Skip to main content

The Art of Leading YourselfLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AL00DE70

Credits

5 op

Objective

Student is able to
-understand the concept of self-leadership,
- identify inner motivation, strengths and weaknesses,
- observe one’s awareness, experiences and emotions and find ways to lead these inner processes

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025

Timing

10.02.2025 - 04.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Olga Bogdanova
  • Kaisa Liukko
Scheduling groups
  • Workshop (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIEX25K2
  • LLTIEX25K3
  • LLABTO24-25
  • LLTIEX25K1
  • LLABTO24-25E
    Complementary competence (Bachelor's) 2024-2025, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
Small groups
  • Workshop

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
-understand the concept of self-leadership,
- identify inner motivation, strengths and weaknesses,
- observe one’s awareness, experiences and emotions and find ways to lead these inner processes

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of 10 weeks of face-to-face workshops, group work, individual exercises, online videos, additional reading, and discussion boards in Moodle. Workshops include introductions into self-leadership, self-leadership strategies, and instruction on exercises. The deadlines for assignments are on Sundays. Required attendance is 60%.

Timing and attendance

On Mondays at 14.00-16.00
10.02.25 Online
17.02.25 On campus
03.03.25 Online
10.03.25 On campus
17.03.25 On campus
24.03.25 On campus
31.03.25 Online
07.04.25 On campus
14.04.25 On campus
28.04.25 Online

Required attendance is 60% including at least 4 on campus -sessions. Active participation is required in workshops and Moodle discussion boards.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning materials and the list of additional reading will be provided.

Learning environment

The course learning materials will be provided in Moodle and face-to-face workshops will be organised on campus.

Contents

In this course students learn how to maintain attention and awareness in the present moment, observe experiences with a non-judgmental attitude and develop awareness of sensations and thoughts. Students will create daily routines, integrating mindful living in their daily life. Students also build self-awareness, identify dreams and find new effective ways to plan successful future.
They find ways to create real impact, learn to break negative beliefs and build self-confidence, more empathy and communication skills.

Course consists of weekly sessions, doing Moodle assignments and writing your learning diary in Moodle (this means starting and participating discussions in Moodle discussionboards). Each week has it's own topic.

Week 1 Starting a daily routine
Week 2 Concentration and Attention
Week 3 Emotional awareness and emotional regulation
Week 4 Gratitude and connection
Week 5 Self-awareness - who am I and what do I want?
Week 6 Identifying Dreams
Week 7 Creating Impact into your own life
Week 8 Leading your thoughts
Week 9 Building confidence
Week 10 Interacting with world around us

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course doesn’t require prior knowledge or experience in self-leadership or self-awareness tools.

Assessment criteria

Pass/Fail. Requirements: minimum attendance 60% of sessions including active participation, returned assignments, learning diaries in Moodle.
Learning diaries demonstrate self-reflection and ability to analyze own progress.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

10.02.2025 - 04.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

10 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Olga Bogdanova
  • Kaisa Liukko
Scheduling groups
  • Workshop (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLPREX25KIB
  • LLPREX25KH
  • LLABTO24-25
  • LLABTO24-25E
    Complementary competence (Bachelor's) 2024-2025, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
Small groups
  • Workshop

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
-understand the concept of self-leadership,
- identify inner motivation, strengths and weaknesses,
- observe one’s awareness, experiences and emotions and find ways to lead these inner processes

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of 10 weeks of face-to-face workshops, group work, individual exercises, online videos, additional reading, and discussion boards in Moodle. Workshops include introductions into self-leadership, self-leadership strategies, and instruction on exercises. The deadlines for assignments are on Sundays. Required attendance is 60%.

Timing and attendance

On Mondays at 14.00-16.00
10.02.25 Online
17.02.25 On campus
03.03.25 Online
10.03.25 On campus
17.03.25 On campus
24.03.25 On campus
31.03.25 Online
07.04.25 On campus
14.04.25 On campus
28.04.25 Online

Required attendance is 60% including at least 4 on campus -sessions. Active participation is required in workshops and Moodle discussion boards.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning materials and the list of additional reading will be provided.

Learning environment

The course learning materials will be provided in Moodle and face-to-face workshops will be organised on campus.

Contents

In this course students learn how to maintain attention and awareness in the present moment, observe experiences with a non-judgmental attitude and develop awareness of sensations and thoughts. Students will create daily routines, integrating mindful living in their daily life. Students also build self-awareness, identify dreams and find new effective ways to plan successful future.
They find ways to create real impact, learn to break negative beliefs and build self-confidence, more empathy and communication skills.

Course consists of weekly sessions, doing Moodle assignments and writing your learning diary in Moodle (this means starting and participating discussions in Moodle discussionboards). Each week has it's own topic.

Week 1 Starting a daily routine
Week 2 Concentration and Attention
Week 3 Emotional awareness and emotional regulation
Week 4 Gratitude and connection
Week 5 Self-awareness - who am I and what do I want?
Week 6 Identifying Dreams
Week 7 Creating Impact into your own life
Week 8 Leading your thoughts
Week 9 Building confidence
Week 10 Interacting with world around us

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course doesn’t require prior knowledge or experience in self-leadership or self-awareness tools.

Assessment criteria

Pass/Fail. Requirements: minimum attendance 60% of sessions including active participation, returned assignments, learning diaries in Moodle.
Learning diaries demonstrate self-reflection and ability to analyze own progress.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed