3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Credit By ExaminationDepartmental CreditLower DivisionMilitary
Introduces the student to many of the fundamental concepts of leading Sailors and Marines, which shall be expanded upon during the continuum of leadership development throughout NROTC. It develops the elements of leadership vital to the effectiveness of Navy/Marine Corps officers by reviewing the theories and parameters of leadership and management within and outside of the Naval Service and progressing through values development, interpersonal skills, management skills, and application theory. Practical applications are explored through the use of experiential exercises, readings, case studies, and laboratory discussions.
Learning Outcomes1Explain the differences between management and leadership.
2Describe sources of leader power and related influence tactics.
3Describe the interaction between the leader, the followers, and the situation.
4Describe the building blocks of leadership skills and how they impact a leader's effectiveness.
5Perform a leadership personality analysis and interpret its results.
6Describe rational and emotional approaches to organizational changes.
7Apply leadership concepts to a written analysis of a real-world leader.
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