Raleigh, North Carolina: SLC 250 Critical and Creative Decision Making Models
This course is designed for the student who wants to learn to think critically and creatively when making decisions taking into consideration a variety of decision making models across [sub] disciplines. Throughout the course, students will be presented a minimum of 4 models on decision-making and thinking processes across [sub] disciplines to consider when addressing different problems. Questions will be asked of students in a way that will foster critical and creative thinking in order to analyze, process, and identify effective ways for approaching a problem/situation using the models presented.
Taken fall semester 2020 as a prerequisite for the minor Dr. Debbie Acker (NCSU)
This course prepares students to demonstrate leadership competencies through the lens of a global mindset. The more students are exposed to new experiences, the more they will be adaptable to the ever changing challenges globally, today and in the future. The course will enhance their ability to articulate and apply their understanding of what it means to practice being a global minded leader today while seeking to be employed in their field of study following graduation. Based on readings, experiences and courses associated with the Global Leadership and Team Decision Making Minor, students will be asked to reflect on the way their course topics and cultural experiences in four countries (United States, Czech Republic, Germany and Austria) compare and contrast the way in which students prior knowledge and understanding of global leadership and teamwork in organizations was to what develops over their cohort experiences abroad. Primary focus will be on developing the student’s personal understanding for how to lead with a global mindset, as well as how to work in teams with a global mindset. This, in turn, will better prepare them for how to effectively address a situation and be able to articulate why this learning matters and how to apply it in future situations.
Dr. Debbie Acker (NCSU)
Learning Experiences and Visits
City tour Terezin visit bobsledding scavenger hunt Petrin Tower
The course provides a framework for understanding and analyzing strategic planning and decision making in the textile and apparel supply chain, from fiber through retail. It integrates theory and practice through lectures, case studies, and exercises to provide students an understanding of the competitive dynamics in the textile industry, including structural and behavioral components and the role of entrepreneurship. Dr. Helmut Hergeth (NCSU) and Dr. Vaclac Svec (Czech University of Life Sciences)
Learning Experiences and Visits
Bomma glass factory Prague Airport tour "Act As A" game simulation visit to the Czech University of Life Sciences Entrepreneurial program
Teamwork in Organizations focuses on how individuals work together effectively in an interdependent and diverse world. This course will impart cutting-edge thinking on leading in team-based organizations, including the organizational factors required to create successful work teams. In this class you will explore your personality, strengths, preferences, and leadership style. You will also gain insights into working with others from different cultures. This class is practice-oriented so that you have a chance not only to think about, but also test new approaches towards working in teams. The course utilizes lectures, self-assessments, classroom activities, personal development/reflection papers and site visits to enhance your skills as a global team leader. By the end of the course, you will be better able to describe who you are and have a solid and broad toolkit to enable you to navigate working more successfully in global and diverse teams.
Dr. Leigh Shamblin (NCSU) and Dr. Hazel Gruenewald (Reutlingen University)
Learning Experiences and Visits
Mercedes Factory tour Tübingen visit Cliffton Strengths Assessment Global Teams in the classroom
Systematic principles for managing human resource component of parks, recreation, event, and tourism organizations. Leadership, group dynamics, human resources planning and organizing, employee recruitment, selection and supervision.
Dr. Kyle Bunds (NCSU) and Dr. Jason Bocarro (NCSU)
Learning Experiences and Visits
TSV Schliersee Area 47 interview and tour Bergisel Ski jump and OlympiaWorld