ES959-10 Leadership
Introductory description
The module is highly participative and will deal with theory, process and practice of leadership. Participants will be involved in a structured process of examining their leadership style and effectiveness and putting into action their plans for improvement. The theory and process of leadership will be dealt with in as experiential a way as possible. Opportunities for the participants to explore their skills of leadership will be taken wherever possible, including the direction and leadership of their group, within given parameters.
Module aims
The aim of this module is to equip the participants with the knowledge and confidence to make effective leadership interventions and to be aware of the impact of these interventions in wider organisational settings. Successful interventions will enable them to further build confidence to appropriately and powerfully apply their knowledge and skill to detail as well as wider organisational environments. A core part of the learning is in modelling and practicing appropriate leadership behaviours.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Leadership Theory Progression
Sense making, Reflective Practice and Feedback
Action Centred Leadership
Followership
Power, Politics and Influence
VAK Theory
Vision and Values
Situational Leadership
Dialogue
Dreyfus Development Ladder
Ethics
Stereotyping
Transformational Leadership
Leadership Representation (Leadership and Art)
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- 1. Identify, interpret and critically analyse a range of leadership perspectives and theories
- 2. Evaluate the practice of reflection, feedback (giving and receiving) and reflexion in leadership development.
- 3. Evaluate the complexities of diversity and situation in leadership and followership
- 4. Test, justify and develop their own authentic leadership style
- 5. Reflect on and critical evaluate their personal learning during and after the module
- 6. Initiate the Development of a sustainable personal leadership practice
Indicative reading list
Hughes R..L, Ginett R.C, Curphy G.J. (2013) Leadership; Enhancing the Lessons of Experience. McGraw Hill
Pfeffer, J (2015). Leadership BS. McGraw Hill
Goffee R, Jones G. (2015) Why Should Anyone be Led by You. HBR Press
Kellerman B. (2008) Followership. HBR Press
Autry JA. (2004)The Servant Leader. Three Rivers Press
Adair J (2005). How to Grow Leaders: The Seven Key Principles of Effective Leadership Development. Kogan Page
Subject specific skills
Self-knowledge
Leadership behaviour
Reflective Practice
Influence and Persuasion
Dialogue
Critical Evaluation
Transferable skills
Self-knowledge
Leadership behaviour
Reflective Practice
Influence and Persuasion
Dialogue
Critical Evaluation
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 40 sessions of 1 hour (40%) |
| Tutorials | 1 session of 1 hour (1%) |
| Private study | 59 hours (59%) |
| Total | 100 hours |
Private study description
reading academic articles, applying learning from these and the module and maintaining a reflective/reflexive journal over a 4 week period
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Assessed work as specified by department | 100% | Yes (extension) | |
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This module uses multiple assessments primarily resulting from reflective practice but including peer and tutor assessments on module exercises. It breaks down as: |
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Reassessment component |
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| Critical evaluation and application of key leadership theories and insights to Leadership Practice | Yes (extension) | ||
Feedback on assessment
IMA - students provided with marks and feedback during the module. Students produce short reflective piece submitted to tutors immediately following the module and recieve mark (10%) and brief written feedback with 48 hours.
PMA - students provided marks and feedback within 4 weeks of assessment
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H6C3 Postgraduate Taught Cyber Security and Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H6C6 Postgraduate Taught Cyber Security and Management
This module is Core option list A for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7BG Postgraduate Supply Chain and Logistics Management (awarded jointly with Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
- Year 1 of TESS-H7PE Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Overseas and Self-Financing)
This module is Core option list B for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H1Y2 Postgraduate Taught Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1PU Postgraduate Taught International Technology Management
- Year 1 of TESA-H7PD Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Home Fees)
This module is Option list B for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P2 Postgraduate Award in Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H6C3 Postgraduate Taught Cyber Security and Management
- Year 1 of TESA-H1P7 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P1 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TWMS-H1Y8 Postgraduate Taught Service Management and Design