Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- critically examine complex leadership comprehensively
- set relevant questions regarding complex leadership and ponder alternative answers to them
- apply complex leadership thinking in one's own actions, in work community and in organization

Implementation and methods of teaching

Join this leadership course to enjoy a unique learning experience related to leadership in contemporary richly interconnected and complex environment. Course is organized on Campus in classroom setting, including a total of 8 classroom sessions. We apply a bunch of interactive learning methods to gain and formulate common understanding of this multi-faceted topic. In addition, two online-sessions are organized to support learning. Sessions are interactive by nature and in all sessions we work in small teams.

Timing and attendance

Course starts in the end of January and ends in May 2024. Learning sessions (on Campus and online) are organized according to detailed schedule found from TimeEdit or eLab. Separate assignment deadline(s) are given at the first orientation session in January.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material is given on Moodle learning platform. In addition, participants are supposed to search, find and use sources individually using different channels and databases. Recommended reading is published on Moodle as well as at class or upon request.

Working life cooperation

Real working life case studies are applied.

Learning environment

On campus and online sessions, Moodle elearning platform.

Student time use and work load

Apprx. 130 hours of time spending, of which 20 hrs are on Campus, and 5 hrs online. Rest is individual work.

Contents

We gain common understanding on complexity of environment, on different concepts related to complexity as well as alternative approaches to leadership in complex environment. Practical experiences, examples and case studies are shared and examined. Quest for relevant questions is part of the process, and answers are not forgotten either. A variety of learning methods are applied to respect the nature of complex phenomenon examined. Participants are expected to take actively part to enhance learning thru process.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Accomplishment of course Management and Leadership or equivalent basic knowledge of leadership is recommended.

Assessment criteria

Course has three modules each of which requires participation on class and online sessions as well as accomplishment of an individual task. Each task is evaluated approved/supplement/fail. Course is evaluated Approved/Fail. All assignments must reach Approved grade. One possibility to supplement each task is given. More detailed evaluation criteria per assignment are given at Moodle and on first orientation meeting at classroom.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Approved: The learning objectives and evaluation criteria are met.
Fail: The learning objective and evaluation criteria are not met.