Management and leadership for Sustainability

History of organization and management theory
Sustainable organization, management and leadership
Managing individuals
Managing teams and groups
Leading, coaching and motivating
Managing human resources and cultures
Power, politics and decision-making
Communication
Knowledge and Learning
Innovation and change
Ethics and corporate social responsibility
Philosophy of Lean, principles and culture
Lean leadership, management and organization
The Nordic/Norwegian model and Lean - work organization and participation

After completing the course, the student is supposed to
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of theory and practice in managing organizations
Thorough knowledge of the role of sustainable leadership
Thorough knowledge of basic concepts, principles and philosophy for Lean and learning organizations
Thorough knowledge of the role of management and leadership in Lean
Thorough knowledge of the importance of team work, participation and the Norwegian model in relation to Lean
Reflect and plan for implementation effective and efficient organization with a sustainable and global perspective
 
Skills:
Develop managerial skills for future learning organizations
Competence:
Be aware of the history organizational and managerial theory
Aware of the history of Lean development
Understanding different managerial fads and fashions

Teaching methods and activities
The course will be made accessible for both campus-  and remote students. Every student is free to choose the pedagogic arrangement form that is best fitted for her/his own requirement.The lectures in the course will be given on campus and are open for both categories of students. Lectures that sum up the main issues in the lecture will also be available on internet through GUC¿s learning management system (Fronter).Tutoring are given at campus in accordance to announced times. In addition there will be at least on gathering at campus for remote students with mandatory laboratory exercises.Tutoring is also available on internet.
 
Mandatory coursework requirements:
Two individual works have to be presented both written and orally.