Engineering/Science Management Courses

ESM 613 - Management of the Technical Professional

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3.0 Semester Credit Hours

ESM 613 is a forum-style class based on extensive reading, case studies, peer consulting and individual and group projects. The objective of this class is to introduce knowledge and practice skills necessary for successful leadership of technical teams.
The following is a list of proposed topics to be covered by this program:

•	Leadership Assessment
•	Establishment of Goals and Objectives
•	Organizational Structures
•	Performance Metrics
•	Teamwork and Communication
•	Building Competitive Advantage
•	Decision Making and Problem Solving
•	Continuous Improvement-Quality Management
•	Globalization and Cross Cultural Leadership
•	Change Management
•	Performance Assessment and Personnel Development
•	Leadership renewal

WHAT: ESM 613
WHEN: Mondays, 5:30p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: University Center, Room 145
WHO: Instructor, LuAnn Piccard

Proposed Texts
Leading Change, Kotter, J.P.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey, S.R.
Good to Great, Collins, J.
Pocket Mentor Four Volume Library: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges, Harvard Business
Harvard Business School Case Studies