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151-0725-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MAVT

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Exciting Leadership in a Thrilling Real Business World

Lecturers & Examiners: Andreas Halbleib

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:09

Abstract

What is leadership in a real world? What are the preconditions of personal leadership? What is the differences between Leadership and Management? What is the price to be payed to be a Leader? What are the core competences of a Leader? How to become an inspiring Leader? How to experience exciting leadership in a thrilled real business world.

Objective

The objective of this course is to understand the impact of Leadership and to learn based on longterm international leadership experiences very practicale competences and skills needed to be a leader.

Content

Definitions and methodes what leadership is about based on real industrial examples. Levels of Leadership. Conflicts, challenges and risks of Leaders. Competences of a leader such as: decision making processes, communication, emotional intelligence, change processes and understanding of people behaviours.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Yes, always after lecture via mail.

Literature

Not mandatory, but to be reccommended: "The Effective Executive" from Peter Drucker, Verlag Vahlen; ISBN 978 3 8006 46715 from 2014.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Exciting Leadership in a Thrilling Real Business World	Wed 14:15-17:00 (ETZ E 9)	3 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- 5. Semester
  - Focus Specialization
    - Manufacturing Science (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Konrad Wegener To achieve the required 20 credit points for the focus specialization you need to pass all 3 compulsory courses (HS/FS). The other 8 credit points can be achieved from the elective courses.)
Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Mechanics, Materials, Structures (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)