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Leadership in practiceLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: HA00CL88

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Anu Manner
  • Janne Roiha
  • Tapu Holttinen
  • Jaana Larsson
  • Kimmo Aho
  • Tero Lehtinen

Objective

In this course module, you'll learn to lead yourself and others in project work, enhancing your teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. It prepares you to develop and apply your leadership skills in team business customer projects, acting as a coaching leader and seeking feedback on your leadership.

Skills developed include setting learning goals for leadership, realistically assessing your skills, reflecting actively on your competencies, understanding ethical leadership, using leadership tools for future anticipation, and exploring future scenarios impacting leadership.

The objective is to deepen your leadership skills, preparing you to lead team businesses, teams, projects, and client relationships effectively. You'll learn to build your leadership based on feedback, apply the latest theories and lessons in leadership, including knowledge and financial management, and share your expertise within the team, reflecting on your practical leadership skills, taking responsibility for your learning and actions.

Content

Planning for leadership growth (current state, goals, development methods)
Roles and responsibilities of a project manager, team leader, and supervisor
Coaching leadership for self-directed teams and effective projects
Leadership through knowledge and financial management
Gaining practical leadership experience

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You have sufficient evidence of understanding the theory related to the competency area and are able to apply the theory in practice in the projects and operations of the team enterprise. You understand the significance of different roles in the development of the company and develop the team enterprise in cooperation with others. You are able to create clear plans and set realistic goals from both an operational and skill development perspective. You have set concrete goals for the development of your competency area and have demonstrated the ability to direct your actions according to these goals.

You have implemented projects that reflect the application of competency area theory into practice. The projects demonstrate your ability to apply what you have learned and bring theoretical knowledge into practical action as part of a team. Additionally, you are able to evaluate the achievement of your goals and your learning process through reflections, identifying both your strengths and areas for improvement.