Special Topics in Creative Enterprises (529-0-10)

Topic

Global Leadership: Lessons from the Renaissance

Instructors

Leslie A DeChurch

Meeting Info

TBA: TBA

Overview of class

The Global Leadership Intensive immerses students in the history, culture, and leadership of Renaissance Florence to sharpen their capacity for leadership today. The course is built around five topics: Leading from Within: Strengths, Values, and Purpose; The Bottega: Leading Teams; Bridging Factions: Intergroup Leadership; Leading Without Authority: Soft Power and St. Catherine of Siena; and Building a Legacy: Leadership That Lasts. Each workshop pairs site visits and Renaissance cases with team exercises and applies them to the challenges leaders face today.

This hybrid course combines pre-program preparation, a week in Florence, and post-program reflection. Students will create a Renaissance Leadership Portfolio, a curated collection that links historic insights to their current teams, projects, and career aspirations. Along the way, they'll benefit from deep networking with accomplished alumni and experience accelerated growth that extends beyond the classroom.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for students in the MSLCE students only.
Add Consent: Department Consent Required