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MQM1NL-Nordic Leadership
Module Provider: School of Management
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2
Module Convenor: Prof Jean- Anne Stewart
Email: jean-anne.stewart@henley.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
The module isÌýan elective asÌýpart of Stage 1 of the MA Leadership, a part-timeÌýprogrammeÌýfor experienced leaders or managers with significant leadership responsibility. This module is specifically aimed atÌýexploring the key elements of Nordic Leadership,ÌýcharacterizedÌýbyÌýaÌýtrust based, collaborative, andÌýholisticÌýapproach.ÌýThis module covers how this approach contributes toÌýThe Nordics being global leaders in key societal measures and sustainable businessÌýindexes,Ìýand its relevance in times of extreme change andÌýcomplexity. It is delivered by a combination of face-to-face workshops, action learning sets, personal reflection and self-study, over a period ofÌýseveralÌýmonths. The module will be offeredÌýalongside other modules covering leadership concepts and frameworks.Ìý
Aims:
This module aims to:Ìý
Develop the capabilities of individuals to challenge traditionalÌýpower-based, command and controlÌýapproachesÌýto leadershipÌý
Develop an awareness of the history and roots of Nordic Leadership traced back to the Viking era and the 9 Viking Virtues of: Courage, Truth, Honor, Fidelity, Hospitality, Discipline, Self-Reliance, Industriousness, PerseveranceÌýÌý
Develop an understanding of the Nordic region leading in global societal and sustainability indexes and the role of leadershipÌý
Encourage individuals to considerÌýtheÌýtype of leadership necessary to contribute to meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development GoalsÌý(SDGs)Ìý
Develop the awareness of the ethical andÌýsustainableÌýissues in relation to leadershipÌý
Encourage leaders to reflect on how they could incorporate Nordic Leadership into their own organization.ÌýÌý
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Assessable learning outcomes:
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Knowledge of the keyÌýcharacteristicsÌýattributed toÌýNordic LeadershipÌý
Knowledge of the history and roots of Nordic Leadership traced back to the Viking era and the connection to leadership in the Nordics of todayÌýÌý
Knowledge of the importance of courage, trust and sustainability as key elements of Nordic le adershipÌý
Critical analysisÌýof how to incorporate Nordic Leadership into their own organization.ÌýÌý
Knowledge of the limitations of Nordic leadershipÌýÌý
The programme member will receive feedback from peers and tutors on these outcomesÌýduringÌýthe module. This will contribute to their reflective statement in the final assignment for asses smentÌý
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Additional outcomes:
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UnderstandingÌýtheÌýrelevance of Nordic leadership in times of extreme change and complexityÌýÌý
Understanding of own personal leadership styleÌý
Understanding correlations between the Viking Era and the 21stÌýcentury, seen from a leadership perspectiveÌý
Outline content:
The module covers the following topics:Ìý
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Perspectives on Nordic Leadership, theory and applicationÌý
Nordic Leadership as it relates to sustainabilityÌý
Relevance of Nordic Leadership inÌýthe 21stÌýcenturyÌý
Nordic values and theirÌýrole in leadershi pÌý
Practical implications of NordicÌýLeadershipÌý
Trust as a cornerstone of Nordic Leadership, practical tools and techniquesÌý
The courageous leader – ethical choices and having a voiceÌý
Practical leadership skills and developmentÌý
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Global context:
N/A
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Teaching methods include working in a whole group of up to 50 with one or two tutors, and in smallerÌýgroupsÌýÌýwithÌýotherÌýprogrammeÌýmembers. Other learning activities take place in pairs and individual reflection.Ìý
Teaching includes input from tutors, demonstrations of techniques and practice in small groups. Plenary discussion and table discussions are encouraged. Formative and summative feedback is given as appropriate.Ìý
Programme members are expected to draw on their practical leadership experience in their own or otherÌýorganizationsÌýto practice and consolidate their learning through planned leadership development targets. AfterÌýthe final workshop in this module, theÌýprogrammeÌýmembers complete additional leadership practice and write their assignments.Ìý
They have access to the Virtual Learning Environment throughout theÌýprogramme, until the end of t heir registration period.Ìý
| Ìý | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| Lectures | 18 | ||
| Work-based learning | 40 | ||
| Guided independent study: | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Ìý Ìý Wider reading (independent) | 42 | ||
| Ìý Ìý Wider reading (directed) | 20 | ||
| Ìý Ìý Advance preparation for classes | 20 | ||
| Ìý Ìý Completion of formative assessment tasks | 10 | ||
| Ìý Ìý Essay preparation | 30 | ||
| Ìý Ìý Reflection | 20 | ||
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| Total hours by term | 200 | 0 | 0 |
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| Total hours for module | 200 |
| Method | Percentage |
| Written exam | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
None
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
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Programme members will design a range of leadership development and learning activities which provide the opportunity to demonstrate acquired skill and develop further. These will be discussed in the final assessment, which will comprise:Ìý
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A written assignment of 5000 words, based on the experience of the leadership practice and personal leadership development during the overall period of the module. This should reflect on the activities which took place both in ‘live’ practice and at the workshops, the learning gained from it, theÌýprogrammeÌýmember’s learning reflections, and be underpinned with reference and critical analysis of the relevant literature.Ìý
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The assignment is the only piece of work assessed in this module. It is expected that theÌýprogrammeÌýmember will reference the other elements of their development portfolio, such as learning logs and reflective documents, and include them as required in the appendix of the assignment. These additional elements of the portfolio will be included in the same electronic submission as the assignment.Ìý
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Assessment submission is according to the assessment schedule for the student’s cohort.Ìý
Formative assessment methods:
Feedback from tutors and peersÌýsupportsÌýleadershipÌýdevelopment during this module.Ìý
Penalties for late submission:
As stated for university post-experience, postgraduate programmesÌý
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Assessment requirements for a pass:
Minimum of 50%
Reassessment arrangements:
One re-submission allowed, capped at 50%Ìý
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 15 April 2021
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