Module Descriptors
LEADERSHIP, VISION AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
OASS60567
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 270
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 35%
- GROUP PROJECT weighted at 45%
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Resources
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work
PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work
Module Texts
Banks, R. & Ledbetter, B.M. (2004), Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches, Grand Rapids: Baker Academic.
Collins, J.C. & Porras, J.I. (1994), Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, London: Century.
Dees, J. G. et al (2001), Enterprising Nonprofits: A Handbook for Social Entrepreneurs, New York: John Wiley and Son
Gibbs, E. (2005), Leadership Next, Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press.
Myers, J.R. (2007) Organic Community: Creating a Place Where People Naturally Connect, Grand Rapids: Emersion.
Stephens, R.P. (2002), Liberating the Laity: Equipping all the Saints for Ministry, Vancouver: Regent College.
Wheatley, M. J. (2006), Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World, San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.
Collins, J.C. & Porras, J.I. (1994), Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, London: Century.
Dees, J. G. et al (2001), Enterprising Nonprofits: A Handbook for Social Entrepreneurs, New York: John Wiley and Son
Gibbs, E. (2005), Leadership Next, Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press.
Myers, J.R. (2007) Organic Community: Creating a Place Where People Naturally Connect, Grand Rapids: Emersion.
Stephens, R.P. (2002), Liberating the Laity: Equipping all the Saints for Ministry, Vancouver: Regent College.
Wheatley, M. J. (2006), Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World, San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.
Module Learning Strategies
300 hours, of which 30 will be interactive lectures and learning groups, 20 will be a project evaluation, 40 will be the development of a social enterprise proposal, 128 fieldwork hours, and the rest independent study.
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. In the first part of the module leadership is addressed, focussing on the study of leadership and governance and how this may be applied to statutory and voluntary sector bodies, and on the skills of a leader, particularly creative thinking, casting vision and mentoring/coaching. Students will critique Christian understandings of leadership, as well as those emerging from business. In the second part of the module, particular emphasis is given to formal tools of evaluation, as an aid to re-envisioning projects. Finally, the concept of social enterprise is introduced. The module outlines the ideological and legal framework in which social enterprise has developed as an increasingly important element of community and economic development. It also introduces students to the diverse skill set required when setting up new projects. This skill set is equally applicable in more traditional statutory and voluntary sector contexts as well. Assessments draw out the practical implications of the training.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment (1): Reflection on the process of undertaking a project evaluation at the student's placement. (Learning Outcome 1, 2)
Assignment (2): A proposal for a new social enterprise, produced together by a learning group. This should be in a real situation. (Learning Outcome 3, 5, 6) (3000 words)
Assignment (3): A tutor assessed presentation by the learning group of the social enterprise proposal, as if for a major funder/investor. (Learning Outcome 4)
Assignment (2): A proposal for a new social enterprise, produced together by a learning group. This should be in a real situation. (Learning Outcome 3, 5, 6) (3000 words)
Assignment (3): A tutor assessed presentation by the learning group of the social enterprise proposal, as if for a major funder/investor. (Learning Outcome 4)