Management: Leading Individuals and Groups

This course provides a broad overview of key theories, models and
concepts related to managing these. Furthermore, the course also provides a broad overview of the academic foundation for these theories and models. The content of the course is divided into the following parts:

Managing and leading individuals. An overview of key theories and models in leading and managing individuals is discussed. The overview is partly presenting the historical development of academically based development of our understanding of leadership and management but is primarily focusing on contemporary theories and models. Particular weight is put on the aspect of diversity on leadership and management.

Managing and leading teams. An overview of key theories and models regarding teams, team dynamic, team roles and team leadership is discussed. Particular weight is put on the aspect of diversity in teams.

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.