Integrating Leadership Theory

Integrating Leadership Theory and Practice through
Computer-based Simulation:
A Guide to Integrating vLeader 2007 with The Leadership Experience (4th Ed)

Richard L. Daft. (2008) Thompson-South-Western

Prepared by John E. Dunning
Troy University

© 2007, by John E. Dunning, All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents
LIST OF TABLES ………………………………………………………………...
LIST OF FIGURES ………………………………………………………………
Part One: Using Simulations to Reinforce Leadership Theory
• Introduction to the vLeader 2007 Simulation .……………………….…… o Overview of the Simulation o The Three-to-One Leadership Concept o Overview of the Simulation Scenarios
• Strategy for integrating vLeader 2007 …..…………………..……..……... o Experiential Learning – Four Stages
o Cycle 2 – Scenario Two Strategy and Tactics …….……………..….. o Cycle 3 – Scenario Three Strategy and Tactics …………………….. o Cycle 4 – Scenario Four Strategy and Tactics …………..………….. o Cycle 5 – Scenario Five Strategy and Tactics ……….……..………..
• Key Learning Points Handouts o Cycle 1 – Scenario One Key Learning Points………….……..……… o Cycle 2 – Scenario Two Key Learning Points………….…..………… o Cycle 3 – Scenario Three Key Learning Points…………..,………… o Cycle 4 – Scenario Four Key Learning Points…………..…………… o Cycle 5 – Scenario Five Key Learning Points………………..………
Part Five: vLeader 2007 Resources
• Ordering vLeader 2007 from SimuLearn ……………………………..
• Instructor’s List of vLeader 2007 Resources …………………………
• vLeader 2007 Planner ………………………………………………….
• vLeader 2007 Assessment Questions ….…………………………….
• vLeader 2007 Scoring Screens ………………………………………..
PowerPoint Slides (Separate Folder)
• Integrating Leadership Theory and Practice (Introduction)
• Facilitator’s Guide
• Cycle 1 – Scenario One
• Cycle 2 – Scenario Two
• Cycle 3 – Scenario Three
• Cycle 4 – Scenario Four
• Cycle 5 – Scenario Five

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