Curricula

Objectives

The object of the course
Managerial work involves a wide range of situations in which the manager must be able to engage the personnel and facilitate the development of operations using a variety of methods. This course provides capabilities for such situations.

Course competences
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace
Business competence

The learning objectives of the course
You understand the diversity of individuals and how different people are taken into account in managerial work and in the management of teams. You understand the methods and tools of coaching management and their significance and role in the management of individuals and teams. You are capable of using digital applications in a variety of individual and group situations.

Content

Coaching Management
Management of different individuals
Team management
Virtual management

Tools
Digital tools suitable as means of interaction
Personality tests related to the profiling of persons
Collaborative working methods

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials presented during the course, non-fiction, scientific articles, etc. applicable learning materials. Active search for information using diverse sources.

Literature tips:

Aaltonen, T., Pajunen, H. & Tuominen, K. 2011. Syty ja Sytytä – Valmentavan johtamisen filosofia. Talentum: Helsinki.
Carlsson, M. & Forssell, C. 2017. Esimies ja Coaching – Oivaltava coaching johtamisen työkaluna. Tietosanoma: Tallinna.
Grunbaum, L. & Ristikangas, M. 2021. Valmentava esimies. Alma.
Ristikangas, M-R. & Ristikangas, V. 2010. Valmentava johtajuus. Helsinki: WSOYpro Oy.
Soback, D. 2021. Valmentava johtajuus. Opas voiman, viisauden ja myötätunnon herättämiseen. Basam Books. ISBN: 978952733768

Teaching methods

Although the course is in daytime offering, the implementation is such that it can be completed by part-time students as well.

Literature: concept analysis/essay
Company case assignments
Webinars/Classroom teaching
Practical exercises
Personal final assignment

Learning is guided both personally and in groups during the course.

Assessment of competence and course grade is based on personal learning assignments.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam in the course.
Learning assignments must be completed and returned during the course in accordance with the course timetable.
Group discussions must be attended to during the course in accordance with the course timetable.

The personal final assignment must be returned in the beginning of December 2023.

The retake of the personal final assignment is possible on 19.1.2024 and on 16.2.2024.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification

More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide.

Student workload

Independent study 90 h
Webinars/Classroom teaching 20 h
Peer and group study 25 h

Content scheduling

During the course, theme-specific introductions, independent and group study will alternate.
Additionally, personal learning assignments will be completed throughout the duration of the course.

Further information for students

The course assessment methods include:
Self-assessment of own competence
The group’s peer assessment
Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on personal learning assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You understand the diversity of individuals and how different people are taken into account in managerial work and in the management of teams. You understand the methods and tools of coaching management and their significance and role in the management of individuals and teams. You are capable of using digital applications in a variety of individual and group situations.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the diversity of individuals and are capable of identifying diversity in managerial work and in the management of teams. You are capable of using the methods and tools of coaching management and understand their significance and role in the management of individuals and teams. You are capable of using digital applications in a variety of individual and group situations.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You understand the diversity of individuals and are capable of comparing the impact of diversity on leadership in managerial work and in the management of teams. You are capable of utilising the methods of coaching management in a variety of situations. You are capable of selecting digital applications appropriately in a variety of management situations.

Very good 4
You are capable of comparing and analysing the diversity of individuals and organising teams. You are capable of prioritising different methods of coaching management, taking different situations and individuals into account. You are capable of selecting a digital application appropriately in a variety of management situations.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are capable of evaluate critically and develop work, actions and personnel in a target-oriented manner. You are capable of choosing a suitable method of coaching management and justify your choice in a variety of situations. You are capable of also using digital tools in the management of virtual teams.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of management-related theories of interaction.

Objectives

The object of the course
Managerial work involves a wide range of situations in which the manager must be able to engage the personnel and facilitate the development of operations using a variety of methods. This course provides capabilities for such situations.

Course competences
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace
Business competence

The learning objectives of the course
You understand the diversity of individuals and how different people are taken into account in managerial work and in the management of teams. You understand the methods and tools of coaching management and their significance and role in the management of individuals and teams. You are capable of using digital applications in a variety of individual and group situations.

Content

Coaching Management
Management of different individuals
Team management
Virtual management

Tools
Digital tools suitable as means of interaction
Personality tests related to the profiling of persons
Collaborative working methods

Learning materials and recommended literature

Opintojaksolla esitellyt materiaalit, tietokirjallisuus, tieteelliset artikkelit yms. aiheeseen soveltuva kirjallisuus. Aktiivinen tiedon etsintä monipuolisia lähteitä hyödyntäen.

Kirjavinkkejä:

Aaltonen, T., Pajunen, H. & Tuominen, K. 2011. Syty ja Sytytä – Valmentavan johtamisen filosofia. Talentum: Helsinki.
Carlsson, M. & Forssell, C. 2017. Esimies ja Coaching – Oivaltava coaching johtamisen työkaluna. Tietosanoma: Tallinna.
Grunbaum, L. & Ristikangas, M. 2021. Valmentava esimies. Alma.
Ristikangas, M-R. & Ristikangas, V. 2010. Valmentava johtajuus. Helsinki: WSOYpro Oy.
Soback, D. 2021. Valmentava johtajuus. Opas voiman, viisauden ja myötätunnon herättämiseen. Basam Books. ISBN: 978952733768

Teaching methods

Vaikka opintojakso on päivätarjonnassa, niin toteutus on sellainen, että sen voi suorittaa myös monimuoto-opiskelijat.

Kirjallisuus: käsiteanalyysi/essee
Yrityscase-tehtävät
Webinaarit
Käytännön harjoitukset
Henkilökohtainen lopputehtävä

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Opintojaksolla ei ole tenttiä.
Oppimistehtävät tehdään ja palautetaan opintojakson aikana.
Ryhmäkeskusteluihin osallistutaan opintojakson aikataulussa.
Tehtävien palautusaikataulut ilmoitetaan kurssin alussa.

Alternative completion methods

Hyväksilukeminen (korvaaminen ja sisällyttäminen)
Muulla tavoin hankitun osaamisen tunnistaminen ja tunnustaminen
Opinnollistaminen
Tarkemmat ohjeet löytyvät tutkintosäännöstä ja opinto-oppaasta.

Student workload

Itsenäinen työskentely 90h, kontaktit ja webinaarit 20h, pari- ja ryhmätyöskentely 25h.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate 1
You understand the diversity of individuals and how different people are taken into account in managerial work and in the management of teams. You understand the methods and tools of coaching management and their significance and role in the management of individuals and teams. You are capable of using digital applications in a variety of individual and group situations.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the diversity of individuals and are capable of identifying diversity in managerial work and in the management of teams. You are capable of using the methods and tools of coaching management and understand their significance and role in the management of individuals and teams. You are capable of using digital applications in a variety of individual and group situations.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You understand the diversity of individuals and are capable of comparing the impact of diversity on leadership in managerial work and in the management of teams. You are capable of utilising the methods of coaching management in a variety of situations. You are capable of selecting digital applications appropriately in a variety of management situations.

Very good 4
You are capable of comparing and analysing the diversity of individuals and organising teams. You are capable of prioritising different methods of coaching management, taking different situations and individuals into account. You are capable of selecting a digital application appropriately in a variety of management situations.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are capable of evaluate critically and develop work, actions and personnel in a target-oriented manner. You are capable of choosing a suitable method of coaching management and justify your choice in a variety of situations. You are capable of also using digital tools in the management of virtual teams.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of management-related theories of interaction.