Course Detail: BUS500 - Applied Leadership, Track I: Growing Responsive Organizations through Applied Leadership
The Applied Leadership certificate is designed to support professionals working in a community-based setting who desire to develop their capacity as innovators, problem-solvers and effective community leaders. The Applied Leadership certificate program guides participants through four tracks beginning with: (1) an examination of applied leadership, (2) the importance of leveraging emotional intelligence to maximize individual and organizational effectiveness, (3) the utilization of lateral thinking to execute mission-aligned strategy, and (4) the role of project management to effectively manage large scale, social impact projects.
Participants may complete each track separately, but must complete all four program tracks to earn the Certificate in Applied Leadership.
Non-profit organizations, community-based organizations working in the areas of human services, social services, or education-related settings.
"We receive not only knowledge, but tools that we can utilize on the job immediately. The instructor is all around excellent, professional, well versed in the topic, communicates frequently, his PowerPoints are top notch, and he has implemented the use of technology within our online sessions flawlessly. I feel as though I am receiving a graduate level/quality education through Continuing Studies because Dr. Oliver has prepared the course and each session so well." - Applied Leadership Student
"The course materials and curriculum were applicable and relevant to my workspace and Dr. Oliver was open to learning from the students. He was prepared for each class and willing to help us grow personally and professionally." - Applied Leadership Student
Facilitator, Lisa Gomez-Osborn, is a dynamic entrepreneur who coaches individuals and companies to higher levels of performance. Lisa is a highly effective communicator, motivator and coach -- passionate about helping people clarify and execute their entrepreneurial ideas. Lisa currently serves as founder and CEO of LGO Consulting, providing executive coaching at the state and national level.
Dr. Brad Oliver serves as Program Coordinator for the Applied Leadership Certificate program. He serves as clinical Associate Professor of Educational Leadership in the School of Education at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Brad has an extensive background in K-12 education, public policy, social enterprise and non-profit management. In addition to teaching in higher education, Brad serves as a professional consultant to several northeast Indiana non-profit organizations, offering training in the areas of leadership development and strategic execution. He has over twenty-five years of experience serving as a board member and executive officer on several community and non-profit boards.
