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Home > Degree Programs > Teaching & Courses > 2009-2010 Course Listing > Leadership for a Networked World
MLD-480: Leadership for a Networked World
Faculty: Jerry Mechling
Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | 1/26 | ||
| Meet Day | M/W | 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM | L382 |
| Review |
Description
Leaders produce value largely through innovation and change: in how goods and services are produced (productivity), in how and to whom they are distributed (equity), and in the trustworthiness of controversial tradeoffs and decision-making (legitimacy). STM-480 explores what leaders need to know and do in applying the 21st centurys most significant catalyst for change: digital information technologies. In national defense, policing, health care, energy, environmental protection, education, politics, and public administration – life has already changed due to computer-based networking. It is poised to change yet more fundamentally in the future. This course is not about technology alone, but rather how technology AND workflow redesign AND leadership can work together in responding successfully to the enormous risks and returns of technology-enabled change. Uses theory, cases, class and net-based discussions, study groups, and a student-selected term paper. Features interaction with public and private experts/change-makers. Particularly for those interested in leadership, management, technology, public/private partnerships, international development, consulting, and innovation.