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MGMT201 – Leading Self
2017 – S1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Deborah Howlett
Contact via 9850 4814
E4A Room 419
Wednesday 1.00pm - 2.00pm and Friday 12.30pm - 1.30pm
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
((15cp at 100 level or above) including BBA102) and admission to BBusLeadCom
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Leadership begins with knowing who you are. In this unit, students will be introduced to tools for self-reflection. Students will examine methods, skills, and strategies that will help them achieve career objectives. This unit also examines leadership theories, traits and behaviours and will provide students with discipline specific knowledge and skills, as well as the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive self-analysis. Outcomes from this unit will help students understand themselves and the foundations of leadership.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
- Formulate career plans
General Assessment Information
Attendance will be taken in class each week
If you are not able to attend class, please email the Unit Convenor prior to class indicating your intended absence.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Leadership Essay | 40% | No | Week 6 |
| Self Reflective Journal | 30% | No | Week 3 - Week 11 |
| Action Learning presentation | 30% | No | Week 13, Friday 9 June |
Leadership Essay
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 40%
Essay on leadership
Submission:
In class at beginning of Week 6 Lecture 9.00am. Attached with marking rubric and Turnitin originality report, not receipt.
Extension:
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption of Studies is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after solutions have been posted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
Self Reflective Journal
Due: Week 3 - Week 11
Weighting: 30%
Students will be required to submit two personal journal entries (worth 15% each) of approximately 500 words each journal entry on two weeks discussion areas of their choice throughout the the session.
These self reflective journal entries will cover topics including self-awareness, leadership and management, personality traits, time management, and stress.
Submission:
In tutorial in the week following the selected topic area. This reflection also needs to be uploaded to Turnitin before submission.
Extension:
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption of studies is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after solutions have been posted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
Action Learning presentation
Due: Week 13, Friday 9 June
Weighting: 30%
Students will discuss their application of Self Management techniques they have employed or are planning to put in place for themselves and in respect to their future career goals and planning via a Video presentation
Submission:
In class in Week 13 at beginning of lecture 9.00am
Extension:
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption of studies is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after solutions have been posted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
- Formulate career plans
Delivery and Resources
Classes
This unit is comprised of:
13 x 2 hour lectures
12 x 1 hour tutorials commencing week 2
The timetable for classes can be found on the University website: http://timetables.mq.edu.au
Attendance will be taken in class. Attendance in class will allow the student to gain the maximum benefit. It is expected that all students will interact and engage in the class environment.
Prescribed Text
There is NO prescribed text for this unit. Readings and other materials will be made available via iLearn and the Macquarie University Library website: http://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services-and-facilities/library
Note:
It is imperative that students keep abreast of current developments both in Australia and abroad via the public and popular media in respect to leadership. At the beginning of each lecture, students will be required to participated in a discussion of the preceding week's newsworthy items.
Technology Used and Required
Students will need access to a personal computer and to be familiar with a web browser to access the unit web page. Students are also required to access the companion website which accompanies the text. Students are expected to utilise the library resources when preparing their essays and action learning video.
Unit web page
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
Consultations
Consulation hours are as listed or by appointment.
Successful Completion of Unit
In order to complete this unit, students must obtain a total mark of 50% or higher.
Unit Schedule
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Lecture Schedule |
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Lecture |
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Topic Areas |
Tutorials |
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Friday 3 March 2017 |
Introduction
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NO TUTORIAL |
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Friday, 10 March 2017 |
What is leadership? What makes a good leader? Leader v manager |
Guest Speaker Undertake Signature Strengths Survey Personal Values Exercise
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Friday, 17 March 2017 |
Introduction models and theories of leadership |
Individual activity – leadership experience and ideas Small group activity – Leadership characteristics Self Reflective Journal Entry due (Optional choice) |
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Friday, 24 March 2017 |
Leadership behaviours and traits |
Self Insights Self monitoring skills Thinking style |
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Friday, 31 March 2017 |
Personal change
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Personal change Self monitoring Self Reflective Journal Entry due (optional choice) |
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Friday, 7 April 2017 |
Self management
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Time management activity and survey Essay Due |
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Week 7 - Public Holiday (no classes) - Friday 14 April 2017 Mid Semester Break Monday 17 April to Friday 28 April 2017 |
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Friday 5 May 2017 |
Self-management
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Case Study and questions
Self Reflective Journal Entry due (optional choice) |
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Friday,12 May 2017 |
Stress and resilience
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Pressure and Demand Maps (individual) A Stress Diary SRE Test Different type of stressors exercise
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Friday, 19 May 2017 |
Stress and resilience
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Relaxation exercise Mindfulness exercise “Time to Zip” exercise Self Reflective Journal Entry due (optional choice) |
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Friday, 26 May 2017 |
Career management
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Friday, 2 June 2017 |
Career planning
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Networking activity 30 Second Commercial Exercise Final Self Reflective Journal Entry due (optional choice) |
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Friday, 9 June 2017 |
Solving problems analytically and creatively Subject Review |
Action Learning Video Due |
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Learning and Teaching Activities
Teaching
Student Learning Expectations
Learning Focus
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
- Formulate career plans
Assessment tasks
- Self Reflective Journal
- Action Learning presentation
Learning and teaching activities
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour with others.
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise change processes and impediments to change
- Apply self-management techniques to better manage stress
- Formulate career plans
Assessment task
- Leadership Essay
Learning and teaching activity
- This unit is taught through lectures, workshopping, activities and tutorial discussions.
- Students are expected to read in advance, prepare presentations for tutorials as required, follow current developments in leadership, be able to apply concepts in tutorials, respond and interact in both tutorials and lectures, demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject area and interact/communicate with fellow students and the lecturer and tutor.
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour with others.
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Recognise change processes and impediments to change
- Formulate career plans
Assessment tasks
- Leadership Essay
- Action Learning presentation
Learning and teaching activities
- Students are expected to read in advance, prepare presentations for tutorials as required, follow current developments in leadership, be able to apply concepts in tutorials, respond and interact in both tutorials and lectures, demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject area and interact/communicate with fellow students and the lecturer and tutor.
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour with others.
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain key concepts and theories in leadership
- Formulate career plans
Assessment tasks
- Leadership Essay
- Self Reflective Journal
- Action Learning presentation
Learning and teaching activities
- This unit is taught through lectures, workshopping, activities and tutorial discussions.
- Students are expected to read in advance, prepare presentations for tutorials as required, follow current developments in leadership, be able to apply concepts in tutorials, respond and interact in both tutorials and lectures, demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject area and interact/communicate with fellow students and the lecturer and tutor.
- The focus of this unit is on students developing and extending their own understanding of themselves and their interaction and behaviour with others.
Changes from Previous Offering
The unit assessments underwent change due to the introduction of a new MQ Assessment policy in second session 2016. The group assessment has been removed and the introduction of the Action Learning assessment to be undertaken as a visual media presentation eg Video rather than written report. A reduction in the number of Self Reflection journal entries from five (5) to two (2), corresponding with an increase in word length and subsequent increase in mark value.
As there is no longer a Group Assessment, the Peer Assessment has also been removed.
Global Contexts and Sustainability
The topic areas of global contexts and sustainability are underpinned in this unit by both the lecture content and readings assigned and uploaded on iLearn. The focus is centred around the leadership applications of sustainability and the importance of leaders operating and understanding the global context.
Students are expected within their assessment task to acknowledge these concepts (if applicable) and apply them accordingly.
Research and Practice
This unit draws on research from a variety of sources. Students are encourage to conduct their own independent research on topics relevant to the course. Lectures and tutorials will include regular discussions about current practice as well as theoretical application.
Students can utilise a range of websites, journals and texts in conducting their own research. Examples of these are:
Sydney Morning Herald - http://www.smh.com.au
The Conversation - https://theconversation.com/au
The Leadership Quarterly
Harvard Business Review
This unit will give you extensive practice in applying theoretical knowledge to real world examples.