The course takes place in period

1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)

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 aims of the course is that the student can
...

identify and discuss the fundamental concepts
within leadership

illustrate and describe one's own management
style, self-awareness and self-management.

interpret and evaluate the aspects of self and
the interaction with colleagues.

identify own strengths and areas of development
within self-awareness and self-management
and ability to express an own plan for
personal development.

critique own actions and make meaningful changes
in own work-related practices

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected
to be
able to...
- explain the multitude of factors that affect
human behavior
- Develop knowledge of some fundamental concepts
within leadership, management and
self-management and present alternatives for
promoting workplaces that enable
employees' fulfillment of their potential
- discuss factors that drive performance and
well-being in modern work
organizations, and how they can be supported in
practice
- Demonstrate ability to reflect upon own personal
leadership and development, and employ some self-
management
techniques
- employ techniques that make social interaction
more effective and meaningful
- employ techniques that help sustain own
motivation and improve self-regulation

Course contents

Drivers of behaviour
Values
Motivating me & motivating others
Compassion & self-compassion, emotional
intelligence
Social norms and social identities
Self-leadership
Leadership styles

Prerequisites and co-requisites

20 completed from the subject module.

Previous course names

Personal Leadership

Additional information

The course will be totally online and consists of:

Mandatory introduction lection and 6 workshops
Online discussion forum
Individual personal leadership assignments

Course introduction 10.9 at 9.45. Link to Zoom
will be given in Itslearning.

Recommended or required reading

Will be announced when the course starts

Study activities

  • Internet-based studies - 135 hours
  • workshops - 0 hours

Workload

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

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

6 workshops Passed/fail, 5/6 attendance minimum
Reflection report from workshops
Online discussion forum
Individual personal leadership assignment

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
See above (including all parts)

Attendance in course introduction 10.9 mandatory.

Teacher

  • Hernberg Mervi
  • Stenius Minna

Examiner

Hernberg Mervi

Group size

No limit (32 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2021-08-09 to 2021-08-29

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2021-09-10 09:45 - 11:45 Introduction to Leadership Course introduction, here is the link to Zoom: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62655487374?from=addon Hernberg Mervi
Stenius Minna
2021-09-17 09:45 - 11:45 Introduction to Leadership Hernberg Mervi
Stenius Minna
2021-09-24 09:45 - 11:45 Introduction to Leadership Hernberg Mervi
Stenius Minna
2021-10-01 09:45 - 11:45 Introduction to Leadership Hernberg Mervi
Stenius Minna
2021-10-08 09:45 - 11:45 Introduction to Leadership Hernberg Mervi
Stenius Minna
2021-10-15 09:45 - 11:45 Introduction to Leadership Hernberg Mervi
Stenius Minna
2021-10-19 13:45 - 15:45 Introduction to Leadership Hernberg Mervi
Stenius Minna

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