadership literature and leadership trends in a critical, reflective way.

Lectures, group work, plenary discussions, presentations. Active participation in group and plenary activities is emphasized.