1.A Reflective Report of 2,000 words or equivalent, weighted at 25% (Learning Outcomes 1, 2)
2.An Individual Presentation (15 minutes) weighted at 25% (Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 5)
3. A final Assignment of 3,500 words, weighted at 50% (Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5)
The final work the student will undertake/hand in/be assessed on: 3

Note: Each component must be passed in order to complete the module

This module will provide a critical evaluation of key aspects of leadership and leading transformation among people, organizations and communities. Participants will explore the significance of vision, goal-setting, strategy and embedding ethos, with the attendant tasks of dissemination; they will assess the place of self-knowledge, consultation, networking and support networks; they will consider the need for training and development, mentoring and modelling. They will develop their understanding and practice of key management principles and responsibilities, including governance, delegation, line-management, accountability, communications, teamwork, organizational culture, and working with volunteers. Attention will be given to financial and resource management, as well as internal audit. There will be particular focus on change management and leading transformation, drawing on theological insights.

Contact hours will consist of interactive lectures, discussion, group work and critical debate. Guided independent study will include reading and research (100 hours), keeping a reflective professional development journal (24 hours), writing a reflective report (36 hours), preparing for a presentation (36 hours), and writing an essay (64 hours).

Oasis College Library with e-portal for remote access
On-line resources via Blackboard through Staffordshire University
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library and books order system
Access to ICT resources at Oasis College

Banks, R. & Ledbetter, B. M. (2004), Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches. Grand Rapids, MI; Baker Academic.
Crouch, A. (2013), Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power. Downers Grove, IL; InterVarsity Press.
Gill, R. (2011), Theory and Practice of Leadership. 2nd edition, London & Thousand Oaks, CA; Sage Publications.
Hudson, M. (2009), Managing Without Profit; Leadership, management and governance of third sector organisations. 3rd edition, London; Directory of Social Exchange.
Morgan, G. G. (2014), The Charity Treasurer’s Handbook. 4th edition, London; Directory of Social Change.
Schmitz, P. (2012), Everyone Leads: Building Leadership from the Community Up. San Francisco, CA; Jossey-Bass.
Wells, S. (2015), A Nazareth Manifesto: Being with God. Chichester; Wiley Blackwell.

1. DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED UNDERSTANDING OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF KEY LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES
[Knowledge and Understanding; Learning]

2. ENGAGE IN ACUTE PERSONAL REFLECTION AND LEARNING ABOUT LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION [Reflection; Learning; Analysis]

3. DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL APPRECIATION AND APPLICATION OF KEY MANAGEMENT ROLES AND SKILLS [Knowledge and Understanding; Application]

4. INITIATE AND MANAGE TRANSFORMATION IN PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR COMMUNITIES [Application; Problem Solving]

5. DEMONSTRATE A HIGH LEVEL OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING [Communication; Reflection]