This foundational survey course examines leadership through a creative lens. A key premise of this course is that we need the methodologies of artists and designers alongside those of scientists and entrepreneurs to undertake necessary transformational change and worldmaking. Course DescriptionThe in-demand creative skills introduced through this course, which can be applied at any scale and scope of endeavor, include: resourcefulness, adaptability, comfort with reinvention and failure, deep listening, empathy, critique, systems thinking, disciplined imagination, storytelling, facilitation, and community building. The course reviews major contemporary leadership theories and approaches; and students spend time considering their own leadership style, philosophy, strengths, and weaknesses. Finally, students develop a plan outlining key goals for their ongoing journey as a creative leader looking to lead creatives and lead creatively. / Please note that this course is part of MCAD’s Master of Arts in Creative Leadership and is a graduate level class. Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including registration policies, before completing your registration Class meeting detailsThis online course is asynchronous, meaning that there are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings; video demonstrations and tutorials; online discussions; projects. This course is worth 4 credits. Each credit represents approximately 9 hours of work per week.PrerequisitesStudents should be prepared for graduate level coursework.Required materialsHardwareA computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access.Class resourcesThis class uses Canvas, MCAD’s Learning Management System. Please see the link for more information.Class savingsRegister on or before May 12 and save $25.Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).Additional savings. Are you eligible? This course does not qualify for the $25 alumni rate.Questions?Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-Credit Tuition $1,980.00 Tuition Type Non-Credit TuitionFour-Credit Tuition Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens April 28. Date: Mon, Jun 2, 2025 - Fri, Jul 18, 2025 Time: Asynchronous Day(s) of the week: Asynchronous Ages: Open to stydages 18 and over. Term: Summer 2025 Instructor: Kami Norland Location: Online SKU: CL 6101 20 SU25 Prerequisites: Students should be prepared for graduate level coursework.