The course takes place in period

2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

Second

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus will for you to build the following competences:

- Leading people in knowledge-based
organizations.
- International business conduct
- Spoken and written business communication
- Teamwork

Learning outcomes

After completing the study unit, you:

(understand)
- can discuss contemporary approaches to
leadership.
- can discuss challenges with self-directed
individual and team-work and how leaders can
support such work.
- understand cultural differences and how these
may affect intercultural encounters.
- can describe some key drivers of work well-
being, motivation, and innovation and knows how
to support them.
- understand the importance of adopting high
standards in conduct and communication

(do)
- can discuss the challenges of organizational
change and how to address them.
- develop self-awareness through reflection and by
using self-diagnostic tools.
- demonstrate know-how of practical ways to
support self-directed individuals and teams.
- know the importance of good communication and
feedback.
- demonstrate practical knowledge in supporting
and facilitating remote work.
- develops skills to diagnose conflicts and knows
of techniques to resolve them.
- develop presentation skills.
- adopt a polite and polished style of written and
spoken communication.

(be)
- adopt ethically sound principles for people
management.
- embed self-reflection in own leadership
development.
- develop an openness and willingness to critique
deep-rooted ideas about leadership
- increase your awareness of and adopt a
sensitivity towards differences in the code of
conduct in different business encounters.
- develop a sensitivity to cultural differences,
especially in conduct and communication.

Course contents

Course content will be updated two weeks before
the course begins.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A bachelor degree and at least two years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree.

Additional information

The core content of the course is given at the
face-to-face lectures. It is a collaborative
effort and students are warmly recommended to attend all lectures.
The minimum attendance to pass the course is
50%.

Attending guest lectures is mandatory.

To complete the course students are expected to
do all
required assignments on time, including the
lecture
diary.
If you are unable to attend, please go through
the
lecture
materials carefully on your own. There will also
be
additional recommended reading for those unable
to
attend.

Recommended or required reading

Course literature will consist of journal
articles; the list will be provided when the
course starts, and lecture materials.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 18 hours
  • Practical exercises - 10 hours
  • Individual studies - 107 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

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Pre-assignment (pre-reading, reflection)
Student keeps a reflection lecture diary which is
used for both assignments.

The written assignment is an essay based on
journal articles, the lecture contents,
and own reflections on the lecture themes. This
assignment generates a maximum of 50 points.

Student also drafts a development plan that
targets a specific leader behavior or skill that he/she feels needs improving.This assignment generates a maximum of 50 points.
To pass the course the student needs altogether a minimum of 50/100 points.

Teacher

Stenius Minna

Examiner

Stenius Minna

Group size

No limit (24 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2021-10-11 to 2021-11-07

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2021-11-11 16:30 - 20:00 Leadership Broth Joacim
Stenius Minna
2021-11-12 16:30 - 20:00 Leadership Broth Joacim
Stenius Minna
2021-11-13 09:30 - 16:00 Leadership Broth Joacim
Stenius Minna
2021-12-09 16:30 - 20:00 Leadership Broth Joacim
Stenius Minna
2021-12-10 16:30 - 20:00 Leadership Broth Joacim
Stenius Minna
2021-12-11 09:30 - 16:00 Leadership Broth Joacim
Stenius Minna

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