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SST 195-02 - Introductory Special Topic: Women in Leadership

1 credits (Fall)
What makes a leader? Is it the title or the person’s effectiveness? How does gender influence leadership success? What about race, ethnicity, culture, and organizational context? This course will consider different theories on leadership and apply these to exploring women - including  Aung San Suu Kyi - in leadership positions in different countries and roles. Each student will select and prepare a report on a female leader. This course will be taught by Grinnell College Trustee, Kathryn Mohrman ‘67, and is sponsored by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership.

Prerequisite: None.
Note: Dates: September 18 to October 4. Short course deadlines apply.
Instructor: Mohrman