AHM002: Developing Leadership in Others

Module code: AHM002

Module provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour; Henley Business School

Credits: 10

Level: Postgraduate Masters

When you'll be taught: Full year

Module convenor: Dr Can Ererdi, email: c.ererdi@henley.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: No placement specified

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list:

Last updated: 28 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module is specifically aimed at providing army officers with the capability to develop leadership in others.  The role of leadership is complex and the emphasis is generally on developing the leadership in and of yourself.  The interaction with others is essential for implementing change and gaining optimum performance.  At the heart of this module is the fundamental belief that leaders are responsible not only for their own leadership development but for the development of leadership in those with whom they interact, whether that is through direct responsibility or through the power of influence.

This module aims to: 

• Develop the capability of individuals to plan, manage and reflect on their individual personal leadership and consider how this can be used to support the leadership development of others.

• Encourage development of behavioural skills in individuals to increase the effectiveness and appropriateness of their capabilities and capacity.

• Recognise the importance of developing a broader leadership capability within the organisation.

• Develop an awareness of the ethical, moral and practical issues in relation to developing leadership in others.

 • Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to foster effective followership among subordinates

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module it is expected that programme members will be able to demonstrate their ability to: 

1. Knowledge of a range of different theoretical models and approaches to learning, leadership behaviour and transforming others.

2. Knowledge of a range of techniques for problem-solving, decision-making and managing feedback in the leadership development of others.

3. Critical analysis in order to engage others, assess the context and decide on the most appropriate leadership development interventions.

4. Recognize the traits of effective followership, such as initiative, critical thinking, and accountability, and apply strategies to cultivate these qualities in their team members.

Additional outcomes

1. Self-reflection on how their support of the leadership development of others, impacts on their own leadership ability and influences internal and external stakeholders.

Module content

The key topics covered in the module addresses the aim of enabling students to develop an appreciation and understanding of: 

• The role of the leader in developing the leadership of others. 

• Leadership development - self and others. 

• Learning and leadership of others development models and core theories. 

• Assessing the context of leadership development of others. 

• Managing difference and resolving conflict. 

• Practical leadership development skills. 

• Future of Leadership 

• Followership

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

The content is delivered on-line in a guided self-study format with directions to associated content, textbooks and journal articles. The module is structured around key readings and other sources, with a series of practical activities for each topic. An on-line tutor will support students as they work through the content. The on-line tutor will ensure students cover the key topics from the syllabus with a range of case material and exercises for group activity and facilitated on-line discussion both synchronous and asynchronous.

Study hours

At least 0 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module. 

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:

https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month 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; 
• where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month 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.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Practice applications supported by on-line tutor.

Reassessment

Additional costs