Transformative and Impactful Leadership (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to move away from individualistic and purely economistic approaches, to decision-making that reflects all stakeholders and the common good. The student is able to justify and encourage transformational changes and define goals based on sustainable solutions. The student is able to shift the focus from a silo to systems view and reflect on the complexity of phenomena. The student knows how to create a positive impact on global, societal and organisational levels as well as teams and individuals in organisations. The student knows how to provide a sense of purpose and meaning for people and advance ethics, integrity and empowerment.

The course focuses on these competencies: learning to learn, sustainable development, ethics, future-oriented thinking, team-work, networking, internationality and multiculturalism.

Content

● Transformative leadership and systems thinking
● Networking and collaborative interaction
● Measuring, managing and maximizing impact on different stakeholders

Location and time

Virtual meetings in Zoom and working in Moodle learning environment.
4.9.- 23.10.2023
Week 36: Wed 6.9. Start of the course during the orientation week, 3h, hybrid,
Week 38: Mon 18.9. 17-20, Contact lesson, Zoom
Week 40: Mon 2.10. 17-20, contact lesson, Zoom
Week 43: Mon 23.10. 17-20, contact lesson, Zoom

Teaching methods

- Flipped learning
- Individual assignments
- Case assignments done in teams

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2: Student
• Identifies main theoretical background of transformative leadership and systems thinking
• Identifies how transformative leadership gets individuals and organisations closer to sustainability
• Participates in at least one real-life development case of his/her organisation. Shows basic level of networking and co-creating skills

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4: Student
• Can apply main theoretical background of transformative leadership and system thinking
• Can assess how transformative leadership and system thinking impact individuals, teams and organisations and how they can get closer to sustainability
• Participates in two real-life development cases. One in his/her organisation and another provided by the university.
• Shows good level of networking and co-creating skills

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: Student
• Can apply and critically evaluate main theoretical background of transformative leadership and systems thinking
• Can critically evaluate how transformative leadership and system thinking impact individuals, teams, organisations and society and how they can get closer to sustainability
• Participates in two real-life development cases. One in his/her organisation and another provided by the university.
• Can actively build and maintain networks and act as a critical and productive co-creator