Leadership

Ethical Leadership is a 3-credit course exposing community college/postsecondary students to key ethical knowledge, skills, and principles, including integrity, trust, accountability, transparency, fairness, respect, rule of law, and viability. Goals of the course include increasing understanding and application of ethical principles in real-world decision-making; developing skills in recognizing, assessing, and responding to ethical dilemmas; and fostering continued growth in and use of...

Ethical Leadership is a principles-based ethics course introducing students to key leadership and ethical knowledge and skills. Throughout the course, students apply ethical principles to contemporary, real-world situations that teens and young adults often encounter in school, at home, with friends, and in entry-level job positions. Topics addressed include integrity, trust, accountability, transparency, fairness, respect, rule of law, viability, and much more. Features a variety of...

Ethical Leadership for Middle-Level Students is a foundational ethics course that gives students the language and tools necessary to distinguish between right and wrong. It introduces students to key ethical principles, including respect, responsibility, integrity, transparency, fairness, trust, following rules and laws, and viability. Throughout the course, students examine and apply these principles to real-world situations that pre-teens and young adolescents commonly encounter in school,...

Targeted at business management students, Introduction to Management is a yearlong course that focuses on content in the Business Administration Core and Business Management Cluster Core at the career-sustaining and specialist levels. It expands student understanding of management, exposing them to several types of management, including customer relationship management, human resources management, knowledge management, information management, project management, supply chain management,...

Ethical Leadership for Middle-Level Students is a foundational ethics course that gives students the language and tools necessary to distinguish between right and wrong. It introduces students to key ethical principles, including respect, responsibility, integrity, transparency, fairness, trust, following rules and laws, and viability. Throughout the course, students examine and apply these principles to real-world situations that pre-teens and young adolescents commonly encounter in school,...

Teaching Community College/Postsecondary Ethical Leadership? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 30 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Community College/Postsecondary Ethical Leadership course. Course Guide included! We are indebted to the Daniels Fund for its support of this package. This free pricing requires completion of a brief survey that will...

Teaching Ethical Leadership? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 58 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Ethical Leadership course plus 14 additional ethics-related modules. Course Guide included! We are indebted to the Daniels Fund for its support of this package. This free pricing requires completion of a brief survey that will help us measure impact of...

Teaching Introduction to Management? Looking for resources that support instruction and tie directly to recommended course content? Then, check out this package, which includes 39 complete LAPs and PowerPoints hand-picked for use in the MBA Research Introduction to Management course. Course Guide included! This package is based on the Standard Introduction to Management course. Additional LAP materials may be required for the Accelerated or Honors-Ready version of the course. Reference the...

Leading change is an important life and professional skill. Teach your students what it means to lead change with Start the Revolution. This LAP covers how anyone can lead change by taking action, the qualities of effective leaders, the importance of communication, and how to handle resistance. Videos of teen leaders in action offer inspiration. Activities include opportunities to identify effective leadership skills and examine situations that require change leadership. LAPs (Learning...

Initiative is an extremely important skill in all areas—school, work, home, relationships, and more! Teach your students about this crucial trait with LAP-EI-024—Hustle! (Taking Initiative). They’ll learn why initiative is necessary and how they can demonstrate it in all aspects of their lives. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission)...

Achievement-oriented people produce high-quality work, demonstrate leadership, and take responsibility. If these are skills you’d like your students to learn about, check out High Hopes. This LAP shows students why an achievement orientation is so important—and what they can do to develop their own. This LAP is packed with videos and activities that engage and inspire students to aim higher, accomplish more, and achieve personal goals. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive...

Coaching is a life skill used to help others achieve more in life, not just on the court or on the field. Share Bring Out the Best with your students so they can learn the traits and skills needed to effectively coach others, as well as the coaching process itself. Videos of coaches in action from students to professionals show that anyone has the potential to coach others. Activities include reflecting on effective coaches, creating a coaching plan, and more. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages)...

Successful organizations have clear visions for their futures. But what makes a shared vision successful? This LAP explains the difference between organizational visions and team visions, shows what an effective vision looks like, and describes what team leaders can do to “sell” people on their company’s vision. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with...

Your students negotiate every day, whether they realize it or not. But not all negotiations are as simple as deciding what to have for dinner—what about important workplace negotiations, like advocating for a raise or bargaining with a coworker? With this LAP, you can give your students a leg up. They’ll learn how to negotiate with anyone—supervisors, coworkers, or customers. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Organizational culture is an essential component of every workplace. In this LAP, students will discover the core components of organizational culture and how they shape employees’ lives at work. They will learn the benefits of maintaining a positive culture, as well as the factors that influence a company’s culture. Students will also investigate organizational culture in the real world by researching successful companies. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional...

Life is full of decisions. Choosing cereal for breakfast is easy, but big decisions like choosing a career are difficult because they impact your life in a big way. This LAP—Worth the Risk (Assessing Risks of Personal Decisions)—will help your students learn how to assess and analyze risks of decisions that impact their lives and the lives of others. Activities and videos provide opportunities to discuss and assess the many different risks of personal decisions. LAPs (Learning Activity...

In today’s competitive workplace, it’s more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. So, how can students distinguish themselves from their peers? According to business professionals, learning how to effectively “sell” their ideas is a good start. In this LAP, students will learn to master the key steps in the process of idea selling and gain real-life insight on why this skill is so important. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all...

Be the Change explains how to develop ethical leadership skills. This LAP includes information about what makes an ethical leader and how ethical leaders respond to dilemmas in different situations. It also includes hands-on activities and current links that will make the concept of ethical leadership practical and relevant for students. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes...

Practice What You Preach (Modeling Ethical Behavior) provides students with the skills they need to model ethical behavior. This LAP explains why ethical behavior is important, demonstrates how people learn by example to behave ethically and provides step-by-step instructions so students can learn how to model ethical behavior. With engaging activities and relevant examples, students will gain the necessary skills to become ethical leaders in the future. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are...

Inspired people fill history books—from musicians and artists to world-class athletes, inspiration is the common factor uniting many successful individuals. In this LAP, students will discover the importance of inspiration within organizations and groups of all shapes and sizes. They will learn how to harness the power of inspiration to bring out the best in the people around them, improving their leadership skills and interpersonal relationships along the way. LAPs (Learning Activity...

Teach your students to think critically and challenge the status quo. Unfollow the Crowd (Challenging the Status Quo) explains the reasons for herd mentality and offers strategies to question ingrained practices that limit people and prevent innovation. Videos and activities provide opportunities to challenge groupthink and status quo behavior and to reflect on the qualities that all great leaders have in common. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that...

Chances are, most students will find themselves in a position of power at some point in their lives. But do they know how to use that power to reach their goals? In this LAP, students will learn about the different types of power and how to use them appropriately so that they can become effective and respected leaders. In the Gray Zone, students will examine the tricky situation facing individuals that suddenly have authority over their peers and friends. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are...

From selecting a career path to participating in politics, learning how to consider different perspectives is an essential life skill. In this LAP, students will learn how to appropriately consider new and different ideas so that they can make well-informed decisions at school, at work, and in life. Students will gain hands-on experience with opposing opinions through the individual and group activities, where they will use the internet to research topics relevant to their own lives. LAPs...

Increased self-esteem, more meaningful relationships, improved group morale… The benefits of giving praise are practically endless. In this LAP, students will learn how to give effective recognition, helping them develop the leadership and interpersonal skills they need to succeed in the modern workplace. For example, in The Gray Zone, students will examine the case of a restaurant manager who feels that praise is unnecessary—and determine for themselves just how important recognition really...

Leadership is important in many areas of life. We rely on strong leaders for ourselves, and often, others rely on us for leadership as well. Help your students explore the need for good leadership in the workplace. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about leadership, a (So What?) discussion of why it's...

In any group situation, it can be hard for everyone to agree—that’s where consensus building comes in! This LAP explains what consensus is and isn’t, the advantages and disadvantages of using it, and the steps any group can take to build consensus. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about consensus...

Persuading people isn’t the same as forcing them to agree with you—in fact, it’s a skill that requires effort, attention, and practice! This LAP explains the uses of persuasion, the steps it takes to become persuasive, and the techniques anyone can use to become more persuasive. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes...

Starting and running a successful, well-respected company doesn’t just require business smarts—it requires dedication to ethical principles and a commitment to doing what’s right. In this LAP, students will explore several common ethical dilemmas associated with starting a company and will discover the importance of using ethics as a “compass” when beginning a new business venture. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Teach your students how effective leadership can help a business be more productive, its employees be more creative and skilled, and its leaders enjoy both internal and external rewards. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about leadership in organizations, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to...

Creativity is important in all aspects of life! Teach your students how they can enhance and develop their own creative skills. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about demonstrating creativity, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, and a short (Gray Zone) case addressing ethical...

Decision-making skills are crucial for success in life, so prepare your students with Weigh Your Options (Decision-Making). Not only does this LAP teach students an organized way to make good decisions at home, in school, and at work, but it also explains the benefits of using a decision-making model. The LAP provides student activities that promote critical thinking and include opportunities to make hypothetical personal and business decisions in their daily lives. LAPs (Learning Activity...

Time-management skills can help students keep up in school, keep up with friends and family, and still have time left over for the activities they enjoy. Time is a valuable natural resource that we must use wisely. This LAP teaches the importance of time management, general principles of time management, and a step-by-step process for creating your own time-management plan. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

In-depth, research-based rubric for networking with others includes detailed behavioral anchors and three sample scenarios, making it useful for both assessment and instructional purposes. Use to assess capstone activities, for competitive event preparation, in student career portfolios. Highly recommended for performance-oriented programs.(Teaching in a member state? Rubrics can be accessed free via State’s Connection!) ...