Leadership and Organizational Development Lakeland University

Overview

The Leadership and Organizational Development course from Lakeland University focuses on providing relevant knowledge for employability, advancing professionally and enhancing career opportunities for returning adult students seeking employment, employment change, career progression and personal development. 

Courses will prepare students to lead people through an ever changing and competitive work environment, become an effective leader, and develop skills, knowledge and ability in many facets of today’s complex organizations, including the growing need for competent leaders who can effectively lead change and strategic management.

Students who have successfully completed the M.S. in Leadership and Organizational Development degree from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Communicate effectively including the appropriate use of technology.
• Identify managerial interpersonal skills needed to motivate employees and carry out business objectives.
• Demonstrate effective ethical, professional, and collaborative behaviors.
• Apply the discipline of leadership to creatively engage the community in meeting its challenges.
• Apply theory and principles of group dynamics in assuming multiple group roles and responsibilities.