The aim of the course is for students to become familiar with the leadership skills necessary to become effective, purposeful and good leaders. The main topic areas include leadership styles, strategic thinking, effective communication, team building, time management, responsibility and assertiveness.

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Course description:

Psychology of Leadership

Lecturer: Dr. Mátyás Káplár

In this module, we delve deep into the multifaceted world of leadership psychology. This course is an exploration of the personality traits, attitudes, and self-knowledge that underpin effective leadership. Our objective is to cultivate a deep understanding among participants about the significance of embodying leadership qualities rather than merely being a boss.

Throughout this module, students will scrutinize the critical personality traits that define successful leaders, including empathy, resilience, adaptability, and ethical decision-making. We emphasize the pivotal role of self-knowledge in leadership, helping students uncover their own strengths and areas for growth. The module encourages participants to reflect on their own leadership styles and develop a heightened awareness of their personal qualities.

The primary aim of this course is for participants to internalize the notion that leadership is more than a position of authority – it's also about inspiring and guiding others toward shared goals, fostering collaborative environments, and making a lasting impact on organizations. This module is designed for those who aspire to become transformative leaders, capable of harnessing their psychology to lead with wisdom and compassion.

How to communicate? Characteristics of good leaders 

Lecturer: Dr. Norbert Sipos

Communication and culture are the basis of understanding, which also connects but separates us from each other. Should we in Rome do as Romans do? In this session, the participants experience communication-related challenges and stereotypical situations where the usual communication channels don’t work. Furthermore, leadership theories about leadership characteristics are also tackled, and recent data from the Graduate Career Tracking System is provided regarding managerial positions.

Motivation and leadership styles and strategies 

What are the basics of motivating others? How can we ensure internal collaboration in order to pursue the final scope of the leaders? These are common questions which should be supported by theoretical background, common thinking, simulation and in-person experience. Beyond the video-supported approach, a manager-employee simulation is also provided to enhance the learning experience.

Personal Branding for Future Leaders

Lecturer: Dr. Gyöngyi Pozsgai

The module will prepare students to define and communicate their personal brand by understanding their values, setting goals, and taking risks that can lead to landing their dream job. A strong personal brand can also help get promotions, increase confidence and become successful leaders. Students will learn how to develop skills for defining their personal brand and better understanding how their brand aligns with their future careers. The basics of effective public speaking will also discussed. Students will also gain knowledge on how to apply personal branding strategies in digital and in-person contexts, including networking opportunities and social media platforms.

Conflict Resolution

This module will explore the reasons for workplace conflict and compare the types of dispute resolution procedures that are used in the workplace. It will help students gain a new understanding of the various types of conflicts in workplace settings as well as sources of disputes and guidelines on how to transform conflict into collaboration. Students will learn to develop skills and insights that can empower them when dealing with conflicts. The discussion topics will include emotional intelligence, collaborative communication, the cost of ignoring conflicts, how to handle difficult employee behavior and how lo lead and manage change. Students will develop a long-term strategy to confidently and effectively address different types of conflict.

Negotiation Techniques

This module introduces students to the theory and practice of international business negotiation. The topics cover essentials of negotiation, advanced negotiation skills, and specific negotiation scenarios. Students will be introduced to techniques that will enable them to negotiate and communicate effectively not only with their potential business partners, but also to communicate and advocate more effectively in all areas of life.

Internal and external factors that influence negotiation will be discussed, and types of meetings will be introduced. Through participation in negotiation exercises, students will have the opportunity to practice powers of communication and persuasion and to experiment with a variety of negotiating tactics and strategies. They will learn to better analyze negotiations in general and prepare more effectively for future negotiations in which they may be involved. They will also have the opportunity to acquire basic knowledge about settling disputes creatively. They will learn about how negotiation can impact and improve business relationships. By understanding the dynamics of each unique negotiating situation, they will be able to enter future negotiations in a stronger position and emerge with more positive outcomes.

Leadership Styles and Strategies of Famous Politicians

Lecturer: Dr. Zoltán Vörös

This lecture provides an in-depth analysis of the intricate realm of politics and international diplomacy, concentrating on the influence of political leadership styles on worldwide matters. An in-depth analysis of the various dimensions of leadership within the field of international relations will be conducted, including an examination of the strategies, decision-making procedures, and individual qualities that characterize effective leadership on a worldwide scale. Through the examination of case studies, historical instances, and current events, students will acquire a more thorough understanding of the functions that leaders execute when it comes to establishing diplomatic ties, directing conflicts, and instituting international policies.

Intercultural Sensitivity at the Workplace

Lecturer: Dr. Zsuzsa Koltai

This interactive class helps students understand cultural differences, promotes intercultural sensitivity and develops intercultural communication skills. The session explores the topics of intercultural sensitivity from different perspectives. In addition to discussing issues related to cultural diversity, identity, stereotypes, prejudices, and opportunities for better understanding people from other cultures, the class develops students' skills through pair and group work to be able to successfully cooperate and work with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Time and Stress Management

Lecturer: Dr. Gábor Balogh

As a manager you will face an increasing number of time-consuming processes. It is essential to be aware of things that waste time in order to cultivate time management techniques that support your ability to focus on the most important tasks. The choice between urgent and important tasks, procrastination, the continuous adrenalin buzz, being busy and taking too much can result in difficult situations. There are so many typical mistakes we all make but good methods and approaches can help us. If you cannot prioritize your needs and you have a lack of self-awareness about time, you will experience stress and eventually burnout. There are many overlaps between time management and stress management. During the course you will learn about several aspects of stress management and its methodology for stress-free productivity.

Self-awareness in Leadership Development

There are some professions where personality is the most important resource to be successful. These professions can be found in strong human-human relations, and the manager has an exceptional role in interpersonal interactions. How can one motivate, delegate, develop, and communicate effectively without a high level of self-awareness? What are the consequences if a leader has a big blind-spot in self-knowledge? What are the threats and disadvantages of this problem? And what are the benefits for a leader to become more self-aware? This course will cover the pros and cons of improving self-knowledge, while exploring different levels of self-awareness and techniques for developing self-awareness. The most crucial part of this developmental process is self-reflection. During this course you will engage in activities to put self-reflection techniques into the practice.