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MNM2PDF2: Personal Development for Future Leaders II
Module code: MNM2PDF2
Module provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour; Henley Business School
Credits: 10
Level: 7
When you'll be taught: Full year
Module convenor: Dr Obiageli Heidelberger-Nkenke, email: obiageli.heidelberger-nkenke@henley.ac.uk
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Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: No placement specified
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students:
Talis reading list:
Last updated: 17 December 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
The Personal Development module is an integrated and holistic part of your Apprenticeship programme at Henley Business School. It supports and challenges managers in all aspects of their growth and is a catalyst for self-reflection on learning from all other modules of your Henley programme. The module employs interactive and experiential learning approaches.Ìý
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. The module aims to equip the programme members to reflect upon their own learning, performance and achievement, and plan for their personal, educational and career development.Ìý
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Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:Ìý
Take control of their direction, have and pursue life and career goalsÌý
Critically self-reflect in order to obtain maximum benefit for self and organisation from the learning opportunityÌý
Demonstrate a range of inter-personal skills, especially those related to building and working in teams, communication, facilitation and coachingÌý
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The assessable learning outcomes are:ÌýÌý
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Heightened self-awareness about capabilities, motivations and ambitionsÌýÌý
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Development of reflective writing skills as a tool for self-developmentÌý
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Ability to produce an evidence based personal action planÌý
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Module content
This module is delivered through two stages of study; each stage addresses specific areas of personal development:Ìý
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Stage 2 – Leading OthersÌýÌý
Reflect on their impact on others, their roles and responsibilities.ÌýÌý
Appreciate individual differences and diversity at work, discuss how to engage others.Ìý
Practice advanced communication skills including coaching, mentoring and feedback skills.Ìý
Explore an authentic professional brand as a future leader.ÌýÌý
Understand the conditions to develop agility and adaptability in a changing environment.Ìý
Reflect on the programme’s learning and next steps.Ìý
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Additionally, the module is likely to support learners to evidence certain elements of the Senior Leader Appenticeship standard.
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Structure
Teaching and learning methods
The module is designed around a core process of teaching and learning 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.Ìý Materials on Canvas include content on-screen, videos, PowerPoint presentations, journal articles, book chapters, practice applications and reflection points.ÌýÌý
Specific tasks for review, reflection and planning are built into the course materials, encouraging learners to create a learning journal.ÌýÌý
The total module study hours are equal to 100 hours which are spread across the two stages of personal development.Ìý
This MDF contains study hours for PD1 and PD 2
Study hours
At least 14 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
ÌýScheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Lectures | 4 | ||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | |||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | 11 | ||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | 5 | ||
ÌýSelf-scheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | 30 | ||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
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ÌýPlacement and study abroad | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Study abroad | |||
ÌýIndependent study hours | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | ÌýSummer |
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Independent study hours | 50 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
This module is marked on a pass/fail basisÌý
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Individual essay | 100 | 2,500 words | Submission deadlines are provided in your cohort schedule and can be found on Canvas |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
Assessments marked Pass/Fail
• where the piece of work is submitted up to 30 days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than 30 days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded, and a resubmission will be required.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Individual essay | 100 | 2,500 words | Date dependent on cohort entry and to be advised by the Programme Administrator |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | N/A | |
Printing and binding | N/A | |
Required textbooks | No required textbooks. All readings and referenced material are provided online via our electronic online core textbook and wider materials. Also the University electronic databases are likely to be used for retrieving extra literature students may need to complete their coursework. | |
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | N/A | |
Specialist equipment or materials | N/A | |
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence | N/A |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.