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Date |
20.09.2021 - 17.12.2021 | |
Last enrolment date |
05.09.2021 | |
Prerequisites |
1st year business studies or similar competence | |
Goal |
In the era of disruptions, unpredictability and turbulent market environments challenge traditional management practices. The speed of change is fast, and many organizations would really benefit from management competences which fit requirements of constant change. This course is designed to provide students with conceptual frameworks and practical tools for leading modern teams that excel in global markets. The course focuses specifically on what the future (and existing) team leaders need to know about the processes and practices of leadership through which organizations can gain sustainable competitive advantage in the era of disruptions. |
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Contents |
Contents: • Leadership models in organizations: freedom-driven or control-driven? • Foundations of teamwork: organizing teams and their dynamics • Organization culture and the power of purpose • Integrating strategy work into teamwork • Communication and interactions • Working rules • Performance management • Learning in organizations • Recruitment • Leadership in global settings |
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Accomplishment |
The course has five themes, and they are studied using methods of flipped learning. Each theme contains these steps which support the learning process: 1. Introductory lecture related to each theme 2. Theme-specific study material 3. Individual assignments 4. Theme discussions in small groups Additionally, there will be one group work and presentation. Support and feedback will be given for both the group work and individual assignments. |
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Literature |
Buchanan, D.A. & Huczynski, A. (2019). Organizational behaviour. Harlow, England: Pearson. Chapter 4 (Culture), Chapters 10-13 (Groups and teams in the organization). Cappelli, P., & Tavis, A. (2018). HR goes agile. Harvard Business Review, 96(2), 46-52. Chamorro-Premuzic T, Bersin J. (2019). Four Ways to Create a Learning Culture on Your Team. Harvard Business Review Special Issue Winter, 72–74. Delizonna, L. (2017). High-performing teams need psychological safety. Here’s how to create It. Harvard Business Review Digital Articles August, 2-5. Edmondson, A., Bohmer, R. & Pisano, G. (2019) Speeding Up Team Learning. Harvard Business Review Special Issue November, 46-53. Garvin D. A., Edmondson A. C. & Gino F. (2019). Is Yours a Learning Organization? Harvard Business Review November, 86-93. Goleman, D. (1998). What Makes a Leader? Harvard Business Review, 76, 92-105. Groysberg, B., Lee, J., Price, J., & Cheng, J. (2018). The leader’s guide to corporate culture. Harvard Business Review, 96(1), 44-52. McCord, P. (2018). How to hire. Harvard Business Review, 96(1), 90-97. Mullins, L. & Christy, G. (2016). Management & organisational behaviour. Pearson. Eleventh edition. Chapter 8 (Working in groups and teams). Shook, J. (2010). How to Change a Culture: Lessons From NUMMI. MIT Sloan Management Review, 51(2), 63–68. |
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Further Information |
avoinamk@jamk.fi | |
Other info |
The course code is HTLI2012-3004. Use the code to view the course schedule at lukkarit.peppi.jamk.fi. NOTE! Online courses may not have a schedule. | |
Cancellation terms |
75€ Mikäli olet työtön työnhakija tai turvapaikanhakija, opinnot ovat sinulle maksuttomia. Jätä tällöin etenemättä verkkomaksuun ja toimita todistus välittömästi turvasähköpostilla. Ohjeet: www.jamk.fi/avoin/maksuttomuus. ---------------------------------------------------------- 75€ If you are an unemployed jobseeker, laid-off or an asylum seeker, the studies will be free of charge for you. In this case, bypass the online payment and send the certificate via security email immediately. Instructions: www.jamk.fi/openstudies/free-of-charge. |
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