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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Non profit Management and Leadership
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Lilach Dora
Coordinator Office Hours:
half an hour before and after class
Teaching Staff:
Lilach Dora
Course/Module description:
This course explores leadership and management within organizations, with a specific focus on non-profit and social impact organizations.
Throughout the course, we will define leadership and distinguish it from management. We will delve into the characteristics of constructive and adaptive leadership, as well as the management of complex systems. Topics include: Solving complex problems and leading systemic change.
Trust-based leadership and relevant management methodologies.
Navigating human capital and organizational politics
Course/Module aims:
Course Objectives
Developing cognitive processes, perceptions, and applied approaches for working as managers and leaders within and for non-profit organizations (NPOs).
Cultivating the ability to manage tensions and complexities in leading social systems and solving social issues, including the implementation of sustainable changes.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Students will apply tailored management methods for the professional administration of NPOs and utilize systems thinking to solve complex problems.
Students will solve complex problems while distinguishing between leadership and management, utilizing adaptive leadership models, systems thinking, and Peter Senge’s Iceberg Model.
Students will demonstrate professional proficiency in managing the inherent tensions of social sector management.
Students will develop tension-management skills specifically relevant to the leadership and operation of non-profit organizations.
Attendance requirements(%):
80
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
הנה התרגום המקובל לשיטות הוראה באקדמיה:
Interactive lectures, simulations, and case studies.
Course/Module Content:
Course Topics
Professional Management
Defining Leadership: Adaptive, Constructive, and Destructive Leadership
Human Capital Management: Navigating tensions between personnel needs, organizational goals, and social ideologies
Organizational Structure of social entities and its impact on management
Organizational Politics
Systems Thinking
Trust-Based Management
Behavioral Management Skills: Selected topics based on group preference (e.g., conducting difficult conversations, providing feedback, etc.)
Required Reading:
הנה תרגום הביבליוגרפיה לפורמט אקדמי באנגלית (APA style). כיוון שמדובר במקורות שתורגמו לעברית או נכתבו בעברית, ציינתי את שמות הספרים באנגלית (הכותר המקורי או תרגום מקורב) והוספתי הערה לגבי פרקי החובה.
Bibliography / Reading List
Algom, D. (2019). Gestalt Psychology: A History of Psychology. The Open University of Israel. [Hebrew]
Altman, A. (2016). Thinking Systems: Approaches to Understanding and Managing Complex Systems (Ed. Regev-Shoshani, A.). Modan. (Mandatory chapters to be announced).
Dura, L. (2023). The Depth of Change: Leadership, Management, and Systems Thinking (2nd ed.). Ma'avarim Institute. (Chapters: Constructive and Destructive Leadership, HIC Model, Systems Thinking).
Drucker, P. F. (2005). Management Challenges for the 21st Century. Mater. (Mandatory chapters to be announced).
Harris, T. A. (1980). I'm OK – You're OK. Tammuz. (Mandatory chapters to be announced).
Samuel, Y. (1990). Organizations: Characteristics, Structures, Processes. University of Haifa. (Mandatory chapters to be announced).
Samuel, Y. (2010). Organizational Pathology: Life and Death of Organizations. University of Haifa; Miskal. (Mandatory chapters to be announced).
Senge, P. M. (1998). The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization (Trans. B. Korot). Mater. (Mandatory chapters to be announced).
Omer, H. (2008). The New Authority: Family, School, and Community. Modan. (Mandatory chapters to be announced).
Fox, S. (1998). The Psychology of Resistance to Change. Bar-Ilan University. (Mandatory chapters to be announced).
Heifetz, R. A., & Linsky, M. (2007). Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Leading. Yedioth Ahronoth. (Mandatory chapters to be announced).
Schein, E. H. (2010). Organizational Culture and Leadership (3rd ed. Vol. 2). John Wiley & Sons.
Additional Reading Material:
The reading list consists primarily of books; it is highly recommended to read each book in its entirety.
Mandatory reading assignments focusing on specific chapters from each book will be provided throughout the course.
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Referat 90 %
Attendance / Participation in Field Excursion 10 %
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