The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2018 (logistics) - Organisational development
- Business administration 2018 (marketing) - Organisational development
- Business administration 2018 (tourism) - Organisational development
- Business administration 2019 - Organisational development
- Business administration 2020 - Organisational development
- International business 2018 - Organisational development
- International business 2019 - Organisational development
- International business 2020 - Organisational development
The course takes place in period
2 (2020-10-26 to 2020-12-31)
Level/category
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
Home page of the course
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
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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2020-12-10 | 13:30 - 15:00 | Team leadership | Workshop 3 assignment in Zoom | Fabricius Susanna Tigerstedt Christa |
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2020-12-17 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Team leadership | Hand in of final assignment. No meeting in realtime or Zoom. | Fabricius Susanna Tigerstedt Christa |