Leading Human Resources - Study guide

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

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.

Teamwork process
Team leadership
Project management
Project leadership
Performance management
Motivational theories and their practice in teams and organisations

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.

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

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

Learning with contact and online teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and possible exams.

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.

When applicable company visits, guest lecturers and workshops in cooperation with different companies and organisations. Commissions from industry partners.

Porvoo Campus

English

Possibility to work with international team and international lectures. Guest lecturers from international organisations and partner universities. International learning materials.

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Individual assignment Group assignment

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

Tuesdays 10.00- 11.45 and Thursdays 14.00-15.45
Week 42 no class

CONTACT
EXCH
RG3

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.

Jemina Kinnari

15 - 40

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

TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management

5.00 cr

0.00 cr

H-5