Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM The Purposeful Leader
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Management
Module Code	07 39583
Module Lead	Donna Ladkin; Joanne Murphy and Sandy Purewal
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Practical Classes and workshops-60 hours Guided independent study-140 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This is a reflective and developmental module for students to explore their leadership and career aspirations in relation to their purposive values. The module will include four types of learning engagements: An examination of current values-based and purpose-led theories of leadership. Students will be encouraged to critically examine theories they study, and apply them to their own contexts and experiences;  Critical reflective practice about how they enact and embody purposeful/values-based leading and aspects of their organizational context which impacts on their ability to lead from this orientation;  Professional skills development activities, including coaching to enhance their capacity to lead effectively that will be coordinated and delivered by the BBS Career team;  The development of reflective practitioner and associated research skills, culminating in the creation of a plan for undertaking a project to underpin career aspirations.  Students will be expected to keep a portfolio of reflective practice on their purposeful leadership approach throughout the module, and how what they have learned on different modules is influencing this.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critically analyse theories and practice of purposeful leadership  Reflect critically on their own leadership practice and the way in which it reflects their purpose  Design and plan an independent project which identifies a business issue of strategic relevance to their organization or plan for an entrepreneurial development.  Identify their leadership skills gaps, demonstrate and reflect upon actions taken to address the gaps through authentic assessment, coaching, mentoring training, reflective group discussions and evaluate your learning journey.
Assessment	39583-01 : Reflective Log : Coursework (75%) 39583-02 : Independent Project Proposal : Coursework (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Portfolio of work which will include:   Reflective log of their experimenting with purposeful leadership practice; (A summary statement of what has been learned and a plan for further development up to 3000 words, 75% of the grade)  Independent project proposal (1000 words or equivalent, 25% of the grade) Reassessment: A portfolio including:   Reflective log of their experimenting with purposeful leadership practice; (A summary statement of what has been learned and a plan for further development up to 3000 words, 75% of the grade)  Independent project proposal (1000 words or equivalent, 25% of the grade)
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