MSL-302: Leading Small Organizations II

The course continues the methodology of MSL 301. Analyze tasks; prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accomplish task. Delegate tasks and supervise. Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organization under stress. Examine and apply lessons from leadership case studies. Examine importance of ethical decision making in setting a positive climate that enhances team performance. Course includes a Leadership Laboratory where students have leadership responsibilities for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of various training and activities with basic course students and for the ROTC program as a whole. Students develop, practice, and refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of responsible positions. Course also requires participation in three one-hour sessions for physical fitness each week and participation in one weekend training exercise. Additional weekend exercises may be offered for optional participation. Prerequisite: MSL 301 or permission of the Military Science and Leadership Program Coordinator.