Leadership
About the course
Target group
Students
Key words
Course introduction
This course focuses on the concept of leadership in general and its impact on the circular economy and the agriculture sectors.
The course is divided into 3 modules:
A thorough introduction to leadership theories and styles, including transformational, transactional, and authentic leadership, is given in Module 1. Module 1 also discusses the idea of a leader and the distinction between a manager and a leader and the relation between leadership and innovation Group discussions in the module focus on issues like:
- How leaders can shape a workplace culture,
- How leaders can make employees feel valued and supported and how they can foster a culture of innovation within their teams and organizations
Module 2 focuses on the emotional intelligence and the leadership impact to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. Group discussions in this module deal with issues such as:
- What are some strategies for generating and evaluating new ideas that communicate this vision effectively to their team?
- In what ways can leaders address systemic inequalities and biases?
- How can leaders hold themselves and others accountable for creating a more equitable workplace?
Module 3 discusses the impact of leadership on sustainable agriculture and the circular economy. In this module, group discussions touch on topics such as:
- How can leaders ensure that projects are aligned with the organization’s goals and priorities?
- What are some strategies for delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively, and how can leaders ensure accountability and ownership?
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Assessment
8 Quizzes
Learning outcomes
- Strategic Leadership
- Communication and Partnership
- Communication and Implementation of Principles
- Raising Awareness and Facilitating Knowledge-Sharing
- Sustainability Reporting and System Thinking
- Implementing Circular Economy Practices
- Circular Economy and Business Competitiveness
- Creativity and teamwork
- Innovation and Implementation of Practices
More detailed Learning Outcomes can be found in module introductions.
Introduction to Leadership and the Concept of the Leader
Lessons
Introduction 1. Introduction to Leadership 2. The Concept of the Leader 3. Leadership and Innovation ReferencesEmotional Intelligence
Lessons
Introduction 1. Emotional Intelligence 2. Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Impact to ESG Performance 3. Corporate Governance & ESG Reporting ReferencesLeadership, Circular Economy and Sustainable Agriculture
Lessons
Introduction 1. Leadership and Circular Economy 2. Leadership and Sustainable Agriculture References Course evaluation
Project nr. 101110547.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.