Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Off Site

Online

Placement/Practice

Tutorial

Workshop

Module Offerings

4002LBSDA-SEP-MTP

Aims

To introduce learners to leadership theory and empower individual exploration of their individual approach to leading others in the workplace. Learners will also be encouraged to critically reflect on their responsibilities as a leader in a policing organisation, particularly in respect of promoting an ethical, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable culture.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explore and appraise leadership theories and their application to policing contexts.
  • Awareness of self and others
  • Operational Strategy
  • Decision Making
  • Digital business & new technologies
  • Agile
  • Professionalism
  • Leading People
  • Decision Making
  • Leading People
  • Operational Strategy
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Managing People
  • Developing Collaborative Relationships
2.
Evaluate personal position in light of leadership theory and personal development planning.
  • Management of Self
  • Awareness of self and others 
  • Leading People
  • Leading People
  • Takes responsibility
  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Communication
  • Management of Self
  • Awareness of self and others
  • Managing People
  • Inclusive
  • Developing Collaborative Relationships
3.
Understand the role of the leader in relation to empowering, motivating, and supporting team delivery, learning and culture.
  • Awareness of self and others
  • Developing Collaborative Relationships
  • Managing People
  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Communication
  • Agile
  • Leading People
  • Leading People
  • Inclusive
  • Decision Making
  • Managing People

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
  1. Theories of leadership
  2. Personal position as a leader
  3. Motivating and engaging the team
  4. Team thriving and wellbeing
  5. Leading ethically and inclusively*
  6. Leadership and culture*

(*Covered as introductions only due to content elsewhere in the programme)
Module Overview:
Building upon the personal development learning from 4001, this module introduces learners to leadership theory as a precursor to their understanding their own approach to leadership in policing. Learners will explore their position vis-à-vis their team, including their contribution to enabling team and individual to thriving and growth.

As the foundational leadership module of this programme, 4002LBSDA will also introduce many of the key themes to be further developed in later elements. Including ethical and responsible approaches to engaging others, the many facets of organisational and occupational cultures, and consideration of equality, diversity, and inclusivity in all areas of operations.

Assessments

Reflection