MQM2GDST-Group Dynamics & Systems Thinking

Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Mrs Verity Hannell
Email: v.l.hannell@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module looks at the impact of groups, teams and the organisation on individuals in the context of coaching and behavioural change. The emphasis is on developing understanding of ‘the system’ rather than the individual response, and the dynamic nature of relationships. This module covers the knowledge, understanding and practice of working with individuals within a group, system or organisation. The module consists of two parts and is highly experiential.

Aims:

• To increase awareness and understanding of systems thinking, including clients within their systems and wider contextÌý


• To understand how group dynamics can influence behaviour change and develop the tools to coach ethically and effectively with these principles in mindÌý


• To understand and develop coaching competencies, capabilities, tools and skills for working cultivating a safe environment to work with groups and teamsÌýÌý


• To understand, be fully present with and coach work with the relationship between the individual, the team and the organisationÌý


• To incorporate this understanding to develop the ability to work with organisational behavioural change requirements, teams, and groups.ÌýÌý

Assessable learning outcomes:

• Academic Business Knowledge and Analytical Skills: Programme members will be able to demonstrate appropriate academicÌý knowledge of the key concepts and theories within coaching and behaviour changeÌý


• Academic Business Knowledge and Analytical Skills: Programme members will be able to apply relevant knowledge and analytical and critical thinking skills in a way that combines academic rigour with practical relevanceÌý


• Critical Reflection: Programme members will be able to identify critically reflective examples from their own practice that evidence their knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and theories within coaching and behaviour changeÌý


• Critical Reflection: Programme members will be able to effectively synthesize theory and research with their reflective examples to illustrate their understanding of how theory and research applies to their own practice

Additional outcomes:

• Increased competences in working with groups, both as coach, and also as a member of a groupÌý


• Increased awareness of group dynamics and the effects of a system on the behaviour of individualsÌý


• Development of a wider range of flexibility and options for working with groups and teams and within organizationsÌý


• Ability to work inclusively with an awareness of their own unconscious biases and filters and the impact of theseÌý

Outline content:

Approaches to understanding interpersonal interactions e.g. transactional analysisÌý

The psychology of groupsÌý

Models of and approaches to the facilitation of groupsÌý

Group dynamicsÌý

Tools and techniques for working with groups and to facilitate systems thinkingÌý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Tutor inputÌý

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Practice in groups, triads and pairsÌý

Plenary and small group discussionÌý

Peer/tutor/supervisor feedbackÌý

Independent coaching practice is encouragedÌýÌý

Coaching supervisionÌýÌý

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Reflective writingÌýÌý

Learning log  ;Ìý

Summative assessment- Examinations:

None

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

5000 word written assignmentÌý

Submission date: See canvas

Formative assessment methods:

Supervision sessions, feedback from peers, tutors and learning advisorsÌý

Penalties for late submission:

Standard university penalties apply

Assessment requirements for a pass:

50% on written assignment

Reassessment arrangements:

One resubmission in line with overall programme regulations

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

NA

Last updated: 30 March 2023