Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Leadership and Organisational Development

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

7200LODMS-APR-MTP

7200LODMS-JAN-MTP

7200LODMS-SEP-MTP

Aims

This module aims to explore the concept of leadership through a personal, professional and organizational lens. Students will be introduced to and draw upon theoretical perspectives to illustrate the complexity of leadership within different sectors. As a result student will locate and challenge both personal and professional constructs of leadership and leader development.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically evaluate and reflect upon personal identity and its relationship to current context.
2.
Critically appraise personal strengths, areas for development and generate a personal development plan incorporating SMART targets (intrapersonal - leader development).
3.
Critically reflect upon effective leadership development (interpersonal) strategies and approaches to support and enhance innovative leadership practice.
4.
Synthesise and critically analyse traditional and current leadership constructs in relation to organisational and business context drawing on both historical and current leadership methodologies.
5.
Critically assess ethical considerations for current leadership practice.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Building leadership character Identity Leader development (intrapersonal) Leadership development (interpersonal) Personalized learning Traditional, current and emerging leadership theory Complex systems Emotion in Leadership Ethical leadership Storytelling
Module Overview:
By applying theory to your practice, this module will aim to equip you with the knowledge and understanding of the complex dynamics of leadership to help you in your own development and that of leading teams effectively. In combination with the programme you will explore your strengths and weaknesses as a leader, learn how to articulate effectively your own personal leadership style and those within your organisation and identify effective and ineffective leadership in your context.

Assessments

Portfolio