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Collaborative Open Class: Leading, Sensemaking and the Future

Target GroupMasterResource TypeFull CourseDomainLeadership for Sustainability and Business TransformationDuration> 4hAuthorJochen Koch
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  • This resource develops students’ understanding of leadership during crises, focusing on sensemaking theory and communication strategies. Students learn to analyze how leaders interpret and communicate uncertainty, while gaining analytical skills in comparing different crisis management approaches through contemporary examples.

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  • This module combines lecture content, academic readings, and real-world cases. It works effectively as a complete class session, with pre-readings, lecture discussion, and a post-lecture analytical assignment.
  • Faculty should review both theoretical materials (academic papers) and practical examples (news articles) before teaching.
  • The module is part of a broader course series, with supporting materials including lecture slides, additional readings, and video content. Background readings provide deeper theoretical context for interested students.

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Full Course

Coordinate sequencing with other curricular elements to avoid overlap and ensure progression. Students should engage with comprehensive learning objectives through varied assessment methods. Monitor workload distribution and provide academic support resources. Design integration opportunities that connect course content to broader academic programs and professional development goals.

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      • General KnowledgeGeneral knowledge represents foundational understanding across multiple disciplines needed for sustainable development. It creates an integrated mindset that connects basic and advanced topics across various knowledge domains.
      • Economics
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      • Marketing and advertising
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    • Critical thinking
    • Self-awareness
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    • Normative awareness
    • Anticipatory thinking
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    • Socio-emotional learning
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      • General KnowledgeGeneral knowledge represents foundational understanding across multiple disciplines needed for sustainable development. It creates an integrated mindset that connects basic and advanced topics across various knowledge domains.
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      • Marketing and advertising
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      • Systems thinking
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      • Cognitive learning
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