A work based assignment of 1500 words, weighted at 100%. (LO 1, 2 and 3)

This assignment will require the students to critically reflect of the performance of themselves and others in the leadership and management of staff within their working environment.

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
Module website
Institute of Leadership & Management
www.i-l-m.com

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 10 hours of class support and 140 hours of independent and self directed study.

There will be an initial class session to introduce the key aspects of the module content, including a summary of the blended learning material, the type of formative feedback available both through Blackboard and the Module Tutor. The nature of the summative assessment will also be examined. There will be additional tutorial support available, for students to address queries regarding the module content and to clarify any issues arising from the coursework assignment.

Students are expected to regularly engage with the blended learning material on Blackboard. This will include reading the material, undertaking additional research and formative exercises to reinforce the learning. Students will have additional support from the Module Tutor via email and phone.

The aim of this module is to develop the students understanding of leadership and management and their role within the organisations strategic aims. Students will consider:

- Leadership and management styles
- Emotional intelligence
- Transactional analysis
- Goal setting
- Empowerment
- Organisational strategy

Pardey, D. (2004) Leading Teams Institute of Leadership & Management
Lichfield , ISBN 1902475028
Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R. and McKee, A. (2002) The New Leaders Transforming the Art of Leadership into the Science of Results Little Brown London
ISBN 0316857661