Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:39
The course aims to provide an understanding of the theory of leadership and leadership practice in the workplace. Specifically, on completion of the course participants will On completion of the course students will be able to: Explain the different perspectives on leadership; Understand the role of the leader in different organisational settings; Evaluate the viability of different leadership behaviours and strategies in the workplace; Produce a Personal Development Plan for themselves as a reflective (leadership) practitioner.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Indicative Content:
Leadership Styles and Behaviours
Leader-Member Behaviour
Authentic Leadership
Embodied Leadership
T-Shaped Leadership
Collaborative Leadership
Creative LeadershipThis course is only open to those attending the Aberdeen Executive Partnership workshops. It permits those attending these workshops to obtain formal credit that can be utilised towards a named Masters Level award.
Interested individuals should contact the Aberdeen Executive Partnership Co-ordinator or Director via the Graduate Business School.
Description
To provide an understanding of the theory of leadership and leadership practice in the workplace
Teaching:
Attendance at three 1-day Executive Workshops (timetable available from the Aberdeen Executive Partnership Co-ordinator).
Assessment
Students complete three reflective pieces (continuous) assessment: [1] A 1200 word piece (contributing 30% of the module marks); [2] A 1500 word piece (or equivalent video submission) contributing 40% of the course marks); [3] A 1500 word piece contributing 40% of the course marks).
In each assignment students reflect on what they have learnt about their own leadership behaviour or leadership within their organisation based on the material covered during the session.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
First Attempt:
Students complete three individual reflective pieces (continuous) assessment:
[1] A 1200 word piece (contributing 30% of the module marks); [2] A 1500 word piece (or equivalent video submission) contributing 40% of the course marks); [3] A 1500 word piece contributing 40% of the course marks).
In each assignment students reflect on what they have learnt about their own leadership behaviour or leadership within their organisation based on the material covered during the session.There are no assessments for this course.
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