OHRNS 380

Proseminar: Leadership and Strategy Through a Jewish Communal Lens

An introduction to the field of Jewish professional leadership for emerging practitioners. The course covers the foundational components of this degree: a) an introduction to Jewish communal life and its organization, b) thinking about leadership and your professional path, and c) core leadership practices and tools related to strategy and communications. Throughout the course, students will deepen their understanding of themselves and those in the Jewish communal sector, while they explore the theory and practice of leadership through looking at how it applies across different Jewish communities and organizations. The focus on strategy will be on practical tools and applications related to building a strategic plan, and core skills related to communications and crisis management. Usually offered every year.