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
- Business administration 2021 - Organisational development - advanced studies
- Business administration 2022 - Organisational development - advanced studies
- Business administration 2023 - Organisational development - advanced studies
- International business 2018 - Organisational development
- International business 2019 - Organisational development
- International business 2020 - Organisational development
- International business 2021 - Organisational development - advanced studies
- International business 2022 - Organisational development - advanced studies
- International business 2023 - Organisational development - advanced studies
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
In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Leadership competency
Communicative and social competency
Innovation and development competency
Resilience competency
The competencies support the following Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs): 3, 5, 8, 10, 17
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You are able to formulate, theoretically
motivate and discuss
team leadership and successful working in teams.
(Knowledge, Skills)
You understand and interpret the importance of
shared visions
and the meaning of the wholeness in a successful
team´s performance. (Knowledge)
You can demonstrate and discuss a variety of
team
leadership strategies and tools that are adaptable
to different
and challenging work
situations. (Skills)
You have an open, critical and holistic view and
understand
working in teams in any type of organisation.
(Approach)
You have an open mindset to diversity and value-
based practices
build a better and more sustainable
workplace. (Approach)
Course contents
Leadership in teams
Team roles
Co-workership
Communication and Culture in effective teams
Practical tools for efficient and constructive
teamwork
Relevant theories
Prerequisites and co-requisites
20 cr completed from the subject module.
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/zoom 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 learning
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
Tigerstedt Christa
Examiner
Tigerstedt Christa
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
This is a blended learning course. It runs partly
online and partly on campus. The preliminary idea is
that the workshops are on campus (x3).
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