Leading Change

Module Identifier
MMM5720
Module Title
Leading Change
Academic Year
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1
Co-ordinator
Dr Wyn Morris
Reading List
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Pre-Requisite

First degree or equivalent professional experience
Other Staff
Mr Wyn Owen
Dr Wyn Morris
Mr Alun Jones

Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment details

Proportion
Semester Assessment Written assessment: (Complete a reflective journal relating to learning and its application throughout the module) 1000 Words 20%
Semester Assessment Assessed Practical: (Prepare and deliver a 10 minute presentation with Q&A) 30%
Semester Assessment Essay: 2000 Words 50%
Supplementary Assessment Written assessment (re-submission): 1000 Words 20%
Supplementary Assessment Assessed Practical: (Re-assessment of practical element) 30%
Supplementary Assessment Essay (re-submission): 2000 Words 50%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  1. 1. Critically evaluate the role of an organisational leader in instigating and supporting change.
  2. 2. Display a conceptual and practical appreciation of leadership and management and the applications and principles of both.
  3. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics, the learning organisation and individual and organisational resistance to change.

Brief description

Students will develop a critical appreciation of Leadership, Management and Team dynamics – particularly in relation to instigating and supporting change. Aimed at middle and senior Managers it will be delivered through lectures on academic principles, seminars with senior leaders from across sectors and self-reflection and facilitated discussions on the key issues. Assessment of the module will be through a written assignment, a reflective journal and a group presentation.

Content

This module will be delivered in 2 x 2 day teaching blocks a month apart followed by a fifth day 3 weeks post day 4 for the practical assessment and overall module review.

Module skills

Skills type

Skills details
Communication Verbal communication skills will be covered as a fundamental element of leadership particularly through the presentation and the ability to write academically at an advanced level will be assessed through the written assignment
Personal Development and Career planning This module will support current and potential leaders through the acquisition of a range of leadership skills including delegation, empowerment and the development of high functioning teams.​
Problem solving The ability to select and develop appropriate Leadership principles and approaches when instigating organisational learning and change.
Research skills Identification and assimilation of relevant academic and organisational evidence, particularly in support of the written assignment
Team work Within the Organisational context of this module, the ability of Leaders to support and develop their teams to expedite effective solutions is a key element

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7