Leading TeamsLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

On successful completion of this course, the student:
• Understands the principles and shared objectives of group and teamwork and is able to work together with others in multidisciplinary teams
• Facilitates teams and team work
• Is capable of collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams and working communities
• Takes responsibility of one’s own actions and works according to the jointly agreed principles and methods
• Adopts an initiative and proactive approach to work and is capable of problem solving and decision making at one’s work
• Respect diverse opinions and views and is able to accept constructive criticism

Contents

1. Group dynamics
2. Leadership styles and related models, measuring personal qualities
3. Valuable roles for team interaction
4. Problem solving tools
5. Dialogue and feedback in enriching team experience
6. Setting goals and objectives in performance management
7. Showing respect for diversity in the team

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Operational Project - 1st year Management studies before taking this course.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Problem solving and feedback sessions in class. Group discussions and argumentation – debate. Assignments for teams between classes & in connection w. other courses in the same period. Individual assignment: measuring personality traits, group orientation (roles) and leadership styles.
Assessing one´s own learning is a compulsory part of the course.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

Student is familiar with principles of management and leadership and basic dynamics in team work. Student shows capability of working and sharing knowledge in teams.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Students shows skills in applying the learning from the course in solving problems in a team setting. Student gives and receives feedback for improvement purposes.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Student shows ability and skills in planning, organizing and developing effort in a team setting. Student is able to work and to support effort in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. Student shows analytical, critical and constructive attitude towards problem solving, understands and can cope with cultural and linguistic diversity in working life teams.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass, the following should be shown (and points earned in each item):
Team examination
Peer evaluation of performance in team
Active presence in class/team sessions
Personal report

Learning materials

To be announced
Lecture handouts and other materials as indicated by lecturers
Additional & recommended reading:
Fuller, Ed 2011. You can’t lead with your feet on the desk. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New Jersey.
Sheppardson, C. & Gibson, H. 2011. Leadership and Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality Industry. Goodfellow Publishers Ltd., Oxford.
Vecchio, R.P. 1991 or newer ed. Organizational Behavior. (Part III) chapters 5-12, (Part IV) chapter 15.a

Further information

The course may also be taken virtually (Fall 2019: 2nd Period). Leading Virtual Teams, code LEA8RZ001-3003 (mind the 8 in the code, in stead of 2)