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MQM1FLP-Foundations of Leadership
Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:NA
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2
Module Convenor: Dr Chris Woodrow
Email: c.woodrow@henley.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This moduleforms part of thePGDipLeadership(Senior Leader Apprenticeship) programme and,as such, sets out to provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by senior leaders in today’s world. The modulecoversthe foundations of leadership, givingabroad introductiontothe latestresearch,thinking andapplication ofleadership.It develops understanding of major conceptual approaches and emerging perspectives in the leadership area,providing a foundation for learning in subsequent modules. The moduleisdesigned to meet the learning outcomes of Apprenticeship Standard, specificallyincluding theoverall strategic direction of their area of responsibility,encouraging employees tounderstandthe organisation’s vision. This also covershowleaders might lead and respond to crisis managementand find solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders in aresponsible,ethicaland inclusiveway.
Aims:
The moduleaims to:
Develop an understanding in individuals aboutthefoundationsofleadership,inthe context oftoday’scomplexand challengingorganisationalenvironment
Develop the capability in individuals to engage with leadership practices based on relevant leadership thinking
Develop a critical and analytical approach to leadership thinking and practice
Encourageprogrammemembers to discover and apply leadership strategies, toolsandpractices from a variety of leadership perspectives
Developanawareness of theethics, diversityandinclusivityissues in relation to leadership
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module,it is expected that programme membersmaybe able to demonstrate their abilityin the following areas:
To know and understand:
K1:How to shape organisational mission, culture and values.
K6: Ethics and values-based leadership theories and principles.
K10: Organisational/team dynamics and how to build eng agement and develop high performance, agile and collaborative cultures.
K11: Approaches to strategic workforce planning, for example, talent management, learning organisations, group work, workforce design, succession planning, diversity and inclusion.
K12: Influencing and negotiating strategies both upwards and outwards.
Additional outcomes:
Additional Learning Outcomes:
Skills:
S2: Set strategic direction and gain support for it from key stakeholders.
S5: Lead and respond in a crisis situation using risk management techniques.
S7: Challenge strategies and operations in terms of ethics, responsibility, sustainability, resource allocation and business continuity/risk management.
S14: Create an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity and difference and promoting well-being.
S17: Lead and influence people, building constructive working relationships across teams, using matrix management where required.
S19: Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
S20: Lead within their area of control/authority, influencing both upwards and outwards, negotiating and using advocacy skills to build reputation and effective collaboration.
Behaviours
B1: Work collaboratively enabling empowerment and delegation.
B2: Take personal accountability aligned to clear values.
B3: Curious and innovative - exploring areas of ambiguity and complexity and finding creative solutions.
B4: Value difference and champion diversity.
Additional Outcomes
• Confidence
• Understanding the importance and use of reflection in learning andleadership
Outline content:
The module covers the following topics:
• Ahistorical timeline of leadership thinking and practice
• Conceptual underpinnings of leadership
• Major schools and perspectives of leadership
• Emerging perspectives of leadership
• Ethical anddiversityissues
•Application of leadership concepts to practice
Global context:
The module is taught with reference totheglobalcontextof the learners’organisationsandtheirexperiences.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Teaching and learning takes place through a blended learning approach. The teaching and learning methods comprise a combination of self-study via a range of online materials on the Canvas learning platform, face-to-face workshops with Faculty,andinteraction witha Learning Coachwho supports the cohort throughoutthe module.Eachpersonparticipates in afacilitatedAction Learning set of approximately6 -8 learnersin week 6 of themodule.
Materials on Canvas include content on-screen, videos, PowerPoint presentations, journal articles, book chapters,practicalactivitiesand reflection points.
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 7 | ||
| Seminars | 4 | ||
| Practicals classes and workshops | 4 | ||
| Work-based learning | 80 | ||
| Guided independent study: | |||
| Wider reading (independent) | 20 | ||
| Wider reading (directed) | 20 | ||
| Peer assisted learning | 3 | ||
| Advance preparation for classes | 2 | ||
| Essay preparation | 40 | ||
| Reflection | 20 | ||
| Total hours by term | 0 | 200 | 0 |
| Total hours for module | 200 |
| Method | Percentage |
| Written assignment including essay | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
No examination.
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
One5,000 wordindividual assignment, to be submitted as per the submission schedule for the cohort.
Formative assessment methods:
Facilitated learningactivities are undertakenduring the module,includingformative feedbackonthe assignment.
Penalties for late submission:
These are in accordance with the mode of study arrangements laid out in the programme specifications.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
Formative assessment is either a “Proceed” or “Revise”, and emphasis is placed on providing feedback.
Reassessment arrangements:
Formative reassessment arrangements:
One resubmission.
Reassessment arrangements for summative assessment:
Reassessment by 100% assignment, capped at 50%.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Travel, accommodation and subsistence:
Expenses when attending workshops(in the case ofaworkshop takingplace at Greenlands.)
Last updated: 9 March 2022
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.