Based on recent developments in Austria and at WU in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the mandatory switch to distance learning as of November 3rd, this course will take place online, via ZOOM. The links to our online classes can be found on LEARN (Communication->Webconference->Start Zoom).

Building on the content of the course “Strategic Management and Strategic Leadership” (Course 2083), the “Advanced Strategic Leadership” course starts with a brief introduction to the fundamental theories and concepts of Strategy and Leadership. The course, however, focuses more in-depth on concepts and theories of strategic leadership. In this regard, key aspects, including the essence and scope of strategic leadership, the role, characteristics and experience of executives and their relationship to organizational outcomes are discussed. The course also presents different approaches to business-level and global strategies and reflects on their implications for strategic leaders.

Students who have passed this course successfully are able to:

· explain the role of strategy, strategic management and strategic leadership in an organization;

· distinguish between different types of leadership;

· understand the influence of situations on leader behavior;

· recognize the importance of leadership training and development in organizations;

· describe the two generic business strategies, understand their differences and their implications for strategic leaders;

· assess the drivers that shape global strategies and their implications for strategic leaders.

By the end of the course, students will be able to systematically apply concepts and theories of strategic leadership through in-depth analysis of case studies. By working hands-on on real case scenarios, students will be able to understand the application of theory to practice.

Since this class is held in an online format, attendance in all block sessions is mandatory. Unexcused absence results in failing the class.

The content and structure of the course is based on the textbook “Leadership in Organizations”, by Gary Yukl and William L. Gardner III. This textbook is available at the WU library.

· Paper proposal: 5%

· Final paper: 70%

· Final paper video presentation: 5%

· Chapter summaries: 20%

This course is available to students of the Cross-Functional Management Program and incoming Bachelor’s students. Although not mandatory, completion of Strategic Management and Strategic Leadership (Course 2083) is highly recommended prior to attending this course.

For questions concerning enrolment and waiting lists please contact Christina Kampe, the Coordinator of the Cross Functional Management Programme at cfm@wu.ac.at.

If you have any questions concerning this course content please feel free to contact us.

Barbara Sporn - barbara.sporn@wu.ac.at

Ana Godonoga - ana.godonoga@wu.ac.at