Study Guide

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
• compare different leadership theories and models and evaluate their relevance for their own work
• use career stories and systematic and continuous reflection to clarify their professional values and goals and to develop their professional identity and leadership style
• create and maintain partnerships and networks to support their work as a leader

Content

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

Materials

In ITSlearning.

Teaching methods

Online course
Individual activities, group assignments

International connections

- Expert lectures
- Readings
- Discussions
- Reflective diary and related reflective discussions
- Working life oriented activities.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Information is to be found in ITSlearning.

Content scheduling

Autumn 2021:
Digital Career story
Reflective Diary: Reflecting on professional identity and leadership issues

Spring 2022:
• Leadership skills and qualities of a good leader
• Different leadership theories, models and styles
• Different career paths to leadership and management positions
• Role of values, ethics, empathy and emotions in leadership
• Role of collaboration and networks in leadership
• Leadership and innovation in creative businesses

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Activities and assignments