Self-Management (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The object of the course
Self-management is the foundation for life-long development, and it brings tangible benefits to studies, working life and personal life. According to various studies, self-management is one of the most important skills in future working life. Skillful self-management is also a guarantee of success in supervisory work.

Course competences
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace

The learning object of the course
You understand the significance of the theories and tools of self-management. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life. You get started with self-knowledge and are capable of strengthening your self-esteem. You recognise the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being. You recognise time management issues, stress factors and recovery methods. You understand the opportunities for personal development.

Content

Goal orientation
Motivation
Self-knowledge
Self-esteem
Self-confidence
Areas of personal well-being (psychological, physical, mental, social, professional)
Time management
Stress management

A variety of analysis tools will be used to develop self-management.

Location and time

The course is implemented at the beginning of the spring semester as face-to-face teaching at the Tiimiakatemia.

Materials

Learning material:

Bertrand Larssen, Erik: Paras
Björkstram, Ulrika: Nouse nyt
Clear, James: Pura rutiinit atomiksi
Dweck, Carol S: Mindset – Menestymisen psykologia
Huotilainen, Minna: Näin aivot oppivat
Kilpinen, P. & Hagqvist, A.: Varianssi – lataa itsesi täyteen energiaa
Lehtonen, T.: Tiimiakatemia – kuinka kasvaa tiimiyrittäjäksi
Markuksela, Hanna: Suorituskyvyn salaisuus
Martela, Frank: Tahdonvoiman käyttöohje
Pihlaja, Satu: Aikaansaamisen taika
Saari, Oskari & Hintsa, Aki: Voittamisen anatomia
Sydänmaalakka, Pentti: Älykäs itsensä johtaminen

Teaching methods

Tiimitreenit, itsenäinen työskentely, ryhmätyöskentely, kirjallisuus, oppimistehtävät.

Exam schedules

The theme-specific learning assignments must be completed and returned during the course.
Team discussions must be attended to in accordance with the course timetable.
The return of the personal learning task is 23 February 2023.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
You understand the significance of the theories and tools of self-management. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life. You get started with self-knowledge and are capable of strengthening your self-esteem. You recognise the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being. You recognise time management issues, stress factors and recovery methods. You understand the opportunities for personal development.

Satisfactory 2
You are able to use self-management theories and tools. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life. You are able to utilise theories in the strengthening of your self-knowledge and self-esteem. You understand the significance of the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being. You are capable of planning your time management, taking account of stress factors and recovery methods. You understand the opportunities for personal development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You are able to use self-management theories and tools. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life. You are able to utilise theories in the strengthening of your self-knowledge and self-esteem. You analyse the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being in your personal life. You are capable of planning and prioritising your time management, taking account of stress factors and recovery methods. You are capable of planning your personal development in a target-oriented way.

Very good 4
You are able to compare different theories of self-management and mirror your own self-management against them. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life and prepare a plan for attaining these goals. You are able to utilise theories in the strengthening of your self-knowledge and self-esteem. You are able to analyse and draw conclusions from the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being in your personal life. You are capable of planning, prioritising and substantiating your time management, taking account of stress factors and recovery methods. You are capable of planning your personal development in a target-oriented way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to compare different theories of self-management and mirror your own self-management against them. You are able to set goals related to studies, work and your personal life and prepare a substantiated plan for attaining these goals. You are able to utilise theories in the strengthening of your self-knowledge and self-esteem. You are able to develop the areas of physical, psychological, mental, social and professional well-being in your personal life. You are capable of planning, prioritising and substantiating your time management, taking account of your stress factors and developing your recovery. You are capable of planning your personal development in a target-oriented way.

Further information

Evaluation methods

- Self evaluation about self management

- Active participation in team learning

- Portfolio: Learning contract, book essay, Tiimiakatemia´s 8 hours reading + 8 hours team learning + 24 hours project work -model´s follow up and analysis, Motorola report