Psychology of Leadership
Fall & Spring
| 3 credits
| Elective
Majors:
Business,
Psychology,
and
Sociology
This course examines the psychological and social processes that characterize effective and not so effective leadership including the qualities of leaders, psychological exchanges between leaders and followers, and the situations that make some people better leaders than others. This course will also explore factors which influence the qualities of leadership and the “cost” of leadership on the leader. Finally, the course will ask the student to examine and understand her or his own style of leadership and followership.
Instructors
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Ivan Häuser
PhD (Copenhagen Business School, 2011). Chief Consultant of consulting firm Ivan Häuser (from 2005). Experienced management consultant and teacher training expert, leading large projects in Russia and Kazakhstan funded by the EU and the Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Has taught leadership and conducted strategy seminars in Danish ministries and private companies. With DIS since 2011.
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Kenneth Børgesen
MSc (Social Psychology and Sociology, Copenhagen Business School, 1996). Senior consultant in Danish and global organizations, specialized in leadership and organizational development. Business Development Manager and International Project Manager with DHL Worldwide Express (1988-1995). Senior consultant with leading consultancies and now runs his own consulting company since1996. With DIS since 2012.
