Interpersonal Skills

Credits: 3

Description:

Developing and improving interpersonal and group dynamic skills for effective leadership in organizations. Emphasis on action learning and real-world application of skills.

Course Objectives
Through taking this course, students should be able to:
1. Develop knowledge of concepts of interpersonal behavior and conflict management
2. Recognize the relationship between interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors
3. Increase communication ability in many settings through using reflection-in-action skills
4. Display development of interpersonal skills in work and family relationships
5. Increase problem-solving and decision-making skills in group processes

Instructor:

Professor Taggart Smith smith11@purdue.edu 494-6391