In this module you will begin by developing a broad understanding of traditional and contemporary theories of leadership and management, before focusing upon aspects of collective leadership and followership in the context of managing change.

Within the module you will challenge traditional views and work to identify both barriers to change and strategies for successful implementation. The module will then discuss tools and applications to identify and implement quality improvements and organisational change; within this you will discuss quality management methodologies such as ‘lean processing’ and ‘six sigma’ together with contemporary quality improvement tools.

You will review project management tools such as stakeholder analysis, Gantt charts, milestones and critical dependencies together with implementation strategies and change control procedures.

Throughout the module you will reflect upon the skills, behaviours and techniques required to lead a team within a clinical environment, including the role of clinical supervision, governance frameworks and personal and professional development.

In this module you will begin by developing a broad understanding of traditional and contemporary theories of leadership and management, before focusing upon aspects of collective leadership and followership in the context of managing change.

Within the module you will challenge traditional views and work to identify both barriers to change and strategies for successful implementation. The module will then discuss tools and applications to identify and implement quality improvements and organisational change; within this you will discuss quality management methodologies such as ‘lean processing’ and ‘six sigma’ together with contemporary quality improvement tools.

You will review project management tools such as stakeholder analysis, Gantt charts, milestones and critical dependencies together with implementation strategies and change control procedures.



Throughout the module you will reflect upon the skills, behaviours and techniques required to lead a team within a clinical environment, including the role of clinical supervision, governance frameworks and personal and professional development.

Throughout the module you will engage in a blend of face-to-face workshops and online activities to present key theories, introduce debates and present quality improvement models.
The initial face-to-face workshop will be used to introduce the module and key leadership models, before establishing action learning sets to run parallel with online delivery.
Throughout the module the module will delivered by week-by-week online interactions, within which you will be presented with learning materials and structured reading, and engage in discussions and case studies.

By, R. T. and Burnes, B (2013) Organizational change, leadership and ethics: leading organizations toward sustainability [ebook] Routledge, London

Lock, D. (2013) Project management, 10th edition. Gower Pub, Farnham, Surrey

NHS Leadership Academy (2013), The Healthcare Leadership Model, NHS Leadership Academy, Leeds or available at: https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model/ (Accessed: 16/6/18)

The King’s Fund (2011) The Future of Leadership and Management in the NHS – No More Heroes ISBN 978 1 85717 620 9 or available at: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/future-leadership-and-management-nhs (Accessed 16/6/18)

Brookes, S. (2015) The selfless leader: a compass for collective leadership Palgrave 1st Edition

Access to the online library, blackboard, Voicethread and Turnitin is required.

1. Critically evaluate a range of leadership theories, models and concepts in relationship to system and organisational change.
Knowledge and understanding
Analysis

2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of project management tools and applications required to identify and implement quality improvements and organisational change.
Knowledge and understanding
3. Identify opportunities for changes in professional practice or operational management and to develop, implement and critically evaluate a change management plan.
Application
Problem Solving
Reflection
4. Formulate and lead academic debate with specialist and non-specialist audiences
Communication

Coursework - Written report 2,500 words weighted at 50%. Coursework (LO 1, 2)

Written report 2,500 words weighted at 50%. (LO 3, 4)