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MNM3PERD - Personal Development

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MNM3PERD-Personal Development

Module Provider: Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Elizabeth Houldsworth
Email: liz.houldsworth@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Aims:

The Personal Development module is an integrated and holistic part ofyour Apprenticeship programmeat Henley Business School. It supportsand challengesmanagers in all aspects of their growth and is a catalyst for self-reflection on learning from all other modules of your Henley programme.



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



Aims




  1. Encourage learners to take control of their direction,have and pursue life and career goals

  2. Development self-reflection in order to obtain maximum benefit for self and organisation from the learning opportunity

  3. Develop range of inter-personal skills, especially those related to building and working in teams, communication, facilitation and coaching


Assessable learning outcomes:


  1. Heightened self-awareness aboutcapabilities, motivations and ambitions








  1. Development of reflective writing skills as a tool for self-development








  1. Ability to produce an evidence based personal action plan;


Additional outcomes:








Additional outcomes







The PD module will additionally contribute to the achievement of these learning outcomes from the Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard:
















































Skills



B. Innovation and Change



B5. Be able to initiate and lead change in their area of responsibility



Skills



E. Engaging Employees



E1. Be able to use personal presence and “storytelling” to articulate and translate vision into operational strategies



E2. Be able to demonstrate clarity in thinking



E3. Be able to create an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity and difference and promoting well-being



E4. Be able to give and receive feedback at all levels



Knowledge



F. Leading and Developing People



F1. Know and understand organisational/team dynamics



F2. Know and understand how to build engagement and develop high performance, agile and collaborative cultures



Skills



F. Leading and Developing People



F4. Be able to enable an open culture and high performance working environment



F5. Be able to set goals and accountabilities for teams and individuals in their area



F7. Be able to build constructive working relationships across teams, using matrix management where required



F9. Be able to encourage continual development



Skills



G. Developing Collaborative Relationships



G6. Be able to manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders



G9. Be able to negotiate and use advocacy skills to build reputation and effective collaborations








Outline content:


  • Self-awareness and reflection:






  • Learning as an adult, and “learning to learn”: the learning cycle, lifecycle and learning styles






  • Personality, Values and motivation






  • Reflection in personal development






  • Development planning






  • Dealing withpersonal dilemmas and choices: reconciling personality, motives, values and aspirations






  • Gap analysis, goal setting, action planning, reflection and recording progress






  • Career & Context






  • Progression in role and career development






  • The social context of being a manager and requisite interpersonal skills, especially those relating to building and working in teams: communication, facilitation and coaching


Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module is designed arounda core process of teaching andlearning by reflection to prepare Apprentices to make the most of their course overall. Content is delivered through a blended learning approach comprising a combination of self-study via a range of online materials on the Canvas learning platform, face-to-face or virtual workshops with Academic Faculty. Materials on Canvas include content on-screen, videos, PowerPoint presentations, journal articles, book chap ters, practice applications and reflection points.



Specific tasks for review, reflection andplanningare built into the course materials, encouraging learners to create a learning journal. The module is in two stages with a written formative assessment at the end of both stages.





Each stage of the module involves one full-day PD workshops


Contact hours:
Autumn Spring Summer
Lectures 5
Practicals classes and workshops 7
Work-based learning 5
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (directed) 10
Completion of formative assessment tasks 10
Essay preparation 3
Reflection 10
Total hours by term 50 0 0
Total hours for module 50

Summative Assessment Methods:
Method Percentage

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Programme members submit their first assignment near theend of Stage 1 and onefurtherPersonal Development Reviewand Plan at the end of Stage2.



Stage 1:PDAssignment1(2,000 words)



Stage 2: PDAssignment2(2,000 words)



and a -10% to + 20% word count tolerance margin is allowed.


Penalties for late submission:

Although not credit bearing the formative assignments are a compulsory element of your programme and failure to submit will inhibit your progress through to the EPA.


Assessment requirements for a pass:

Asa ‘formative’ assessment,no marks or grades are awarded. Emphasis is placed on providing clear and insightful tutor feedback to move the student forward with their personal development.


Reassessment arrangements:

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 19 September 2023

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

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