MG454
Leadership in Practice (modular)
This information is for the 2015/16 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Emma Soane NAB 4.02
Availability
This course is compulsory on the Executive Global MSc Management. This course is not available as an outside option.
The information in this course guide pertains to the 2015-2017 cohort.
Course content
This course will provide you with insights into the foundations for leadership, how leadership skills can be developed, and you can create optimum environments for effective leadership and performance. Sessions will be interactive and participative. There will also be group exercises within the sessions to encourage debate and reflection upon how to put these concepts into practice.
Teaching
Six 4 hour sessions spread out over the three LSE modules
The course will run between the following dates:
- 24 August - 5 September 2015
- 14-19 December 2015
- 4-16 April 2016
Formative coursework
There is an optional assignment that will provide an opportunity to reflect upon the leadership style and skills assessments covered in modules 1 and 2. This 1000-word assignment will discuss personal leadership style and skills, and will be submitted after Module 2.
Indicative reading
To be confirmed at the beginning of the course.
Assessment
This is a non-assessed course. Some of the material for this course will form part of the MG443 Organisational Behaviour assessment. The relevant material will be specified for the assessment.
Key facts
Department: Management
Total students 2014/15: Unavailable
Average class size 2014/15: Unavailable
Controlled access 2014/15: No
Value: Non-assessed
Personal development skills
- Leadership
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Commercial awareness