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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

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

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