Coding for Analysis ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*
Intro to Data Decision-Making Using AI ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*
Applied AI ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*
Project Management ▸
Syracuse University micro-credential*
*A focused credential that demonstrates mastery in a specific skill.
Instructor
Dr. Nathan F. Harris
nharris@golisanoinstitute.org
Instructor
Dr. Scott Baker
sbaker@golisanoinstitute.org
Organizational Behavior & Leadership
This course bridges theory and practice by integrating prominent concepts from organizational behavior, social psychology, and leadership with concurrent student field experiences interning at organizations or incubating their own start-up organization to develop a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and leadership. Through the lens of Bolman and Deal’s four organizational frames, and seminal works on leadership and organizational change, students will analyze and dissect their field experiences, develop their analytical and leadership skills, and diagnose areas of strength and opportunities for growth as emerging leaders.
Core Topics
- Introduction to Complex Organizations
- Structural Frame
- Human Resources Frame
- Groups & Teams
- Political Frame
- Symbolic Frame
- Organizations as Arenas & Theaters
- Integrating Frames (to Reframe)
- “Introduction” to Leadership
- Leadership vs. Management? Leadership & Management?
- Organizational Change
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
- Managing Up & Down
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Ethical Leadership
Learning Outcomes and Career Relevance
- Apply multiple organizational perspectives (structural, human resource, political, and symbolic) to analyze organizational dynamics, demonstrating the ability to identify how different stakeholders construct meaning from complex and ambiguous events or communications.
- Develop and demonstrate communication strategies that address diverse stakeholder concerns and create shared understanding across organizational contexts, particularly during periods of change or uncertainty.
- Reflect critically on their own sensemaking processes, including personal and subconscious biases and assumptions, to become more effective and self-aware leaders who can navigate complex human dynamics and foster inclusivity, psychological safety, and ethical conduct.
- Analyze and synthesize theoretical knowledge with practical field observations to diagnose existing or potential organizational challenges, identify root causes across multiple and competing factors, and develop comprehensive approaches to addressing challenges or problems.