The primary purpose of this course is to expose students to leadership strategies and challenges in the information professions. Primary attention is placed on: 1) the role of communication in effective leadership; 2) innovation and change in the information professions and the leadership styles available for addressing such changes; 3) ethical frameworks in communication leadership; 3) issues management and organizational planning; and 4) leadership communication strategies for managing conflict and crises. Pre-requisite: Graduate student status in the ICT, LIS, or CJT graduate programs.