Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Format
This 8-week course is multi-modal with asynchronous and synchronous work and meetings. You will have asynchronous online work using Canvas. We have four synchronous meetings, or Live Sessions, for an hour and a half using Zoom. The Live Sessions are from 7:00 - 8:30 (Central Time) on Wednesdays in weeks 1, 3, 5 and 7.
Course Materials
Required Book: Mukherjee, A. S. (2020). Leading in the Digital World: How to Foster Creativity, Collaboration, and Inclusivity (Management on the Cutting Edge). The MIT Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/12584.001.0001
Required Articles: Journal articles from MIT Press and Harvard Business Review will be available online through OU Libraries.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- Design, develop and use various techniques and models to facilitate data-informed decision-making regarding technologies, the environment, and demand, considering factors such as risk, uncertainties, and other constraints.
- Effectively establish, lead, and manage multidisciplinary teams to efficiently solve complex real-world problems and promote innovation with a range of technologies.
- Effectively plan and manage costs, schedules, scope of work, logistics and quality systems.
- Explain the legal, safety, regulatory, professional and ethical implications of management decisions and outline the responsibilities of the organization, team or individual.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences, from specialists to non-specialists.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Alignment
| CLO | Description | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| A | Demonstrate an understanding of the process of leadership and innovation, specifically in large, complex organizations. | PLO-2 |
| B | Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively. | PLO-5 |
| C | Develop an understanding of the impact of leadership and innovation in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | PLO-4 PLO-5 |
| D | Recognize the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long professional learning. | PLO-4 |
| E | Demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary issues that have an impact on leading creative teams. | PLO-4 |
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective Writing Response | Write responses to issues addressed in the Live Sessions. | 30 |
| Group Presentations | Read and discuss articles in a small groups, then orally present the key ideas to the whole class. | 20 |
| Final Project Proposal | One-page proposal for the Final Project topic. | 10 |
| Final Project Presentation | A 10-minute oral presentation of your Final Project. | 20 |
| Final Project Report | A 10-page Final Project report. | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Live Sessions
Live Sessions will have small group and whole group discussions of the week's topics. There will be guest speakers in 2-3 Live Session meetings. The guest speakers will share their insights and ideas of their experience in leading teams, as well as, answer student questions. Two of the Live Sessions will have small student groups read different articles on current issues and present the ideas to the whole class. Live Sessions are recorded for later viewing if you cannot participate in the Live Sessions.
Reflective Writing Response
The discussions and guests during Live Session will address various concepts, theories, and experiences in leadership. The reflective writing is the opportunity to expand your ideas on the issues that were discussed in the Live Sessions and the opportunity to improve and refine your communication in writing.
Group Presentations
Meet with small groups and discuss the ideas from assigned readings. Each person in the group will orally share key points from the reading with the whole class during Live Sessions.
Final Team Project Proposal
Work with your Final project partner/s and determine a topic you would like to research, write and present together.
Final Team Project Presentation
Share your project with the whole class in which you and your project partner/s record a formal presentation.
Final Team Project Report
With your Final Project partner/s, write a 10-page report on your research topic.
Course Policies
Communication
E-mail is my primary means of communication. The email messages will be answered promptly and responded to in the order they are received and processed. Use the course number in your subject line on all emails.
I will respond to email inquiries as quickly as possible, usually within 24 hours. Emails received during the weekend will receive a response within 48 hours. You are encouraged to use the Canvas Discussion Board, to share questions, gather help from peers, and otherwise communicate.
Feedback
You will receive feedback on homework within 24 - 48 hours after submission.
Late Policy
Approval for late work must be requested prior to submission.
Plagiarism
Written assignments should show your own understanding in your own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed of words generated by you or your collaborative team. Words written by someone else require proper citation.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Access the University Academic Policies Document.
Course Summary:
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