Leadership and Technology Management

Leadership and management in the context of high technology firms and digital business are the key theme of this course. The core of successful management in technology-based environments is the recognition of the value of employees for organizational success. Selection, development and performance management of employees are core activities of personnel management. Such practices are no longer seen as tasks that are the responsibility of a separate personnel department, but they become part of top management’s personnel strategy. Line managers are increasingly expected to play an active role in implementing management policies and practices. Leadership appears to be a critical determinant of organizational effectiveness whether we are discussing a football team, an army, a street gang or a multinational corporation. Leadership is the subject of intense academic research and debate and journalistic commentary. In this course we will highlight the critical roles of leadership on different levels for the success of technology-based companies.