Type of module:
Summary module description:
The Personal Development module is an integrated and holistic part of all MBA programmes at Henley Business School. It supports and challenges managers in all aspects of their growth and is a catalyst for reflection on learning from all other modules of the MBA.
Personal Development is defined as the identification and removal of those restraints that limit the likelihood of sustainable individual, organisational, social and environmental health and well-being.
Aims:
There are four ideas at the heart of the Personal Development activities at Henley:
PD is a holistic activity. It starts with raising self-awareness about capabilities, motivations and ambitions in the context of universal values that create collective principles and personal beliefs. PD promotes lifelong learning and leads to a broad understanding of the role of the manager in society;
Self-awareness requires the space and time to reflect;
From reflection on current reality, learners find and prepare for aims and goals (at work and in life) by establishing awareness of gaps and systematically building a personal action plan;
The articulation of thoughts, emotions, goals and achievements across a range of media, and the demonstration of critical thinking, are necessary outcomes to measure personal development
Assessable learning outcomes:
Intended learning outcomes:
The module encourages each Programme Member to:
take control of their direction, have and pursue life and career goals;
raise awareness of self and engage in open self-enquiry;
act with integrity to obtain maximum benefit for self and organisation from the learning opportunity;
reflect upon their own learning, performance and achievement and plan for their personal, educational and career development;
Assessable learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understandingProgramme Members will:
develop a structured and critical approach to self-development;
state and revise goals, develop a review and planning process;
understand their needs, talents and beliefs as drivers in managing work-life balance and career;
reflect on environmental factors driving change in organisational structure and the patterns and character of work, employment and career.
Cognitive and intellectual skills Programme Members will:
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record experiences and achievements, reflect critically, and maintain a record with appropriate evidence incorporating a learning journal, on what has been learned and how it has been applied;
identify how to be a more independent learner.
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Behavioural skills Programme Members will:
actively seek assumptions through curiosity and questions;
implement an action plan
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
The key topics covered in all modes of study address the aim of enabling programme members to develop an appreciation and understanding of
Personal development planning and self-development
The personal development process: planning, learning, application of learning, reflection and recording
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Learning as an adult, and “learning to learn”: the learning cycle, lifecycle and learning styles
Personality, Values and motivation
Reflection in personal development
Development plans
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Dealing with personal dilemmas and choices: reconciling personality, motives, values and aspirations
Gap analysis, goal setting, action planning, reflection and recording progress
Career & Context
Networks and Personal Brand
The social context of being a manager
Personal Branding as a thought leader
The Reflective Practitioner
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Progression in role and career development
Concept of the Reflective Practitioner
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Four Elements of Balance
The Integrated Leader
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Personal Development Review and Planning
The module is designed around a core process of teaching and learning by reflection to prepare Programme Members to make the most of their course overall. Specific tasks for review, reflection and planning are built into the course materials, creating a record that is then updated iteratively throughout Stages 1, 2 and 3. Written formative and summative asse ssments come at the end of each stages of the programme.
The module uses a blended learning approach combining:
on-line resources and exercises, supporting a study guide, and subject tutors;
four, one-day PD workshops;
a series of additional online support resources made availab le throughout the programme.
Contact Hours: Executive MBA (Global) | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
Lectures | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Practical Classes | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Independent Study Hours (Guide) | |||
Wider reading (independent) | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Wider reading (directed) | 20 | 15 | 15 |
Essay preparation - may include conducting research, analysing data, editing the finished product | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
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| Total hours for module |
| Method | Percentage |
| Written assignment including essay | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Programme members submit their first assignment near the end of Stage 1 and then further Personal Development Reviews and Plans at the end of Stages 2 and 3.
Stage 1: PD Assignment 1 (2,000 words)
Stage 2PD Assignment 2 (2,500 words)
Stage 3: PD Assignment 3 (1,500 words)
Formative assessment methods:
Penalties for late submission:
The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy £Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes£, which can be found here: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/files/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmissionPGflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
As a ‘gateway’ assessment, no marks or grades are awarded. The decision is either a “Proceed” or “Revise”, based on the criteria expressed above to permit an award or progression to the next Stage. Emphasis is placed on providing clear and insightful tutor feedback.
Reassessment arrangements:
A student who requires a second or third resubmission will be encouraged to seek advice and support from the programme and tutor team.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 6 April 2022
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