• lectures
• discussion
• case study
• problem-solving exercises
• readings
• self-directed learning
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to develop student’s awareness of leadership issues in social care, relating specifically to organisational & team cultures, organisational change and the effects of power and politics.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Differentiate between different approaches to leadership in a social care setting
LO2
Appraise different leadership styles and determine their usefulness in managing change in professional social care
LO3
Analyse approaches to change managmenet and their application to social care
LO4
Assess the impact of organisational culture on a leader’s ability to manage change
LO5
Examine the effects of power, politics and conflict on change management
LO6
Assess how leaders can be developed in a social care environment
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Topic: Introduction to Leadership
Distinguishing leadership roles from management roles.
Topic: Approaches to Leadership
Major leadership theories which may include: skills approach, situational approach, contingency leadership