As a result of studies and practices student are expected to be able to:
practice self-management and leadership
understand dynamics of effective teamwork and leadership principles and practice them
use appropriate problem and conflict resolving techniques in teamwork
recognize own and team potential and development opportunities
advance his/her team to effective performance and utilize the opportunities
represent his/her team and organisation professionally and develop networks
take appropriate roles (leader/follower) flexibly to advance team effectiveness
Contents
Teamwork process
Team leadership
Project management
Project leadership
Performance management
Motivational theories and their practice in teams and organisations
Implementation methods, Demonstration and Work&Study
Integration and practicing in project work
Mentoring, coaching and consultations
Tutorials
Exams/tests
Self and peer evaluations
Lectures and workshops
Independent studies
Learning materials
Books on the content topics
E-books and online articles
Online tutorials
Companies’ web-portals
Industry related reports and statistics
Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Social networking tools
Exercises, tests
Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students
Starting level and linkage with other courses
Self and Team Leadership 1 and 2 are prerequisites, module is linked to other modules through projects and continues as Developing Human Resources in semester 4 with a developmental focus.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
Moderate level of understanding dynamics of teamwork and leadership and practicing them
Moderate level of commitment to teamwork and contribution to outcomes
Moderate level of demonstration of self and team leadership skills
Some recognition of challenges of the team and teamwork and suggestion for improvement in modest level.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
Clear understanding of the theories and practicing of effective teamwork and leadership
Good level of analysis and understanding of situational factors in effective team leadership and their impact on organisations
Good understanding of different roles in teamwork and practicing these roles appropriately and actively
Recognition of team strengths and weaknesses of the team and having solution oriented approach to challenges
Assessment criteria - grade 5
Excellent understanding of the theories and practicing of effective teamwork and leadership
Excellent level of analysis and understanding of situational factors in effective team leadership and their impact on organisations
Excellent ability to take different roles in teamwork to advance goal achievement with a consideration to both organizational and individual goals
Encouraging and supporting creativity and development of team members in a perfect balance
Ability to change leadership and communication styles for different situations and doing it in a constructive and motivating approach
Able to inspire and motivate team members to reach the common goals