MPM779 - Leadership in Complexity
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 3: Mike Bengough |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MPR779 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including online content for each topic which is available on demand plus 4 x 2 hour scheduled online seminars. |
Content
This unit is designed for students undertaking studies in leadership. The purpose of the unit is to explore the dynamics of leaders’ communications both internal and external to the organisation. In particular, this unit will focus on ‘real-world’ experiences of leadership under pressure and in times of crisis. Topics addressed include handling of the communication of crises both internally and externally, understanding the importance of interpersonal communication and storytelling, and negotiation and mediation skills. Students learn by dealing with problem situations and by reflecting on their performance. Concepts and techniques are provided through multi-media resources, case studies and interactive practice.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Select and apply relevant leadership skills in dynamic and crisis contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply a range of story-telling and narrative techniques to different leadership situations | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Effectively communicate with employees and external stakeholders | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO4 | Negotiate and make decisions within a leadership team | GLO5: Problem-solving |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Portfolio | Part A: 7 minutes | Part A: 10% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2: (Group of 6) Case Study | Part A: 1500 words | Part A: 20% |
Week 10 |
| Assessment 3: (Individual) Written reflection | 1500 words | 20% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
N/A
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Recommended and extension readings will be located in the unit’s online reading list. Below is a sample of the recommended readings.
Denning S (2009) ‘Effective storytelling: strategic business narratives’, Strategy & Leadership, 34(1): 42-48.
Keck S (2019) ‘Gender, leadership, and the display of empathic anger’, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 92(4): 953-977.
Men LR (2014) ‘Strategic internal communication: transformational leadership, communication channels, and employee satisfaction’, Management Communication Quarterly, 28(2): 264-284.
Stacey R (2012) Tools and techniques of leadership and management: meeting the challenge of complexity, Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon.
Unit Fee Information
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