Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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Description The key purpose of this module is to encourage students to develop a strong sense of self-awareness and help them to develop a range of definable skills which are pivotal to successful management practice and to effective leadership in particular. Additionally the module provides students with the opportunity to engage in effective career planning through a range of exercises and activities. Students will develop knowledge and skills in relation to analysing career trajectories, market place trends and researching, assessing and evaluating potential employment opportunities in their specific discipline of Human Resource Management. The module places a central emphasis on the key activities of personal development planning and reflective practice. Students are expected to attend weekly lectures and participate in class discussions and activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Examine the concept of and reasons for continuing professional development 2. Identify critical skills and abilities that are required for successful careers as managers and professionals in a business environment 3. Examine leadership, styles of leadership and their own leadership style and potential 4. Develop an essential people management skill set including self-management, decision making, problem solving and interpersonal competencies 5. Assess and evaluate potential employment opportunities following completion of their programme of study 6. Develop self awareness and understanding through personal development planning and reflective practice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Managing Yourself and Understanding SuccessAn introduction to continuing professional development and personal development planning; establishing your vision of success; goal settingLeadership and ChangeLeaership and change in turbulent times; effective leadershipReflective PracticeThe art of reflection; techniques for reflection; recording reflectionCareer Planning and DevelopmentResearching, assessing and evaluating potential employment opportunities; identifying your individual strengths and weaknesses and strategies for professional successTime and Project ManagementEffective and efficient time management skills and techniquesPresentation SkillsHow to deliver a winning presentation; delivery do's and don't; general tips and techniques; handling questionsManaging Personal StressUnderstanding the nature of stress; diagnosing your stress levels; strategies for managing and eliminating stressEffective CommunicationTips and techniques for effective verbal communicationMotivating OthersThe nature of motivation; motivation and the managerTeamwork and Group EffectivenessDiagnosing your teamworking skills and ability; solving inter-group conflictProblem Solving and Decision MakingTips and techniques for solving problems and making effective decisions in multiple contextsManaging ConflictIdentifying sources of conflict in teams and organisations; strategies for managing and eliminating conflict | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 57138, DCU Careers Website, 0, DCU Careers Service Online Resources, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||