| Subject Code | MGT300 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Leadership for Personal Growth |
| Level | 300 |
| Credit Points | 3.00 |
| Type | Core |
| Pre/Co-requisite |
MGT100 Introduction to Management (Pre-requisite) HRM200 Human Resource Management (Pre-requisite) |
Successfully completing this subject will require you to commit to a balance of class time, pre and post work and online activities as outlined below.
Total workload
| Total No. timetabled hours: | Total No. personal study hours: | Total workload hours: |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 77 | 110 |
Weekly study workload
| Timetabled: | Personal study: | Total: |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours per week | 7 hours per week | 10 hours per week |
Description and rationale
Leadership in modern organisations is a way of thinking and behaving. Leadership is a process of energising, influencing and motivating others: Becoming an effective leader requires self-awareness, self-management and a strong set of interpersonal communication skills, a set of capabilities that are often described as Emotional Intelligence (EQ). In addition, effective leaders think and act strategically, they build a climate for creativity and innovation, and are culturally sensitive and comfortable with ambiguity.
This subject focuses on developing your leadership capability. It helps you explore your own leadership development and self-image, using the techniques of reflective practices.
Topics to be covered
Topics are often refined and subject to change. Please refer to the topics and subtopics listed in the LMS menu for this module.
Description
| Learning Outcome Description | Assessment tasks in which this learning outcome is assessed | |
|---|---|---|
| a | Explore self- development mechanisms to prepare for future leadership roles. | 1,2,3 |
| b | Curate a personal leadership development strategy through the analysis of key leadership theories and critical reflection. | 2,3 |
| c | Analyse and develop the capacity to influence, motivate and inspire others in your workplace and/or community organisations. | 2,3 |
| d | Implement and practice coaching techniques to enhance self-awareness and core communication skills for emotional intelligence, with emphasis on active listening, building empathy, giving and receiving feedback. | 3 |
| e | Demonstrate the technique of reflective and reflexive practice as a means of continuous learning and self-development. | 1,3 |
Assessment tasks
| Assessment Task | Weighting | Assessment Due | Subject Learning Outcomes to be assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-reflective Analysis: Part A (Individual) | 20% | Week 3 | a & e |
| 2 | Self-reflective Practice Report: Part B (Individual) | 40% | Week 9 | a, b & c |
| 3 | Leadership Plan (Individual) | 40% | Week 12 | a, b, c, d & e |
Submitting your assessment tasks
Most assessment tasks are submitted using the Learning Management System. For more instructions on submitting the assessment tasks and specific information of the subject assessment submission requirements, please refer to the instructions in the Learning Management System.
Late submission and extension
There are penalties for late submission of assessment tasks. Please refer to the assessment section in the Learning Management System for more information on late submission penalties.
If you would like to request an extension for a submission deadline of your assessment, you need to meet the eligibility requirements.
Please refer to the assessment section in the Learning Management System for more information on late submission penalties, and requests for extensions.
Recommended learning and reading list
Textbooks
Cole, K. (2018). Leadership & management: Theory and practice (7th ed.) Melbourne: Cengage.
Daft, R. L. (2018). The leadership experience (7th ed.). Melbourne: Cengage.
Owen, J. (2018). How to lead: The definitive guide to effective leadership (5th ed). Boston: Pearson.
Betz, F. (2016). Strategic thinking: A comprehensive guide (1st ed.). Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishing.
Levi, D. (2015). Group dynamics for teams. London: Sage.
Fowler, S. (2014). Why Motivating People Doesn't Work... And What Does: The New Science of Leading, Energizing, and Engaging. San Francisco, US: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Journals
Academy of Management Journal
Academy of Management Review
Journal of Leadership & Organization
Journal of Business Ethics
MIT Sloan Management Review
Organization Development Journal
Harvard Business Review
Leadership Excellence
Leadership in Action
Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict
Human Resource Management Journal
George, B., & Sims, P. (2007). True north: Discover your authentic leadership (1st ed. ed., The warren bennis signature series). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Champy, J. (2009). Authentic leadership. Leader to Leader, 2009 (54), 39-44.
Goldman, E. F. (2007) Strategic Thinking at the Top. MIT Sloan Management Review. Summer, 2007, 48(40): 75-81.
Ancona, D., Malone, T., Orlikowski, W., & Senge, P. (2007). IN PRAISE OF THE INCOMPLETE LEADER. Harvard Business Review, 85(2), 92-100.
Websites
Gallup, I. (2020). Discovering Your Builder Talents via Gallup's BP10.
Jackson, T. (2018). Strategic Planning: Prepare, Create & Deploy Your Strategy.
Australian Graduate School of Leadership
Gallup Strengths Center. (2017). How CliftonStrengths Development Helps People Improve Careers.
Matson, T. & Robison, J. (2017). The Rewarding Work of Turning Talents Into Strengths.
Adeoye, M. (2009, April 13). Definitions of Leadership by Scholars.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND OTHER RESOURCES (IF APPLICABLE):
SOFTWARE
No additional software
EQUIPMENT OR HARDWARE
No additional equipment or hardware
