As a result of studies and practices student are expected to be able to demonstrate more advanced level of practice of:
Analyse own and others’ development needs in leadership and make strategic plans for development
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 and act upon them
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

Situational leadership
Organisational behaviour, learning, and development
Organisational change leadership
Authentic leadership, employee advocacy
Transformational Leadership
Performance Leadership
Responsible Leadership

Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and possible exams.
Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student’s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.
Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

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

The module is a part of professional studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. Module is a continuation of Leading Human Resources and aims to advance the following competences: strategic and creative thinking in leadership, effective leadership, professional communication, cultural awareness, developmental leadership. The module will be integrated with other modules, projects and learning activities whenever possible.

The student knows how to form, motivate and lead diverse teams strategically when aided and guided by others. S/he understands how to develop people skills as well as organisational communication, both external and internal. The student is able to perform tasks according to given instructions when s/he is aided by other students and the supervisors.

The student can form, motivate and lead diverse teams strategically . S/he is able to use an appropriate leadership and communication style when guided. S/he displays good people skills as well as professionalism in external and internal communication. The student is able to solve organisational challenges when the task and instructions are given. The student is able to use research and developmental methods to lead improved performance.

The student excels in motivating and leading diverse teams strategically. S/he is able to choose an appropriate leadership and communication style. S/he shows people skills as well as professionalism in external and internal communication. The student is able to solve organisational challenges proactively. The student is able to choose and use relevant research and developmental methods.