Management and Leadership Development

Description: Organizational effectiveness examines the behaviour of individuals and teams and spans topics including the design of management systems and structures to enable business strategy through the development of key performance indicators, targets and benchmarks. Theories relating to conflict and motivation in the workplace will guide students in their identification and application of models that address issues and challenges relating to both. In addition, students will address organizational culture, productivity, employee engagement and leadership in the context of the human resources function. Students will explore the dynamics of the relationship between organizational and change management strategies. Students will describe the role the HR professional plays in the planning and managing of organizational change to ensure organizational effectiveness.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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This course teaches aspiring leaders essential communication skills required to become effective in their interactions with various stakeholders (i.e. subordinates, superiors, and peers). Being an effective communicator in the work environment requires the intentional acquisition and practice of skills such as perception, active listening, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution. Using the lenses of “audience”, “context”, and “intentionality, students will learn how cognition drives verbal and nonverbal communication behaviours that influence leadership credibility. Students will have opportunities to build their confidence by polishing their presentation skills and by participating in regular team meetings.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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Today's leaders must understand and manage Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) to attract and retain talent to meet the organization's strategic objectives. You will learn the foundational concepts of DEIB, including intercultural competencies development within the organization structure, non-bias recruitment and selection, healthy boundaries in the workplace and how to manage DEIB while building diverse teams in remote, virtual and hybrid settings.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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Strong leadership is essential for the success of any local or global organization. You will build competencies to evaluate theories and applications of leadership and how leaders influence organizational systems and structures in a diverse and adaptive workforce. Although traditional leadership models will be examined briefly, the emphasis will be on contemporary models, focusing on personal leadership, communication, and understanding of interpersonal and organizational dynamics. You will develop your critical thinking and leadership skills and competencies through self-assessments, case studies, presentations, and experiential discussion.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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The role of leaders and managers requires a variety of thinking skills to manage organizational complexities and diverse workforce needs. You will learn to assess complex issues and strategize proactive solutions using case studies to develop creative, critical, design, and systems thinking skills for professional and personal development.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: This course provides the practical knowledge to prepare for starting and completing a project successfully. It will cover the components and tasks related to complex projects that often involve multiple functional teams and departments. You will explore how the knowledge areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) are applied during each phase of a project's life cycle as well as the processes related to successful project management. An overview of status reporting and the use of MS Project will be covered. This knowledge will help establish priorities and effectively manage your projects. It will be of particular interest to those students who have a long-term goal of attaining the Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation certified by the Project Management Institute.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: This course is designed to provide business managers with knowledge of Financial and Managerial Accounting required to support decision making. This course introduces business managers to quantitative and qualitative techniques and to communication strategies that enable reporting findings in an engaging and professional manner. Additionally, they are introduced to the essential functions including cost behaviour, budgeting, the interpretation of financial information and the effective communication of operational and financial strategies.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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