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Leadership and Interpersonal Skills CMGT 7535

Construction Management - CMGT Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Provides the essential skills to manage a diverse construction workforce. Factors influencing performance, personality, culture and organizational norms, as well as the practical application of modern management concepts and techniques will be discussed. Skills will be developed through lecture, casework, assignments and discussions. Students are expected to complete several leadership and interpersonal skills related to the assignments in class. These skill developments provide the opportunity for practical application of the key course concepts being taught. Students are expected to actively participate in small group exercises by: working in teams on assigned tasks, contributing their ideas and showing group effort, as well as following through on their commitments and tasks assigned and using effective communication skills appropriate for the situation.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Differentiate leadership from management in the construction industry.
  • Apply the 'Leadership Framework' to workplace situations.
  • Develop effective teams by applying the appropriate leadership style.
  • Employ a motivation-oriented approach with individuals and groups.
  • Communicate effectively with people who are of different personality types.
  • Effectively address conflict situations.
  • Critically analyze the work environment and its complexities on typical project sites.
  • Contribute positively to organizational change.

Effective as of Fall 2022

Related Programs

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills (CMGT 7535) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Construction Management
    Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time

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