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Organizational, Strategic & Executive Leadership
Charles H. Polk School of Leadership and Professional Development
Leadership Competencies at MSU
Leading across Boundaries and Building Coalitions
Leaders operates on the edge of and across boundaries, often in areas in which they have no direct authority. Leaders recognize the system within which their own organization operates and work to make boundaries permeable.
- Establishes partnerships and alliances – Seeks out others with shared goals and values to create agreements with win-win solutions; focuses on core competencies and complements them with others sources.
- Builds collaborative relationships – Reaches across conventional boundaries to bring people together with the reliable information to work in constructive ways on shared concerns; creates trust and agreements in extended relationships.
- Practices political savvy and use of power – Acknowledges politics as a fact of organizational life; exercises power based on formal and informal authority to direct attention, control flow of information, and frame issues; identifies and engages persons who influence others.
- Fosters networks – Participates in social and professional networks; proactively pursues others with information, resources, or competency which can expand one’s knowledge; encourages exchanges.
- Lives globalization – Develops strategies and processes which recognize a "flat" earth; capitalizes on opportunities for rethinking workflow across geographical and geopolitical boundaries.
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Key Features
- Flexible Learning Format with convenient, accessible scheduling through online or classroom adult-oriented learning environments.
- Accelerated Degree Program
Ability to complete program OL major of 48 credit hours in 18 months.
- Credit for Prior Learning and Training
Recognition of previous education and work experience.
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- Regional Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
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- Affordable Tuition
Full-time financial aid availability and reasonable costs.
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- Faculty
Academic credentials and real-world experience.
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- Cohort Classes
Complete the program major with the same group of peers from start to finish.
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