Course

Inclusive Leadership and Change Management

Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Disability & Community Studies
Course Code
DACS 4133
Credits
3.00
Semester Length
15 Weeks
Max Class Size
30
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Course Designation
None
Industry Designation
None
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
This upper level undergraduate course examines the role of leadership in facilitating organizational change. The course introduces students to theories of leadership, change management, and means of cultivating equitable and ethical leadership skills. The course is designed for aspiring leaders across workplaces and sectors, seeking to develop inclusive and socially conscious spaces.
Course Content
An overview of leadership theory: 
 

  • Understanding various models of leadership theory in an organization/workplace context;  

  • Explore individual strengths informing leadership;  

  • Analyze organizational leadership theory and style in relation to individual strengths; and 

  • Reflect on the role of leaders in influencing transformative change. 

Develop an understanding of change management theory and their applicability in various contexts:  
 

  • Understanding various models of change management, relevant application, strengths and limitations;  

  • Analyze models of change management in relation to leadership style and contextual relevance; and 

  • Explore the change strategies, roadmaps and timelines.  

Explore and analyze frameworks that support inclusive and socially conscious spaces: 
 

  • Explore examples of inclusive leadership;  

  • Understanding the structural conditions that create inclusive workplaces;  

  • Applying socially conscious values in the workplace;  

  • Explore social purpose organizations and diverse economies outside of capitalist systems and their relevance/impact on the broader labour market; and 

  • Listening to lived experience and understanding our positionality in leadership. 

Explore strategies to address structural barriers and internal resistance to change: 
 

  • Explore means of identifying internal and external factors creating barriers to inclusive workplaces;  

  • Addressing resistance to change;  

  • The influence and limitations of policy and procedures; and  

  • Messaging values to stakeholders and external partners.  

Learning Activities

  • Lecture  

  • Case Studies  

  • Presentations  

  • Guest Speakers  

  • Video

Means of Assessment

This course will conform to the Douglas College Evaluation Policy regarding the number and weighting of evaluations. Typical means of evaluation would include a combination of:  

  • Research and Reflection Papers 

  • Presentations  

  • Literature Reviews  

  • Case Studies and Critiques  

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 

  • Describe theories and styles of leadership in a organizational/workplace context;  

  • Develop an understanding of change management theory and their applicability in various contexts;  

  • Explore and analyze frameworks that support inclusive and socially conscious spaces; and 

  • Explore strategies to address structural barriers and internal resistance to change in a organizational/workplace context. 

Textbook Materials

A list of required and recommended reading will be provided at the beginning of the semester.  Instructors are committed to prioritizing OER and publicly accessible resources

Requisites

Prerequisites

No prerequisite courses.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

DACS 5133

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer Details for DACS 4133
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Summer 2024