Theories and Principles of Leadership and Management

The course, Management and Leadership Skills for Youth Work, provides an understanding of particular issues relevant to operating effective and sustainable organizations. While the course is geared towards youth development professionals, the concepts covered in the units are relevant to any field of work or social organization. Unit 1 examines the concepts of leadership and management and the theories underpinning an understanding of the issues. In addition to understanding the concepts and theories, the unit will expose learners to debates relating to definitions and operations of managers and leaders within organizations.

The unit is divided into two sessions as follows:

Session 1.1: Leadership and management concepts and theories
Session 1.2: Operating as a manager and/or leader