MPM779 - Leadership in Complexity
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Fannie Wu |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MPR779 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including online content for each topic which is available on demand plus 4 x 2 hour scheduled online seminars. |
Content
This unit is designed for students undertaking studies in leadership. The purpose of the unit is to explore the dynamics of leaders’ communications both internal and external to the organisation. In particular, this unit will focus on ‘real-world’ experiences of leadership under pressure and in times of crisis. Topics addressed include handling of the communication of crises both internally and externally, understanding the importance of interpersonal communication and storytelling, and negotiation and mediation skills. Students learn by dealing with problem situations and by reflecting on their performance. Concepts and techniques are provided through multi-media resources, case studies and interactive practice.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Select and apply relevant leadership skills in dynamic and crisis contexts. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply a range of story-telling and narrative techniques to different leadership situations. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Effectively communicate with employees and external stakeholders. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO4 | Negotiate and make decisions within a leadership team. | GLO5: Problem-solving |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Portfolio | Part A: 7 minutes | Part A: 10% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2: (Group of 6) Case Study | Part A: 1500 words | Part A: 20% | Week 10 |
| Assessment 3: (Individual) Written reflection | 1500 words | 20% | Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library at the link here: MPM779 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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