Theory of regional management and regional leadership

Amidst a declining and aging population, Japanese regional management is facing a difficult situation. In addition, regional revitalization has moved from the step of forming a comprehensive strategy to actual implementation and, as the top leaders of the main countries of the world are facing a time of change, the roles of leaders at each of the national, regional and citizen levels are continuing to increase.
 This course clarifies what leadership is for government, local governments and NPOs, how they have changed along with the environment of the current era and what kind of leadership is necessary for the rapidly changing modern society as well as new environments for organizations. Based on this, students will learn what is being required of leadership personnel as well as methods of developing and obtaining leadership through actual case studies and interactions with regional leaders.  
What roles do leaders play in the process of building and implementing strategies focused on unique regional management, urban development and industrial promotion? In addition to the local head and the administration, students will verify the images of leaders of managers, women and artists.  

1. Learn the role of leaders in the political, administrative, civic and corporate layers in promoting regional management going forward.
2. Acquire the qualities of becoming a leader through leadership theory.
3. Acquire the skills to clearly communicate your own thoughts and opinions to others through discussion and presentations.

1. Guidance
2. Organizing general leadership theory (1) 
3. Organizing general leadership theory (2)
4. Theoretical consideration and modeling of regional leadership (1) 
5. Theoretical consideration and modeling of regional leadership (2) 
6. Leadership theory of Asia 
7. Leadership theory of Japan
8. Course in Leadership Practices (1) Mayor of a local government
9. Course in Leadership Practices (2) Mayor of a local government
10. Course in Leadership Practices (3) Mayor of a local government
11. Course in Leadership Practices (4) Regional, civic leader
12. Course in Leadership Practices (5) A top leader of a private company
13. Course in Leadership Practices (6) A top leader of a private company
14. Presentation of students and exchange of opinions
15. Presentation of students and exchange of opinions

The format of the lecture will be emphasized, however, the time allotted to question and answer sessions and the exchange of opinions in regards to student presentations may be increased to encourage students to participate actively in the class.

・As the distributed outlines and materials will be explained in the class, it is recommended that students use them to carry out post-class study.
・As the guest lecturers invited to the class will be announced in advance, students must understand the contents and evaluations of HP, etc, and anticipate potential issues. It is also recommended that students explore and experience the topics after the lecture.

The content of reports and class participation will be graded as 50 points each. 80 points or more will be an A, 70-79 points will be a B and 60-69 points will be a C. Students with 59 points or less will fail. A superior student within those who received As will be given a S grade.

A requirement to participate is for students to have an interest in regional leadership.

Specified in the class. We will distribute reference materials.

J. Kotter, “Leadership Theory,” Diamond, Inc.
I. Nonaka “Creation of a Regional Company”
Kouzes and Posner, “Leadership of Trust”

The plan for the guests that are to be invited is tentative and may change. The dates of the practical lectures may change due to the schedule of the guests.