Leading People and Teams (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The course schedule, including the timetables and content of the lectures as well as the deadlines for submitting learning assignments, can be found on the course's Moodle. This will be accessible at the latest on the first day of the course.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Implementations: Contact, Blended and Demo.

If you already meet the learning objectives of this course, you can demonstrate your knowledge. You can do this by taking the DEMO implementation, which you need to sign up for through PEPPI.

For your demonstration, you need to prepare a recorded presentation. The video should include the key concepts of coaching and leadership. In the video, you will need to combine theory and practice. Detailed instructions can be found on Moodle for the DEMO implementation.

For more information about recognising prior learning: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning

Intro

Regardless of our role, we face situations where we need to lead people or the situation. In this course, you will study different different leadership theories and you will reflect how you can apply these theories in practice. In additions, coaching has a significant role in this course. You will develop your coaching skills which are essential in the modern organizations.

Materials

- Northouse, P. G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and practice (Ninth edition.). SAGE Publishing. (also e-book)
- Reynolds, M. (2020). Coach the person, not the problem. Berret-Koehler Publishers. (also e-book)
- Browaeys, M., & Price, R. (2019). Understanding cross-cultural management (Fourth edition.). Pearson Education Limited.

Teaching methods and instruction

The course starts with a week of daily coaching lectures, running from Monday to Thursday (14.-17.10.2024). After the intensive week, the course will proceed according to the course schedule.

This is a CONTACT implementation and the lectures are held at the Pasila Campus. You are expected to attend lectures regularly. If you have existing knowledge in this area, you may showcase your skills through a recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Working life connections

The course will also include lectures on leadership by representatives of working life.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam.

Internationality

During the course, we will explore multicultural leadership within various management frameworks. The course materials and assignments reflect global perspectives, enriched by the diverse experiences of your fellow students.

Completion alternatives

This course can also be completed by demonstrating your competence. Before attempting the demonstration, please review the study guide. Compare your own skills and knowledge with the learning objectives specified in the study guide. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you will show your existing competence that aligns with the course's content. It's important to thoroughly understand the learning objectives and assessment criteria before you decide to do the demonstration

Learning assignments

In this course, you will engage in both independent and group assignments. The weight of each assignment varies and contributes differently to your final course grade. Active participation in lectures is required to achieve a good grade.

1. Independent assignment: Coaching report, mandatory, contributes 35% to your final grade.
2. Independent assignment: Leadership skills report, mandatory, contributes 35% to your final grade.
3. Team assignment: Mandatory, contributes 30% to your final grade.

To pass the course, you must achieve at least a grade of 1 in assignments 1, 2, and 3.

Assessment methods

Your final grade for this course will be based on individual assignments, group assignment and participation on the classroom activities. The course is graded on a scale from 0 to 5.