Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
You must be a member of the MBA program at the University of Oklahoma to participate in the Leadership Academy. It is designed to capitalize on work experience, both past and current, and will take on a far different structure than other MBA classes.
Course Materials
Maxwell, John (2018). Developing the Leader within You 2.0. Harper Collins Leadership.
Lencioni, Patrick (2002). The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Jossey-Bass.
Harvard Business Review (HBR). Three or four articles per week. Posted on Canvas.
StrengthsFinder assessment ($20). This fee is required.
Hogan Leader Focus Report assessment ($80). This fee is required.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation, Participation, & Professionalism | Active participation by preparing, engaging, and consistently sharing every session not only increases what you remember, but enriches the learning experience for everyone. | 500 |
| Leadership Development Plan |
Write a personal development plan focused on your personal leadership skills. |
100 |
| Personal Reflections (7 @ 25) |
Write a reflection after each session based on the readings, assessment, guest speaker, activities, discussions, etc. |
175 |
| Self-Assessments (4 @ 25) | Complete an online self-assessment and bring your scores to class. We will discuss them in the session. | 100 |
| Self-Rate Participation (8 @ 6) | Rate your own preparation, participation, and professionalism after each session | 50 |
| Leadership Survey | Complete an online survey during the course about leadership elements and interaction dynamics | 50 |
| Rate Others' Participation | Rate the preparation, participation, and professionalism of your discussion group mates at the end of the course | 25 |
| Total | 1000 |
Scale
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900 - 1,000 A |
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800 - 899 B |
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700 - 799 C |
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600 - 699 D |
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Below 600 F |
Course Components
Preparation, Participation, & Professionalism
The grade in the Academy is based on your effort and engagement. Hence, thorough preparation, active participation (quality, quantity and consistency), and professionalism are essential! Active participation by preparing, engaging, and consistently sharing every session not only increases what you remember, but enriches the learning experience for everyone. I will assess this grade using my score for you, your score for you, and your discussion group mates' scores for you. You may miss one session without penalty, but the second session you miss you will be docked 50 participation points. If you must miss a second session talk with me and I will give you a makeup assignment to recoup 25 of 50 points lost (email me for the makeup assignment). If you have to miss a third missed session you will be docked 50 points for it, and subsequent missed sessions.
Leadership Development Plan
Write a personal development plan focused on your personal leadership skills. Instructions are posted under "Course Content" module. The plan is due Thursday night at 11:59 PM after our last class session.
Leadership Survey
During the course, you will complete an online survey about various work and leadership dynamics. It will take less than half an hour to complete. It will be sent to your OU email.
Personal Reflections
After each session you will complete a reflection based on the focus on the session (readings, self-assessment or guest speaker, any activities, and discussions). Your weekly written reflections will be important material to draw from as you write your leadership development plan. Instructions will be posted each week on Canvas. Reflections are due Thursday night at 11:59 PM, worth 25 points, and 10 points will be docked for every day it is late.
Self-Assessments
- Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument. Free, provided by instructor.
- Big 5 personality traits. Free, provided by instructor.
- StrengthsFinder ($20). This fee is required.
- Hogan Leader Focus Report ($80). This fee is required.
Before the session you will complete an online self-assessment and bring your scores to class. We will discuss them in the session. The assessments are based on the major leadership frameworks from the leadership development industry, and the scientific study of leadership. The purpose of these assessments is to provide you with broad and deep feedback about your personal strengths and weaknesses for leadership.
Assessments are due Sunday night at 11:59 PM, worth 25 points, and 10 points will be docked for every day it is late.
Self-Rate Participation
After every session you will rate your own preparation, participation, and professionalism. A link to a very brief online survey will appear after every session (always due Thursday at 11:59 PM). This rating supplements my assessment of participation in the course.
Rate Teammates' Preparation & Participation
At the end of the Leadership Academy, you will rate your discussion group colleagues on their preparation, participation, and professionalism. I expect you to be prepared for every session (e.g., do the readings and assessments), participate actively in your group discussions, and be professional. Due at the end of the course.
Course Policies
Communication
Please email me with any questions, and I will respond within one business day, usually sooner.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the OU Student Handbook.
Online Library
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Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office at 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates at 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or his/her authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user’s access to some or all of the university’s computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
Course Summary:
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