Leadership and innovationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing this course, the students will be able to
• analyse their strengths and development needs as a leader and an innovator and to develop their skills in a goal-oriented manner
• use career stories and systematic and continuous reflection to clarify their professional values and goals and to develop their professional identity and leadership style
• compare different leadership theories and models and evaluate their relevance for their own work
• create and maintain partnerships and networks to support their work as a leader

Content

• Leadership and innovation in creative businesses
• Different career paths to leadership and management positions
• Leadership skills and qualities of a good leader
• Role of values, ethics, empathy and emotions in working life and leadership
• Different leadership theories, models and styles
• Role of collaboration and networks in leadership