Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
This capstone course provides students with an opportunity to reflect on the content and self-knowledge built up in the core courses of the Leadership field of study, and to develop a program for their future development as a leader. It comprises reflections on a set of practices and a project throughout the semester. The interactions are designed to be collegial and dialogic, directed towards developing a credible leadership path for each student.
"Leadership in Practice" is the capstone for the Leadership course bringing together the theory and practice of the prerequisite leadership courses. This course is an immersive course designed to equip you with essential skills for effective people management and team leadership. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, you will embark on a self-exploratory journey to discover and enhance your leadership capacities. This course emphasises the development of core leadership competencies, including decision-making, strategic thinking, cognitive and emotional mastery, and cross-cultural understanding. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience in mentorship and coaching by engaging in peer-mentoring activities, fostering a deeper understanding of the dynamics of guiding and supporting others in a professional setting.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Before attempting this course, students are advised that it is important to complete the appropriate prerequisite course(s) listed on the front of this course profile. No responsibility will be accepted by the School of Business, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law or The University of Queensland for poor student performance occurring in courses where the appropriate prerequisite(s) has/have not been completed, for any reason whatsoever.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
MGTS7618 or 7619
Restrictions
Quota: class size 20-40 students.
Final course in field of study.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
Full name
Student ID
Course Code
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to provide students with a broad coverage of key issues related to leadership and provide useful insights into the nature of leadership in a contemporary setting. The course will focus on helping students to develop new understandings of their own strengths and weaknesses as a wise leader. More importantly, building on ﾠnew knowledge, insights and understandings you will also improve students' capacity to wisely lead and make a difference in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Define and describe the nature of leadership as a practice.
LO2.
As individuals and in groups, describe and understand how individual and organisational practices relate to leadership.
LO3.
Demonstrate leadership capabilities in the personal and professional life.
LO4.
Have a comprehensive understanding of leadership as context-related capacity.
LO5.
Comprehend and describe the role of leadership in the well-being of self and others at the organisational, national, and international levels.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role play/ Simulation | Peer-mentoring | 50% |
9/09/2024 5:00 pm |
| Presentation | The Dark Side of Leadership | 50% |
14/10/2024 21/10/2024
You will deliver your presentation in person during the seminar time in Week 12 or Week 13. |
Assessment details
Peer-mentoring
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
9/09/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05
Task description
TASK:
This is a one-on-one peer mentoring practice, and each student is required to find one mentor and one mentee from the class. The mentorship begins in week 3, and must be completed by week 7. You are required to submit a written reflective report about your experience and observations as a mentor and mentee.
The length of the report may range from 1000 to 2000 words count. About 500-1000 words for each role; ie mentor and mentee.
For more details about the task, see the 'Mentorship Practice' document on Blackboard.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Via Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
The Dark Side of Leadership
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
14/10/2024
21/10/2024
You will deliver your presentation in person during the seminar time in Week 12 or Week 13.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
You will deliver a presentation based on your Leadership Practices and how the practices enable you to mitigate the dark side of leadership in your future leadership.
In your presentation, you should cover the following points:
- What is the dark side of leadership?
- Critically reflecting on the five Leadership Practices, explain how you think the leadership practices enable you to mitigate toxic elements in your leadership.
The presentation will take place during the scheduled seminar. Failure to attend the presentation on the due date will incur a mark.
Please note that the quality of the content is much more important than the delivery. However, a good presentation is a combination of reliable and clear content + professional communication. For this reason, I have allocated marks to both the content and presentation (see the marking rubric).
A copy of your slides needs to be submitted via Blackboard, and before the seminar.
Please make sure that you:
- Stick to the time limit (8 minutes per person. This may vary depending on the number of enrolments. You will be advised in advance if any changes were applied.)
- Limit the number of slides you use (I recommend no more than 6)
- Draw on quality reference materials and cite them on your slides. At least five journal articles (other than the suggested readings). Your reflection should show the benefit of having read intelligently in order to give you useful concepts and vocabulary.
- Focus on professional communication (eye contact, pace, projection, etc.)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit a copy of your presentation slides (PPT file) via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Sustainable Development Goals
This course integrates the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) throughout course learning activities.
Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Goal 5: Gender equality and women’s empowerment
Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Goal 9: Industries, innovation and infrastructure
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Seminar |
Introduction & Course Overview Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 2 |
Seminar |
What is leadership? Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 3 |
Seminar |
Mentoring and Coaching Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 4 |
Seminar |
Leadership development Learning outcomes: L01, L05 |
Week 5 |
Seminar |
Leadership character + Practice 1: What is my life priority as a future leader? Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05 |
Week 6 |
Seminar |
Decision-making and Problem-solving + Practice 2: What is my decision-making style? Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L05 |
Week 7 |
Seminar |
Cognitive-Emotional Mastery + Practice 3: How to improve my emotional mastery? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Week 8 |
Seminar |
Strategic-Visionary Leadership + Practice 4: Strategic Thinking - Can I foresee the future? Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 9 |
Seminar |
Leadership and Culture + Practice 5: How much do I understand the cross-cultural dynamics? Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Mid Sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break |
Week 10 |
Seminar |
Review & Presentation Q&A Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 11 |
Seminar |
PUBLIC HOLIDAY King's Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 7 Oct 2024 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. |
Week 12 |
Seminar |
Student presentations Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 13 |
Seminar |
Student presentations Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.