MGX3991 - Leadership principles and practices

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Overview

This interactive unit examines principles and practices of leadership which are vital for aspiring leaders of the future. Through a personal portfolio of leadership concepts, character, and competencies, you will develop your potential for growth as strategic leaders of the 21st century organisations. Inspiring stories of leadership successes and failures from exemplary leaders in the past and present will guide your leadership journey to find your own authentic voice. A plethora of cutting-edge leadership materials (research articles, movies and videos, case studies, role-plays, games, self-assessments) will also be featured weekly to enhance your learning experience.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

SSB-01-CAULFIELD-BLOCK-ON

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Josh Howard

Dr Nathan Eva

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of major theories of organisational leadership

formulate a framework of leadership that would help students make sense of their current and future leadership experiences and discern critical lessons drawn

develop a higher self awareness of students' own personality, values, attitudes, and styles as well as strengths and weaknesses pertinent to their leadership aspirations

construct a personal leadership philosophy outlining students' convictions on ethical and compassionate leadership and its impacts in real-world organisational contexts

analyse and synthesise crucial roles and positive impacts that managers and leaders can make to organisations and their stakeholders.

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

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Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.