Strengthening Leadership Competence (5cr)

Objective

After completing the study unit, the student
* understands the different responsibilities and roles of supervisory work and is able to act purposefully within them.
* understands the various dimensions of leadership behaviour and is able to evaluate and develop themself in leadership work accordingly.
* is able to develop different work communities and knows how the supervisor’s own actions affect the work community, teams, and individuals.
* is able to create a positive and encouraging working atmosphere in their work community and is able to build a continuously renewing operational culture effectively.

Content

* Different approaches to supervisory work
* Identifying and utilising one’s own strengths in leadership work
* Supervisory work in different work contexts and situations
* Developing organisational culture as part of leadership work
* A positive work climate as the foundation of effectiveness

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed all components of the study unit with distinction. They have demonstrated interest and motivation to learn both independently and as part of a team, and have shared their competence with others. The student has mastered the course content and applies what they have learned from the literature, lectures, and other sources skilfully in tasks that analyse and develop working life.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has, overall, performed well in the tasks of the study unit. They have been an active learner both individually and as part of a team. The student has demonstrated the ability to apply the knowledge and practices acquired from the literature, lectures, and other sources in tasks that analyse and develop working life.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has completed the study unit’s learning assignments and demonstrated in them that they have mastered the study unit’s core content. There is considerable room for improvement in applying this to working life situations and/or in sharing their competence.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed the study unit’s learning assignments and demonstrated in them that they have mastered the study unit’s core content. There is considerable room for improvement in applying this to working life situations and/or in sharing their competence.