Management Tools (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Attendees will be checked within three weeks of the start of the implementation, and securing a study place on the course requires approved completion of the orientation assignment.

Objective

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

Materials

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.

Exam schedules

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 December 2024.

The retake of the personal final assignment is possible on 14th of February 2025 and 14th of March 2025.

Completion alternatives

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of management-related theories of interaction.

Further information

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.