The course takes place in period

2 (2020-10-26 to 2020-12-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is get both knowledge and
skills related to leading and working in teams.
At the end of the
course the student should be able to:

Analyse and evaluate knowledge about leadership
theory related to team leadership and working in
teams.

Be able to understand the importance of
different skills needed in teams

Understand the role of cultural behavioural
patterns.

Manage and develop communication in teams

Evaluate and develop own leadership that is
transformative and focused on the team in a
certain context

Be able to use some team development tools to
manage change, successful co-worker ship and
continuous development

Understand the importance of a shared vision and
of socialization in teams

Understand the importance and at the same times
the challenges of diversity

Can be a pro active team leader and co-worker

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to:

Formulate, theoretically motivate and discuss
team leadership and successful working in teams

Critically discuss different leadership and
team theories

Understand and interpret the importance of
shared visions and the meaning of the whole in a
successful team?s performance

Demonstrate and discuss a variety of team
leadership strategies and tools that are
adaptable to different and challenging work
situations

Can implement and use efficient and sustainable
team working strategies both as a co-worker and
leader.

Course contents

Leadership in teams
Team roles
Co-workership
Communication and Culture in effective teams
Practical tools for efficient and constructive
teamwork
Relevant theories

Previous course names

Teams and Leadership (summer course)

Additional information

The course progresses weekly and engaged
participation form the beginning is required for
full points. This also means that some tasks can
be done only during a specific course week and
sometimes attendance in class can be mandatory if
one want to get points. The first meeting is
mandatory.

Recommended or required reading

Komives, S., Lucas, N. & McMahon, T. (3rd
edition). London: Josee-Bass.
, Exploring Leaderhip
Griffith B.A. & Dunham E.B. (2014), Working in
Teams. London: Sage Publications.
Articles and other recommended material will be
provided during the course.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 25 hours
  • Practical exercises - 20 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 50 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 20 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
  • peer teaching

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
1) course quizzes
2) weekly discussions in forum
3) reflective blog assignment or similar
4) team assignment plus peer review

Scale: 50/100 to pass with grade 1, 90/100 to get
grade 5

Teacher

  • Fabricius Susanna
  • Tigerstedt Christa

Examiner

Tigerstedt Christa

Group size

No limit (37 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2020-10-12 to 2020-10-25

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2020-10-29 12:30 - 14:30 Team leadership Kick off and check in. fabritis@arcada.fi is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: fabritis@arcada.fi's Zoom Meeting Time: Oct 29, 2020 12:30 PM Kiev Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65791160592?pwd=R01xYUV2QkxzSVhhV1h6WXY2WExoZz09 Meeting ID: 657 9116 0592 Passcode: 478360 Join by SIP 65791160592@109.105.112.236 65791160592@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 657 9116 0592 Passcode: 478360 Fabricius Susanna
Tigerstedt Christa
2020-11-12 13:30 - 15:00 Team leadership Workshop  1. Belbin team roles. Zoom link:  Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.   Topic: Workshop 1/3 Time: Nov 12, 2020 01:30 PM Helsinki   Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62603886072   Meeting ID: 626 0388 6072 One tap mobile +493056795800,,62603886072# Germany +496938079883,,62603886072# Germany   Dial by your location         +49 30 5679 5800 Germany         +49 69 3807 9883 Germany         +49 695 050 2596 Germany         +49 69 7104 9922 Germany Meeting ID: 626 0388 6072 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cdYvZQGtOF   Join by SIP 62603886072@109.105.112.236 62603886072@109.105.112.235   Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 626 0388 6072 Fabricius Susanna
Tigerstedt Christa
2020-11-26 10:00 - 11:30 Team leadership Workshop 2 Team and working cultures Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Workshop 2/ 3 26.11 Time: Nov 26, 2020 10:00 PM Helsinki Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61072699643 Fabricius Susanna
Tigerstedt Christa
2020-12-10 13:30 - 15:00 Team leadership Workshop 3 assignment in Zoom Fabricius Susanna
Tigerstedt Christa
2020-12-17 09:30 - 12:30 Team leadership Hand in of final assignment. No meeting in realtime or Zoom. Fabricius Susanna
Tigerstedt Christa

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