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Leadership Practice and Consultancy BS4S44

The Leadership Practice and Consultancy module (BS4S44) aims to develop a deep understanding of leadership theories and practices, focusing on sustainable, ethical, and innovative approaches. It includes lectures, workshops, and independent study, with assessments based on a visual journal and a leadership development plan. The module is led by Davina Evans and is part of the Business and Creative Industries faculty, starting in September 2024.

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Leadership Practice and Consultancy BS4S44

The Leadership Practice and Consultancy module (BS4S44) aims to develop a deep understanding of leadership theories and practices, focusing on sustainable, ethical, and innovative approaches. It includes lectures, workshops, and independent study, with assessments based on a visual journal and a leadership development plan. The module is led by Davina Evans and is part of the Business and Creative Industries faculty, starting in September 2024.

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Module Handbook

Leadership Practice and Consultancy

Module Code: BS4S44

Level 7

Term 1 – September 2024

Module Leader – Davina Evans


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Module Code BS4S44
Module Title Leadership Practice and Consultancy
Faculty Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group Professional Development

Module Aims
This module will aim to develop a comprehensive and holistic
understanding of theoretical approaches to leadership and management,
enabling the application of sustainable, ethical, purpose-driven, and
innovative practices while effectively managing stakeholders and
addressing contemporary challenges.

Content Summary
The module will include the following indicative content:
· Theoretical Approaches to Leadership and Management
· Managing The Leadership Mindset and Emotional Intelligence
· Sustainable Leadership
· Ethical Leadership
· Purpose Driven Leadership
· Leading Innovative Sustainable Practices and Entrepreneurship
· Managing Stakeholder Integration in Governance
· Tools for Sustainable Management
· Situational Adaptability
· Contemporary Issues in Leadership and Management

Learning and Teaching Methods


Activity Type Hours
Lecture 10
Practical Classes and Workshops 30
Independent Study 130
Formative Assessment - Independent 10
Groupwork 10
Problem/Challenge based learning 10
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome
LO1 Appraise various theoretical frameworks and
models concerning leadership and management
to establish a foundational understanding.
LO2 Administer theoretical knowledge into practical
scenarios to develop a leadership mindset to
foster effective decision-making and
organisational resilience.

Assessment Criteria
Assessment Assessmen Description Duration Word Weigh Best Pass
Category t Type Count t (%) of? Mark
Asynchronous Visual Leadership 0 2000 50 No 40
Assessment Journal 1 Case Study
Analysis: At
the start of
the module,
students will
be presented
with a ‘case
study’ and on
a weekly
basis
students will
be required to
submit blogs
that will
analyse their
leadership
journey
against the
key themes of
the case
study.
Asynchronous Report 1 Leadership 0 2000 50 No 40
Assessment Development
Plan
including a
Timeline:
Students will
source a
contemporary
issue in
leadership
and develop
a leadership
plan
supported by
a timeline that
will provide a
response to
the identified
issue.

Assessment Matrix
Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Visual Journal 1 ✔ ✔
Report 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List
Books:
Blokdyk, G. (2021), Tripple Bottom Line A Complete Guide,
5STARCooks.
Carroll B., Ford J., Taylor S. (2023), Leadership: Contemporary Critical
Perspectives, 3rd edn, London, Sage Publications.
MacKie, D. (2023), The Handbook of Climate Change Leadership in
Organisations: Developing Leadership for the Age of Sustainability,
Oxon, Routledge.
McQuade, A. (2022), Ethical Leadership, Volume 2, Berlin, De Gruyter.
Mishan, E, J.; Quah, E, (2020), Cost-Benefit Analysis, 6th edn, Oxon,
Routledge.
Northouse, P, G. (2022), Leadership: Theory and Practice, 9th edn,
London, Sage Publications.
Smallman, C.; Massingham, L. (2021), Leading Innovation and Cultural
Change, Halifax, IIMBAS Publishing.
Williams, T, (2023), Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Independently Published.

Journals:
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review - Ideas and Advice for Leaders ([Link])
Strategic Organisation
Journal Description: Strategic Organization: Sage Journals
([Link])
Leadership and Organisational Studies
Journal Description: Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies:
Sage Journals ([Link])
Leadership
Journal Description: Leadership: Sage Journals ([Link])
The Leadership Quarterly
The Leadership Quarterly | Journal | [Link] by Elsevier
Journal of Management Studies
Journal of Management Studies - Wiley Online Library
Business and Management
Business & Management ([Link])
Journal of Management
Journal of Management: Sage Journals ([Link])
Academy of Management
Academy of Management Journal ([Link])

Common questions

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Sustainable leadership is integrated through a focus on innovative sustainable practices and tools for sustainable management. The module emphasizes the need for leadership that not only achieves organizational goals but also contributes to the long-term well-being of stakeholders and environmental sustainability .

The module addresses contemporary issues by incorporating innovative sustainable practices and entrepreneurship, situational adaptability, and integrating stakeholder management in governance. This approach helps students understand and respond to the complexities of modern organizational environments .

The module encourages developing a leadership mindset through activities like practical workshops, problem-based learning, and reflective blogging. These activities help students apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, fostering skills in decision-making and organizational resilience .

Purpose-driven leadership plays a critical role in aligning an organization's vision with stakeholder interests, ensuring that stakeholders are not only managed effectively but are also engaged in meaningful ways. This approach fosters long-term relationships and enhances trust and collaboration, crucial in addressing contemporary challenges .

The module employs various learning methods, including lectures, practical classes and workshops, independent study, and problem-based learning. These methods collectively aim to promote engagement in understanding leadership theories and their application .

Ethical leadership is considered vital for maintaining integrity and trust within an organization, crucial for sustaining long-term success. By emphasizing ethical leadership, the module highlights its role in purpose-driven practices, stakeholder trust, and aligning organizational actions with broader societal values, addressing contemporary challenges effectively .

Stakeholder integration in governance is critical as it ensures that diverse stakeholder needs are recognized and addressed, enabling more robust decision-making processes. This integration fosters transparency and accountability, which are fundamental for leadership success and organizational resilience .

The module focuses on understanding theoretical frameworks to establish a foundational understanding of leadership and management. It incorporates the management of leadership mindset and emotional intelligence, sustainable and ethical leadership, purpose-driven leadership, and innovative practices. The module also covers stakeholder integration in governance, tools for sustainable management, and situational adaptability .

The assessment strategy includes asynchronous assessments such as visual journals and reports. The visual journal involves analyzing a leadership case study through weekly blogging, while the report focuses on developing a leadership development plan in response to a contemporary leadership issue .

The module incorporates managing the leadership mindset and emotional intelligence as a critical component. It emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence for fostering effective decision-making and enhancing organizational resilience, which is central to developing a comprehensive leadership mindset .

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