(2026 LSS) Global Leadership: Skills for 21st Century

About

Today’s emerging leaders face complex challenges such as navigating rapidly changing external conditions, addressing ethical dilemmas, making sound decisions, and communicating vision amid global uncertainty. They must also learn how to align diverse international teams toward exceptional performance and act as global change agents who create new value for their organizations. This course aims to develop students’ understanding of leadership in an international and intercultural context. It explores how global leaders inspire, influence, and manage diverse teams across cultural, institutional, and geographic boundaries.

Participants will critically analyse global leadership theories, develop intercultural competence, and apply leadership frameworks to real-world cases and simulations. Moreover, this course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of contemporary leadership theories and models while fostering self-awareness and reflection on their own leadership potential. It supports their progression from followers to leaders by exploring the mindsets, competencies, and behaviours essential for effective leadership in a global context.

Course leader

Domagoj HRUŠKA, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics & Business, Croatia

Target group

Master students (and Bachelor students in their final year) as well as recent graduates and young professionals who wish to acquire new knowledge in specific areas

Course aim

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the key theories and models of global leadership and intercultural management. They will be able to identify and interpret cultural dimensions that influence leadership behaviour, communication, and decision-making across diverse contexts. Students will also learn to analyse complex leadership challenges faced by international organizations and cross-border teams, and to develop effective, inclusive, and ethical leadership strategies in response. Through experiential exercises, case studies, and simulations, participants will further strengthen their practical leadership skills and enhance their ability to lead diverse teams in a global environment.

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