Content 1. The importance of interpersonal competencies and management skill for managerial and leadership effectiveness; differing skill requirements within different management context 2. The centrality of diversity within organisations including cultural, inter-cultural, gender and the issue of ethics 3. Behavioural change theories and the experiential/group learning model 4. Theories of human development; managing personal change and the centrality of self-awareness in personal development 5. Goal setting, stress management, time management 6. Interpersonal skills of relating to others including listening skills, non-verbal communication, assertion, responding and feedback skills 7. Applied skill of delegation, meeting In Week 12 and 13 half the groups will each present a poster presentation identifying ‘key reflections’. Assessment will be both peers and lecturers. Further details in class.
Semester Week Topic and Text Chapter Week 1: commencing (w/c) 2nd August Subject Introduction The Competing Values Approach
Week 2: 9 August Module One: Creating and Sustaining Commitment and Cohesion. Understanding Yourself and Others. Week 3: 16 August Module One: Creating and Sustaining Commitment and Cohesion. Communicating Honestly and Effectively Week 4: 23 August Module One: Creating and Sustaining Commitment and Cohesion. Mentoring and Developing Others. Week 5: 30 August Module Two: Establishing and Maintaining Stability and Continuity Part A Assignment Due Week 6: 6 September Module Two: Establishing and Maintaining Stability and Continuity Week 7: 13 September Module Three: Improving Productivity and Increasing Profitability Week 8: 20 September Alternative Teaching Strategy: No class
27 September VICE CHANCELLORS WEEK: NO CLASSES
Week 9: 4 October Module Three: Improving Productivity and Increasing Profitability
Week 10: 11 October Module Four: Promoting Change & Encouraging Adaptability Part B Assignment Due. Week 11: 18 October Module Four: Promoting Change & Encouraging Adaptability Week 12: 25 October Group Presentations/Poster
