Provides a framework for studying strategic leadership as it explores the role of followers interacting with other followers and the organization's leader. Examine and understand group formation and development both in the face-to-face organizational environment, as well as the virtual organization. Through this examination, discover the different role that communication plays in the virtual environment. Discuss various concepts of transformational leadership that result in leaders developing future leaders of their followers. In addition, examine the role of self-development and building accountability among leaders in a support network. Includes an on-campus residency period within the first three weeks of the semester.