Module Details

Module Code: MGMT8053
Title: Driving Team Performance
Long Title: Driving Team Performance
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skill-set to motivate themselves and others. To plan for effective team engagement and development as a source of competitive advantage
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Plan for effective team development as part of a talent management strategy
LO2 Critically evaluate motivation theories and their relevance to the work environment
LO3 Explore the critical contribution of the team leader in the creating an engaged workforce
LO4 Decide and communicate strategic performance aims, objectives, priorities and targets, with stakeholders.
LO5 Develop a plan to stimulate and promote creativity in their team and in the wider organisation.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Creativity and innovation
Understand the differences between Creativity and Innovation. Promote Creativity in the organisation. Apply a range of tools to stimulate Creativity in the work environment. What is Creativity, Creativity vs. Innovation, Convergent vs. Divergent Thinking, Creativity Myths, Capturing, Six Hats, Idea Evaluation and Presentation
Talent Management
Talent management as a daily activity, identifying potential, maximizing potential in self and others. Resource based view of the firm and internal resources as a source on competitive advantage.
Effective Leadership
The meaning of leadership, the psychology of leadership, principled-centered leadership, current leadership theories and practice. Authentic leadership. Ethics and social responsibility.
Motivating Self and others
How do I see myself? What motivates me? How do I see others? My core values, motivation strategies, identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs and habits, establishing constructive thoughts and behaviours, strategies for improving employee engagement. Employee engagement.
Your role as leader
Leadership preferences, identifying effective leadership style and the importance of context, situational leadership, authentic leadership, developing a strategic mindset. Leadership skills for developing your team. Importance of developing emotional intelligence, influencing and persuasion,feedback and recognition. Ethics and social responsibility.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Cross-modular project linked to Effective Leadership module analysing the contribution of the team leader in the high-performance working environment.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Academic Poster Presentation of key concepts and findings of the cross modular project.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture and facilitated workshops Every Second Week 1.25 2.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent, direct and self-directed study Every Week 5.75 5.75
Total Hours 8.25
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.25
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Covey, F.. (2012), The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, 8th. Simon & Schuster, USA, [ISBN: 9781455892822].
  • Carnegie, D.,. (2008), How to Win Friends and Influence People, 11th. Simon & Schuster, USA, [ISBN: 9781439167342].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Hayes, J.. (2014), The Theory and Practice of Change Management, 4th. Palgrave, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9781137275349].
  • Kouzes, J., Posner, B.,. (2010), The Truth about Leadership: The No-fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know, 1st. Wiley, New York, [ISBN: 9780470633540].
  • Whetten, D., Cameron, K.,. (2016), Developing Management Skills, 9th. Pearson, New Jersey, [ISBN: 9780133127478].
  • Goffee, R., Jones, G.. (2013), Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?: What It Takes To Be An Authentic Leader, 1st. Harvard Business Press, Boston, [ISBN: 9781422163580].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BLEAD_8 Certificate in Leadership Development 1 Mandatory