Leaders in Global Development

Week 1: Introduction to Leadership 
Introduction to the concept of leadership in the context of global development, and the differences between leadership and management.
 
Week 2: Self-Leadership 
Highlights the importance of self-leadership and provides guidance on how to engage in self-leadership.
 
Week 3: Team, Transformational and Authentic Leadership 
Introduction to three groups of leadership theories – team leadership, transformational leadership and authentic leadership.
 
Week 4: Leadership Contexts, Roles and Styles
Introduction to the different possible leadership roles and styles, and highlights the importance of context.
 
Week 5: Adaptive Leadership to Address Complex Challenges 
Exploration of the relevance of adaptive leadership in international development.
 
Week 6: Power, Legitimacy, Politics and Influence 
Discussion of the different types of power a leader may need to access, and how to maintain legitimacy.
 
Week 7: Leading Across Boundaries 
Exploration of how to be a successful leader across geographical, cultural, organisational and disciplinary boundaries.
 
Week 8: Principles and Methods of Leadership Development 
Analysis of key principles and methods of successful leadership, and suggestions for how to grow as a leader throughout your career.