This course focuses on the role of the C-Suite leadership and how the competing demands of those roles shape the organization. Students explore the differences between leadership and management and gain understanding of relevant C-Suite practices. Throughout the course, students examine the role of vision, mission, values, and organizational culture in guiding the organization. Topics include risk analysis, scenario planning, leadership models, influencing organizational culture, building relationships and networks, critical thinking, investor relations, crisis evaluation/mitigation, stakeholder analysis, negotiation and persuasion, and entrepreneurship.