Module Details

Module Code: n/a
Full Title: People and Leadership
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner::
  • Shane Hill
  • Emma McCaffrey
Departments: Management & Financial Studies
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Critically analyse different Leadership theories and practices, including contemporary leadership theories.
MLO2 Appraise and justify leadership competencies and actions within own organisation/sector.
MLO3 Critically assess own leadership practice.
MLO4 Apply effective 'best practice' leadership strategies within own organisation/sector.
MLO5 Evaluate development needs of self and others.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Leadership Theories
Understanding different leadership models and perspectives: Trait, Behavioural, Situational, Relational, Distributed leadership, Charismatic leadership, Authentic Leadership, Ethical Leadership, Critical Leadership.
Different Levels of Leadership
Influencing and negotiating. Networking and making connections. Managing ‘up, down and across’. Appraising leaders' styles/approaches.
Building and Leading Teams
Defining teams. Importance of teams. Different types of teams and self-managed teams. Team mix and successful team characteristics; team formation, composition and roles. Tools to assess performance.
Developing Self-Leadership
Appraising and developing own leadership skills/style. Emotional Intelligence. Reflective Practice. Continuous Professional Development and Personal Development Planning.
Developing Others
Supporting your team. Identifying, highlighting and engaging strengths. Identifying development needs and personal development planning. Developing coaching and mentoring skills. Giving feedback on performance. Managing conflict.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Tutor marked assignment in the form of an essay of 2500-3000 words on a topic relating to material covered, and contextualised to the student.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students required to complete a reflective journal appraising their own leadership style.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Personal Development Plan to be created for self and one team member focusing on leadership and interpersonal competencies.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Tutor marked assignment in the form of an essay of 2500-3000 words on a topic relating to material covered, and contextualised to the student.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students required to complete a reflective journal appraising their own leadership style.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Personal Development Plan to be created for self and one team member focusing on leadership and interpersonal competencies.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture-led sessions to include introduction of key concepts, tutorials and discussions. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Students will be expected to complete additional research and reflection on the topic areas. Recommendations on further reading will be provided. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture-led sessions to include introduction of key concepts, tutorials and discussions. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Students will be expected to complete additional research and reflection on the topic areas. Recommendations on further reading will be provided. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Northouse, P.G.. (2019), Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, 5th. Sage, West Michigan University, USA.
  • Anthony E. Middlebrooks,Scott J. Allen,Mindy S. (Sue) McNutt,James L. Morrison. (2023), Discovering Leadership, Sage Publications, Incorporated, USA, p.0, [ISBN: 9781071866986].
  • Lussier, R.N. and Achua, C.F.. (2022), Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development, 7th. Sage, USA..
  • Harvard Business School. (2011), HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership, Harvard Business Review Press, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Harvard Business School. (2013), HBR's 10 Must Reads on Teams, Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Rick Hanson,Forrest Hanson. (2018), Resilient: Find your Inner strength, Rider, UK, [ISBN: 9781846045813].
  • Michael Bungay Stanier. (2016), The Coaching Habit, Box of Crayons Press, UK, p.248, [ISBN: 9780978440749].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Peter A. C. Smith,Tom Cockburn. (2012), Dynamic Leadership Models for Global Business, Information Science Reference, p.349, [ISBN: 9781466628366].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Pitelis, C.N. & Wagner, J.D.. (2019), Strategic shared leadership & organisational dynamic capability, The Leadership Quarterly, 30(2), p.23324.
  • Ahmed, M.G. & Loch, C.. (2020), What do the followers want? The core functions of leadership, The Leadership Quarterly, 31(2), [ISSN: 1048-9843],
    https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/ 1810/306085
  • Fischer, T., Dietz, J. & Antonakis, J.. (2017), Leadership Process Models: A Review and Synthesis, Journal of Management, 43(6), p.1726,
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206316682830
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources