Specialized Training in Business Leadership

Class

BMGT 2006

The course is an intensive training in the specific concepts and skills related to general business/ leadership functions. Students will learn to recognize and grow in four areas to strengthen workplace skills. Areas addressed in the course include the following:

•   Assertiveness in the Workplace: Learn to say what you mean and mean what you say. Obtain skills to become a more effective communicator in the workplace.
•   Imposter Syndrome & Level of Motivation: Private, brief assessments will be given for both Imposter Syndrome and Level of Motivation. Students will have the opportunity to share their responses should they choose to do so. Students will learn the impact of these experiences and their effects, followed by applicable tactics to eliminate them and regain the confidence and motivation needed to perform at the highest level possible.
•   Emotional Intelligence (EQ): A heightened level of EQ has been proven through numerous studies to be directly related to a person’s success in their career while simultaneously improving their quality of relationships, communication, and adaptability. The course will improve understanding of precisely what EQ is, how it works, and how to improve in this skill set.

Format for Delivery

F-2-F

Course Learning Objectives

Students will assess their current workplace traits and skills. Students will have the opportunity to apply concepts and insights shared in the course to improve their work performance. Students will identify business principles, current issues, and topics in general business/leadership.

Evaluation Standards

This course is graded pass (P) or fail (F) based upon attendance and participation.

Grading Standards

This course is graded pass (P) or fail (F) based upon attendance and participation.

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).

Contact Hours

Revised

Fall 2023