Module Descriptors
GROUP LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PROJECT
ORGB40301
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Rune By
Email: R.T.By@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 67
Independent Study Hours: 233
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ANALYSIS weighted at 30%
- REFLECTION weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 Written analysis of the problem including comparison to the case study and project proposal (LO1 LO2) - 2000 words, Weighting 30%
2 Individual field notes (LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6) of progress and process including final reflection of the entire holistic experience - 3000 words, Weighting 70%
All learning outcomes are covered by two assessment methods. Students must attempt all assessments and achieve an overall pass grade for the module.
Formative feedback will be provided in a variety of forms, including written feedback on proposed titles, outline assignment plans and full drafts. Feedback may take place via full-class, group and individual tutorials.
Formative feedback should also be obtained through a presentation, with support notes, to the employer.
Learners will be encouraged to draw on this experience within their Developing Yourself As An Effective Leader and Management Practitioner module
2 Individual field notes (LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6) of progress and process including final reflection of the entire holistic experience - 3000 words, Weighting 70%
All learning outcomes are covered by two assessment methods. Students must attempt all assessments and achieve an overall pass grade for the module.
Formative feedback will be provided in a variety of forms, including written feedback on proposed titles, outline assignment plans and full drafts. Feedback may take place via full-class, group and individual tutorials.
Formative feedback should also be obtained through a presentation, with support notes, to the employer.
Learners will be encouraged to draw on this experience within their Developing Yourself As An Effective Leader and Management Practitioner module
Module Texts
Anderson, E. S. (2004) Goal Directed Project Management Kogan Page
Banyard, P Hayes, Ni. (2002) Thinking and Problem Solving Wiley-Blackwell
Bee, R. and Bee, F.(1997) Project Management The People Challenge CIPD
Lock, D (2001) The Essentials of Project Management Gower
Marjerison, C. J. (2001) Managerial Consulting Skills: A Practical Guide. Second Edition Gower Publishing Ltd
Morris, S and Willcocks, G. (2000) How To Lead A Winning Team. London: Pearson Education
O'Deal, D. (2001) Creative Problem Solving. Management Books
Wilson, J. (2010) Essentials of Business Research: A guide to doing your research project. London: Sage.
Banyard, P Hayes, Ni. (2002) Thinking and Problem Solving Wiley-Blackwell
Bee, R. and Bee, F.(1997) Project Management The People Challenge CIPD
Lock, D (2001) The Essentials of Project Management Gower
Marjerison, C. J. (2001) Managerial Consulting Skills: A Practical Guide. Second Edition Gower Publishing Ltd
Morris, S and Willcocks, G. (2000) How To Lead A Winning Team. London: Pearson Education
O'Deal, D. (2001) Creative Problem Solving. Management Books
Wilson, J. (2010) Essentials of Business Research: A guide to doing your research project. London: Sage.
Module Resources
Employer to be sourced and approached by tutor
Module Indicative Content
LO1 Relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours of the problem solving process including ethical practice: creativity, communication: respect: vision: partnership: leadership: and flexibility
LO2 The problem solving process: entry: contact: key approaches to data collection: analysis, feedback, alternatives, decision making,: action,: evaluation and exit
LO3 Active listening, recording procedures, negotiation, influence and persuasion skills Appropriate data collection and analysis eg desk based, secondary, questionnaires manual and electronic, focus groups etc
LO4 The application of leadership and group formation models and techniques eg Belbin model Tuckman etc
LO5 Presentation skills electronic and non-electronic appropriate the targeted audience
LO6 Reflective learning; use of journals and field notes
LO2 The problem solving process: entry: contact: key approaches to data collection: analysis, feedback, alternatives, decision making,: action,: evaluation and exit
LO3 Active listening, recording procedures, negotiation, influence and persuasion skills Appropriate data collection and analysis eg desk based, secondary, questionnaires manual and electronic, focus groups etc
LO4 The application of leadership and group formation models and techniques eg Belbin model Tuckman etc
LO5 Presentation skills electronic and non-electronic appropriate the targeted audience
LO6 Reflective learning; use of journals and field notes
Module Learning Strategies
Taught sessions: 67 hours
Reading and independent study: 233 hours
Reading and independent study: 233 hours