MPM779 - Leadership in Complexity

Unit details

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Year:

2023 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.

Scheduled learning activities - online:

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
GLO5: Problem-solving

ULO2

Apply a range of story-telling and narrative techniques to different leadership situations.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication

ULO3

Effectively communicate with employees and external stakeholders.

GLO2: Communication

ULO4

Negotiate and make decisions within a leadership team.

GLO5: Problem-solving
GLO7: Teamwork

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: Video recording
Part B: Written evaluation

Part A: 7 minutes
Part B: 1500 words

Part A: 10%
Part B: 20%

Week 6

Assessment 2: (Group of 6) Case Study
Part A: Written plan (sub-group of 3)
Part B: Case analysis (group of 6)

Part A: 1500 words
Part B: 2500 words

Part A: 20%
Part B:30%

 

 

Week 10

Assessment 3: (Individual) Written reflection

1500 words 20% Week 12

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

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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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