This course is designed to introduce application of theoretical concepts and build the planners practical problem solving, communication, and implementation skills so that they are effective leaders and team members. Participants will explore the differences between providing leadership in the public and private sectors and the interplay between critical organizational processes. Classes will be seminars involving guided discussions based on readings on current theory and case studies of real situations taken from city government and planning practice. The case studies will involve students in role play designed to develop skills and allow for personal feedback. Guest speakers from Canada and via video link from overseas will join some classes. This is a highly interactive course that is designed to provide an opportunity for participants to apply organizational and management theory to real planning problems and by so doing develop their personal leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to a level that will make them effective in a work environment. Participants will achieve an understanding on how their professional planning knowledge can shape policy and be effectively implemented through organizations and established institutions. Participants will work on real cases and through interactive role play develop personal skills that can be applied in workplace situations. They will learn the importance of managing culture, communications, change, and motivation.