MODULE AIMS

The module covers the core skills area of leadership, engagement and motivation that are necessary for accreditation by the British Psychological Society. It will enable you to develop a critical understanding of the nature, theories, style and measurement of leadership and their strengths and weaknesses. More specifically, the module will enable you to discern how and why leadership succeeds and fails and further appreciate why and when people engage with and remain motivated at work. Overall, the module will provide you with insights and techniques to become reflective and analytical leaders in your post-qualification experiences, enhancing your own standards and those of the people you lead.

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

Knowledge

1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of leadership, engagement and motivation at work.

Thinking skills

2. Demonstrate critical analysis of models of leadership (including dark side leadership traits), management, strategic thinking, power, influence, motivation and engagement at work.

Subject-based practical skills

3. Demonstrate application of theoretical models of leadership, reflective practice, working to values, the psychological contract, trust, inclusion and diversity to organisational case studies and/or your practice.

4. Develop leadership skills in a simulated leadership exercise.

Skills for life and work (general skills)

5. Critically reflect on leadership styles and traits, notions of trust at work, the psychological contract, power, inclusion and diversity and how these elements effect communication and relationships with others at work.

6. Work independently and collaboratively on an applied project.