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Stephen B. Page
PB AF 542
Seattle Campus
Analyzes the institutional and political context of modern public management. Cases, readings, and discussion provide an integrated introduction to the major skills needed to successfully lead and manage government and nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: 541. Offered: Sp.
Class description
The Fall and Winter quarters of IMS explored external and internal dimensions of organizational leadership. This quarter we bring those dimensions together to examine how to shape policy and public life strategically as a leader and change agent. Using the frameworks, perspectives, and thought processes covered in the previous quarters, we will explore how leaders influence the policy process and social change more generally by getting laws and programs designed, adopted, and implemented. In doing so we will add two more important frameworks to your tool kit – policy politics and conflict resolution – along with some related concepts concerning partnerships.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Case method.
Recommended preparation
IMS-I and -II
Class assignments and grading
Weekly class participation and 3-4 applied memos.
80% memos; 20% participation.
