SD4S32 - Leadership, Innovation and Change 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD4S32 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Leadership, Innovation and Change | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Leighton Andrews, Catherine Farrell | ||
| Module Team: | Kate Wells, Kevin Christie, Sharon Mott, Helen Colley, Jared Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100502 - social policy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to develop participants’ ability to critically evaluate a range of leadership and innovation models, in particular examining their assumptions and expectations for practice in a public service context
Content Summary
Leading in a political environment
The public service environment in Wales
Professionals, managers, leaders and politicians in leadership
Approaches to leadership, including leadership as position (hierarchy, authority and status), personal qualities (traits, behaviour, vision and values) and a social process (distributed, collaborative and relational).
Public involvement in leadership - Non-Executive Members on public boards, Citizens and Patients
Innovation, change and change management
Narratives of leadership and change
Reflections on own leadership and group roles (active learning using outdoor activity)
Leadership and management ethics and values,
Innovation and improvement in public services and the role of the leader.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 124 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 8 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify the context and relevance of public service leadership |
| LO2 | Analyse the importance of leadership in practice |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Presentation - Reflections on own and others leadership styles from placement and group / leadership activity sessions | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Leadership in Public Organisations | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |