• Leadership Dynamics (YZWZ0220-3003),
         25.10.2021 – 31.12.2021,  5 cr  (YBB21VS, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    You will understand different approaches to leadership by exploring theories and models, and you will be able to expand and apply them to practical work. You can learn key leadership practices and describe them from the perspective of your job role or interest of study. You understand the importance of an ethical attitude to leadership. You will identify and assess your leadership and emotional intelligence and interaction skills and benefits, and identify your key areas for development. You will experience & test practical communications skills through interaction and discussions.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    - (not translated)
    Course contents
    Leadership theories & styles
    Current phenomena of leadership
    Ethical attitude to leadership
    Emotional intelligence and emotions
    Communication and interaction tools & skills
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Adequate 1
    The theory of the subject matter as summarised by the student is appropriate for the subject matter or work role, but it does not form an overall view. The student describes and distinguishes essential concepts. The student outlines a development project. The student finds a partial solution to the problem but is unable to illustrate the results. Matters are discussed in a list-like and summarising manner. Independent thinking is lacking. The reporting follows JAMK’s reporting instructions partially.

    Satisfactory 2
    The student applies theory within the subject matter, limited from the perspective of the subject matter or work role. The student has selected and defined the essential concepts. The student designs a development project. The student finds a partial solution to the problem. They illustrate the results. The examples demonstrate understanding and independent thinking, but the connections between theoretical knowledge and the examples are insufficient. The report mostly follows JAMK’s reporting instructions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3
    You present theory that is relevant and delineated. You are able to follow and analyse the development and/or research in your field of expertise. You are able to analyse and structure theoretical information and concepts. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative, applying new methods. You develop the operations of the organisation by finding alternative solutions to a problem. Theory and practice are combined through your thinking. The report is illustrative and includes analysis. The report follows JAMK’s reporting instructions (may contain occasional errors).

    Very good 4
    You produce an overall view from the essential theories in the subject matter, which you reflect on in a critical manner. You are able to follow and analyse the development and international research in your field of expertise. You are able to consider the essential concepts in relation to each other. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative that produces a solution for a practical problem. You demonstrate and justify the usability of your results. The report is written in a consistent, justified and illustrative manner. It contains reflection and criticism. The report follows JAMK’s reporting instructions. There may be minor deficiencies with some details.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5
    You are able to create new information. You are able to follow and analyse the development and international research in the fields of expertise. You reflect on the matter at a social level. You are able to define the essential concepts related to the special competence of the field in relation to each other. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative that produces and analyses new information and reforms the practices in complex and unpredictable operating environments. You utilise methods from research and development operations, and display creative thinking. The report has created new perspectives or overall views by combining things in a new way. The text displays the ability for critical thinking and the skill of communicating the results. The report follows JAMK’s reporting instructions.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    Seminar-Journey :

    - Check-in session duration: 45-60 min
    This will happen only Online on Zoom => Friday 05.11.2021 at 5 pm (Helsinki Time Zone)

    - SEMINAR days are planned to happen in the presence
    (of course we follow the Covid-situation and changes can happen according to it)

    Friday the 12th November 2021 from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm
    Saturday the 13th November 2021 from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

    - Check-out session: Duration 46-60 min.
    This will happen only Online on Zoom => Friday 03.12.2021 at 5 pm (Helsinki Time Zone)

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    The course will appear on your MOODLE space during the 1st week of November (Week 44)

    The course is meant as an intensive seminar/workshop journey where the student experience:
    1. Experiential learning /
    2. Individual & Collective Coaching /
    3. Network activation /
    4. Executive process and follow up /
    5. Awareness-based leadership & decision making.

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    As guiding books:

    - Daft, R. 2015-2018. The Leadership Experience, 6h or 7th Edition – CENGAGE Learning 2015-2018
    - Northouse, P. 2016. Leadership: Theory and Practice. Sage Publications.
    A topical non-fiction book on human leadership.

    Other:
    Teacher's publications & material.

    Lecturer(s)

    Marcella Zoccoli

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Timing

    25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

    Enrollment

    02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

    Content scheduling

    Leadership Dynamics

    Overview & ''Polaroid'' on Leadership theories & styles
    Leadership Total Awareness
    Emotional intelligence & other human intelligences
    Communication & Intra- and Interdependent relational skills
    Leading in the present Change towards a transformative Future

    Groups
    • YBB21VS
    • YBB21S1
    • ZJA21SHYB
    Alternative learning methods

    The passing of the course requires active participation on seminar days (check-in & check-out sessions included) + at least 60% of the assignments-project activities (detailed info will be offered during the check-in session)

    - Self-reflective journal individual (30%)
    period 05.11 - 03.12.2021
    - Project-base collective work or workshop training (30%)
    - Development plan individual assignment (40%)
    delivery safeline 10.12.2021

    Seats

    0 - 55

    Assessment methods

    Open UAS: 10
    Exchange students: 5

    Degree Programme

    Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business