CLD 430 - LEADING IN COMMUNITIES: VISION, ACTION, AND CHANGE

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Credit(s): 3

This course examines the nuances of leadership within communities. To learn what makes an effective community leader and the role a leader plays in community action, students will explore the importance of framing ideas, mobilizing resources, and developing social capital. This course expands on theories to highlight correlation with servant leadership, community behavior, and collaborative leadership styles. Finally, working with community visioning, change and ambiguity will reinforce the need for flexibility within the community leader’s toolkit.

Prereq: Major standing in CLD