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Title Learn to Lead: Next Steps
Code ULMS951
Coordinator Dr CG Jones
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
C.G.Jones2@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 4 FHEQ Continuing Education Session 10

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10

 10

         20
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 80
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  c2500-word case stud    100       

Aims

To build skills in effective leadership. To develop expertise in management techniques (Belbin) and developing relationships (Firo B). To enhance skills in communicating, negotiating and influencing, especially under pressure.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) An understanding of the dynamics of teamwork as a basis for effective leadership.

(LO2) Skill in using certain management techniques and developing relationships (Belbin and Firo B).

(LO3) Ability to communicate, negotiate, interview and influence in a management context.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Negotiation skills

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: One informal lecture each week.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: One student-led seminar each week.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Description: Optional reading, research and formative assignments.

Syllabus
 

1.  Roles that people play in Teams – using Team Skills Management (Belbin). 2. Team Development.  3. Interviewing Skills.  4. Negotiating and Influencing. 5. Mediation.  6. Presenting information and communicating under pressure.  7. Developing relationships – using Firo B. 8. Innovation. 9. Action learning.  10. Strategic Leadership.


Recommended Texts
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