John Schaffner

Courses

BUSMHR 7234 - Developing Leaders and Coaches Through Practical Exercises

The course starts with basic leadership and coaching principles and ends with complex practical exercises challenging students to become better leaders. The course progresses, allowing the student to build upon the lessons learned through the course. The program incorporates planning, preparation, practical exercises, case studies, coaching and assessment to train and develop future leaders.

BUSMHR 7228 - Introduction to Organizational Business Coaching

For students interested in building their own organizational and leadership coaching skills; class will explore the various roots and perspectives of modern coaching while building the skills of coaching which center upon but are not limited to deep listening, coaching presence, business acumen, cultural dynamics and powerful questioning. Prereq: Enrollment in MBA, WPMBA, MHRM, or SMBA, or permission of instructor.

BUSMHR 7229 - Advanced Organizational Business Coaching

This course follows Introduction to Organizational Business Coaching and intends to broaden the learners lens beyond the one-on-one coaching or coaching as a leadership skillset and venture into how coaching cultures evolve, what the coaching industry holds, and eventually will build on more complex skills in several modules on Systemic Organizational Team Coaching. Prereq: 7228, and enrollment in MBA, WPMBA, or MHRM.

BUSMHR 7230 - Developing High Performance Teams

Groups and teams are becoming a way of life in organizations. This course will teach the theory and processes of group and team behavior so that you can successfully manage groups and work effectively in a variety of group settings. It is intended for students who seek greater understanding of teams and wish to increase their competence in managing and working effectively in these contexts. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 828.

BUSMHR 7238 - Leadership Effectiveness Through Applied Projects and Team Coaching

Hone, develop, and apply leadership competencies through a real-world consulting project while receiving on-going individual and team coaching. Prereq: Enrollment in a Fisher College of Business grad program, or permission of instructor.

BUSMHR 4228 - Introduction to Organizational Business Coaching

For students interested in building their own organizational and leadership coaching skills; class will explore the various roots and perspectives of modern coaching while building the skills of coaching which center upon but are not limited to deep listening, coaching presence, business acumen, cultural dynamics, and powerful questioning. Prereq: English 1110.01 or equiv.

BUSMHR 7306 - Leadership & Interpersonal Dynamics

This will be a highly interactive course with several simulations and action-based learning exercises throughout the semester. Students will learn about leadership characteristics and the environment in which some characteristics thrive while others falter. The student will learn about their own leadership style including gaps they may have and how to bridge those gaps. Prereq: Enrollment in MHRM program.

BUSMHR 4221 - Concepts and Competencies for Managing People

Application of concepts to managing oneself and others in real work situations, includes practice of behavioral skills such as delegation, persuasion and performance feedback. Prereq: 2291 or 2292 (BusAdm 499.01); and 3200 (701), and AcctMIS 2200 (211), 2300 (212), and BusMgt 2320 (330), 2321 (331). Not open to students with credit for 704.

MBA 6204 - Principled Leadership

Skills enhancement in professional teamwork and leadership roles. Prereq: Enrollment in Executive MBA program, or permission of instructor.