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MNM1LPD1 - Leadership & Personal Development

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MNM1LPD1-Leadership & Personal Development

Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:NA
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2020/1

Module Convenor: Dr Chris Dalton

Email: chris.dalton@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The Personal Development module is an integrated and holistic part of all MBA programmes at Henley Business School. It supports and challenges managers in all aspects of their growth and is a catalyst for reflection on learning from all other modules of the MBA.





Personal Development is defined as the identification and removal of those restraints that limit the likelihood of sustainable individual, organisational, social and environmental health and well-being.






Aims:

Aims:





There are four ideas at the heart of the Personal Development activities at Henley:







  1. PD is a holistic activity.It starts with raising self-awareness aboutcapabilities, motivations and ambitions in the context of universal values that create collective principles andpersonalbeliefs. PD promotes lifelong learning and leads to a broad understanding of therole of the manager insociety;









  1. Self-awareness requires the space and time toreflect;









  1. From reflection on current reality, learners findandprepare foraims and goals(at work and in life) by establishingawareness ofgaps and systematically building a personal actionplan;









  1. Thearticulationof thoughts, emotions, goals and achievements across a range of media,and the demonstration of critical thinking,are necessary outcomes to measure personal development




Assessable learning outcomes:

Knowledge and understandingProgramme Members will:







  1. developa structured and critical approach toself-development;







  1. state and revise goals, developa review and planningprocess;





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  • understandtheirneeds, talents and beliefs asdriversin managing work-life balance andcareer;







    1. reflecton environmental factors driving change in organisational structure and the patterns and character of work, employment and career.







    Cognitive and intellectual skillsProgramme Members will:







    1. recordexperiences and achievements, reflect critically, and maintaina record with appropriate evidence incorporating a learning journal, on what has been learned and how it has beenapplied;







    1. identifyhow to be a more independent learner.







    Behavioural skillsProgramme Members will:







    1. actively seek assumptions through curiosity andquestions;







    1. implement an action plan




    Additional outcomes:

    Outline content:

    Knowledge and understandingProgramme Members will:







    1. developa structured and critical approach toself-development;







    1. state and revise goals, developa review and planningprocess;





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  • understandtheirneeds, talents and beliefs asdriversin managing work-life balance andcareer;







    1. reflecton environmental factors driving change in organisational structure and the patterns and character of work, employment and career.







    Cognitive and intellectual skillsProgramme Members will:







    1. recordexperiences and achievements, reflect critically, and maintaina record with appropriate evidence incorporating a learning journal, on what has been learned and how it has beenapplied;







    1. identifyhow to be a more independent learner.







    Behavioural skillsProgramme Members will:







    1. actively seek assumptions through curiosity andquestions;







    1. implement an action plan




    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:



    Personal Development Review and Planning





    The module is designed arounda core process of teaching andlearning byreflectiontoprepareProgramme Membersto make the most of their course overall. Specific tasks for review, reflection andplanningare built into the course materials, creating a record that isthen updated iterativelythroughout Stages 1, 2 and 3. Written formative and summative assessmentscome atthe end ofeach stagesofthe programme.





    Blended Learning





    The moduleusesa blended learning approach combining:







    • online resources and exercises, supporting a Study Guide,and subjecttutors;




    • asequence of four, one-day PDworkshops;




    • self-study and interaction with learningteam;







    • aseries of additional online support resources are made available throughout the programme.























































    Contact Hours:??Executive MBA (Global)

    Stage 1

    Stage 2

    Stage 3

    Lectures

    4

    2

    2

    Practical Classes

    10

    5

    5

    Independent Study Hours (Guide)

    ?

    ?

    ?

    Wider reading (independent)?

    4

    6

    6

    Wider reading (directed)?

    20

    15

    15

    Essay preparation - may include conducting research, analysing data, editing the finished product?

    2

    2

    2



    Contact hours:
    Autumn Spring Summer
    Lectures 4 2 2
    Practicals classes and workshops 10 5 5
    Guided independent study:
    Wider reading (independent) 4 6 6
    Wider reading (directed) 20 15 15
    Essay preparation 2 2 2
    Total hours by term 40 30 30
    Total hours for module 100

    Summative Assessment Methods:
    Method Percentage
    Written assignment including essay 100

    Summative assessment- Examinations:

    Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

    Programme members submit their first assignment near the?end of Stage 1 and then?further?Personal Development Reviews?and Plans?at the end of Stages?2 and 3.??





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    Stage 1:?PD?Assignment?1?(2,000 words)?





    Stage 2PD?Assignment?2??????(2,500 words)?





    Stage?3:?PD?Assignment?3????(1,500 words)?


    Formative assessment methods:

    N/A


    Penalties for late submission:

    Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx


    Assessment requirements for a pass:

    As?a ‘gateway’?assessment,?no marks or grades are awarded. The decision is either a “Proceed” or “Revise”, based on the criteria expressed above to permit an award or progression to the next Stage.?Emphasis is placed on providing clear and insightful tutor feedback.?




    Reassessment arrangements:

    A student who requires a second or third resubmission will be encouraged to seek advice and support from the programme and tutor team.??


    Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

    Last updated: 4 April 2020

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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