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MGMT202 – Leading Others: Managing Teams and Relationships

2016 – WV Day

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Moderator
Deborah Howlett
deborah.howlett@mq.edu.au
Contact via 9850 4814
Senia Kalfa
senia.kalfa@mq.edu.au
Deborah Howlett
deborah.howlett@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
3
Prerequisites Prerequisites
MGMT201
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
Leading others begins with building effective relationships. This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop skills to manage teams and build strong relationships with others. Through a series of workshops, students will learn practical skills to connect with people more successfully. The use of influence and persuasion will be compared and students will learn skills to work more collaboratively with different types of people. The unit aims to expand students’ skills and knowledge to improve their effectiveness as leaders. Outcomes from this unit will help students understand relationships better and to develop leadership behaviour capabilities. This unit employs block teaching.

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:

  • Examine key concepts and theories regarding teamwork
  • Identify tools and actions that allow leaders to manage relationships more effectively
  • Reflect on own teamwork abilities
  • Develop feedback skills

General Assessment Information

Task

Weight

Due Date

Linked Learning Outcomes

Linked Graduate Capabilities

Brief Description

Everest simulation & mind map

20%

6th and 22nd July 2016

1,2, 3

1 , 5

Harvard Business Online Simulation & reflective concept map

Feedback exercise

20%

8th July 2016

1, 2, 3, 4

5

Exchange of constructive feedback between team members and written submission

Group project

60%

15th August 2016

1, 2, 3

1, 4, 5

Group video presentation and individual report

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI assisted?
Simulation & mindmap 20% 6/7/2016 and 22/7/2016 No
Feedback exercise 20% 8/7/2016 No
Group project 60% 15/8/2016 No

Simulation & mindmap

Due: 6/7/2016 and 22/7/2016
Weighting: 20%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:

This assessment consists of two parts

EVEREST SIMULATION (10%): For this assessment, students are expected to participate in the Harvard Business Publishing Simulation called Leadership & Team Simulation: Everest V2. The lecturer will allocate students in groups of 5 for them to complete the activity. The simulation will be completed in class on July 6th between 2pm and 5pm at a designated campus computer lab. 

INDIVIDUAL MIND MAP (10%): Following the completion of the workshop, each student will individually submit a mind map (or concept map), capturing their reflection on how leaders can effectively manage team relationships. The mind map is to be uploaded in the relevant folder on iLearn by 11.59 pm, on July 22nd 2016.

Details and assessment criteria are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn and questions on this assessment will be answered in the first workshop. 

NOTE ON EXTENSIONS

No extensions will be granted. Students who do not participate in the Everest simulation or do not submit the mind map prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for disruption of studies is made and approved.  
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Examine key concepts and theories regarding teamwork
  • Identify tools and actions that allow leaders to manage relationships more effectively
  • Reflect on own teamwork abilities

Feedback exercise

Due: 8/7/2016
Weighting: 20%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:

Giving constructive feedback is a critical element of successful teamwork; yet many of us struggle to deliver it. In the final day of the workshop, students will partake in a feedback exercise in class. The following steps will be undertaken:

  1. Students will be provided with ample time in class on the last workshop to write feedback for each of their team members. Students are expected to write 200-300 words per team member, divided in 1 area of strength, 1 area of development including suggestions for improvement (100-150 words on strength and 100-150 on development). For a team of 5 that means each student has to write between 1,000 - 1,500 words.
  2. Students will present the feedback to each other in their teams on the same day in class
  3. Students will submit this feedback to the lecturer (uploading on the relevant turn-it-in folder)

Details and assessment criteria are provided in the Assessment Guidelines document available on iLearn and questions on this assessment will be answered in the first workshop.

NOTE ON EXTENSIONS

No extensions will be granted. Students who do not participate in the feedback exercise will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for in cases in which an application for disruption of studies is made and approved.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Examine key concepts and theories regarding teamwork
  • Identify tools and actions that allow leaders to manage relationships more effectively
  • Reflect on own teamwork abilities
  • Develop feedback skills

Group project

Due: 15/8/2016
Weighting: 60%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:

This assessment consists of two parts:

GROUP VIDEO PRESENTATION (30%): In teams of 5 (the same teams as the Everest simulation) students will be asked to create a 7 minute video. Time will be provided in most workshops for students to work on their group project and consult with the lecturer face-to-face. Teams will be assessed on how they manage the group processes as well as on the final product. Details and assessment criteria are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn and questions on this assessment will be answered in the first workshop. 

INDIVIDUAL REPORT (30%): Students are expected to submit an individual report which will draw on theoretical concepts and frameworks covered in the workshops to evaluate the performance of their team.Details and assessment criteria are provided in the Assessment Guidelines Document available on iLearn and questions on this assessment will be answered in the first workshop. 

NOTE ON EXTENSIONS

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, 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:
  • Examine key concepts and theories regarding teamwork
  • Identify tools and actions that allow leaders to manage relationships more effectively
  • Reflect on own teamwork abilities

Delivery and Resources

  1. This subject is taught in a block mode in the Winter Vacation. It is comprised of 5 workshops and each will begin at 9 am and conclude at 5 pm with suitable breaks.
  2. To pass this course, students need to achieve an overall grade of 50%
  3. Students must attend all workshops, except for cases where an application for Disruption of Studies has been lodged and approved. A log will be taken twice a day to record attendance.
  4. Staff will respond to emails within 48 hours. Staff will not answer emails over the weekend, except for urgent and/or exceptional circumstances.
  5. Students are to stay in their allocated teams throughout the course of the unit.
  6. Students are expected to arrive on time and not leave until class ends
  7. Mobile phones are to be set on silent during classes. Texting or other mobile phone activity during class is distracting to the student concerned, the lecturer and the other students and is strictly forbidden. Students violating this requirement will be asked to leave the class.
  8. Photography as well as audio and video recording by students is not permitted.

TIMETABLE

The timetable for this unit can be accessed from http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/timetables

READINGS

Readings for each workshop will be provided through the library's e-Reserve and/or iLearn and students are expected to come to class having completed those.

TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

Students are expected to familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/index.php). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff and students. If you have difficulties logging onto iLearn, please contact the university's technical support staff. Do not contact the lecturer as they will not be able to help you with technical queries.

The Everest simulation will take place at a designated university computer lab at a prescribed time. 

Students are expected to check their university email account and contact the teaching staff through it. Gmail, hotmail and other personal email accounts are often blocked through the university's spam filter; communicating through those risks that your query will not be answered.

Students may use a smart-phone to record their group video. Groups with no access to a video camera are expected to notify the lecturer of the fact by the end of the first workshop.

COURSE MATERIAL

  • You are expected to save and/or print copies of the workshop slides. No printouts will be provided by the lecturer
  • You are expected to save and/or print copies of the prescribed readings for each workshop. No printouts will be provided by the lecturer
  • All important announcements will be made on iLearn and you are expected to view the announcements page regularly.

TEACHING STRATEGY

This unit is designed to be interactive. As such, the topics are best explored through active participation and experiential learning. As such, the workshops will involve presentations by the lecturer covering key theoretical concepts, practical activities, exercises, guest lectures, group consultations with the lecturer and observation exercises. 

Unit Schedule

This is an indicative unit schedule and may change

Day 1 – Monday July 4th

9:00 – 10:30

Introduction to the unit

Introduction to teams

10:30 – 11:00

Morning tea

11:00 – 1:00

Group effectiveness & composition

1:00 – 2:00

Lunch

2:00 – 3:00

Group processes

3:00 – 4:30

Students work on their group project and consult with the lecturer

4:30 – 5:00

Conclusion

 

Day 2 – Tuesday July 5th

9:00 – 9:30

Revision / Q&A from the day before

9:30 – 10:00

Morning tea

10:00 – 1:00

Emotional Intelligence (Guest Lecture)

1:00 – 2:00

Lunch

2:00 – 3:00 

Teams & resilience

3:00 – 4:30

Students work on their group project and consult with the lecturer

4:30 – 5:00

Conclusion

 

Day 3 – Wednesday July 6th

9:00 – 10:30

Revision / Q&A from the day before

Setting team goals & strategy

10:30 – 11:00

Morning tea

11:00 – 1:00

Monitoring team progress & resources

1:00 – 2:00

Lunch

2:00 – 3:00

Students work on their group project and consult with the lecturer

3:00 – 5:00

Everest Simulation

 

Day 4 – Thursday July 7th

9:00 – 10:30

Revision / Q&A from the day before

How to make a video (Guest Presentation)

10:30 – 11:00

Morning tea

11:00 – 1:00

Conflict, gossiping and relationships in teams

1:00 – 2:00

Lunch

2:00 – 3:00

A critical view of teams

3:00 – 4:30

Students work on their group project and consult with the lecturer

4:30 – 5:00

Conclusion

 

Day 5 – Friday July 8th

9:00 – 10:30

Revision / Q&A from the day before

Giving feedback

10:30 – 11:00

Morning tea

11:00 – 1:00

Giving feedback (cont’d)

Feedback exercise (in class)

1:00 – 2:00

Lunch

2:00 – 4:30

Feedback exercise (cont’d)

4:30 – 5:00

Wrap up and conclusion

 

 

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

New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/

Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html

Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.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 http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.

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

Creative and Innovative

Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcome

  • Reflect on own teamwork abilities

Assessment task

  • Group project

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

  • Examine key concepts and theories regarding teamwork
  • Identify tools and actions that allow leaders to manage relationships more effectively

Assessment tasks

  • Simulation & mindmap
  • Group project

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

  • Identify tools and actions that allow leaders to manage relationships more effectively
  • Reflect on own teamwork abilities
  • Develop feedback skills

Assessment tasks

  • Simulation & mindmap
  • Feedback exercise
  • Group project

Changes from Previous Offering

The assessment of the unit has changed. There is no essay or reflective journal and the group presentation has been substituted with a group video product to accommodate BBLC students who might be on exchange. The unit overall has been redesigned to develop students' teamwork skills by a) being highly interactive and b) allowing time for students to work on their project face-to-face in class so as to enhance coordination and communication and consult with the lecturer. 

Research and Practice; Global and Sustainability

This unit will draw extensively from scholarly and practitioner literature. A textbook is not adopted in order to ensure students are familiarised with the most recent developments in the research.

Students are strongly encouraged and rewarded to conduct further research on their own. 

Global issues will be integrated when discussing virtual teams as well as diversity within teams.

Issues of sustainability will be covered as they pertain to team effectiveness and team viability.