Module: Transform yourself - Personal agility

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Transform yourself - Personal agility
Module Code	SB206
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Colette Real Semester 2: Colette Real Autumn: Colette Real
Module Teachers	Colette Real Catherine Faherty Cliona McParland Orlagh Reynolds
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This is a blended learning module which seeks to raise awareness of, and encourage, personal agility. Learners will be exposed to a variety of tools and techniques assessing learning styles and approaches, as well as resources and exercises on building resilience. The module will focus on understanding and contributing to teams, as well as managing performance and communication and feedback. Underpinning the module learning are opportunities for peer mentoring, actor facilitated role playing as well as designing and delivering a charity fund-raising initiative. This module is the second of three Transform modules all of which feed into the on-going development of a virtual CV/e-portfolio.

Learning Outcomes

1. identify the competencies required to work effectively as a member of a team
2. gain an understanding and experience of collaboration (including via technology)
3. understand and evaluate various media for communication and presentation
4. understand the role and significance of personal development via networks and feedback

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	12	No Description
Directed learning	30	No Description
Portfolio Preparation	30	No Description
Online activity	18	No Description
Assignment Completion	35	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Personal Agility
Learning Styles, job demands and resources. Exploring resilience and dealing with change, set-backs and career shocks.

Team Dynamics
Significance of teamwork. Understanding varying team roles. Self-assessment of personal contribution to a team (Belbin and reflection exercise). Virtual and cross-cultural teamwork. Role modelling behaviour.

Managing Performance
Managing resources, flow, and conflict. Planning to meet goals, scenario planning and re-planning in light of unforeseen developments. Digital auditing and exploring the utility of digital tools in support of collaboration.

Communication & Feedback
Finding and using one’s voice. Types of knowledge and means of exchange (e.g. tacit versus explicit). Communication via different media. Social intelligence. Peer to peer mentoring

Career Capacity building
Developing potential and skills. Understanding the role and impact of networks. Appreciating the value and being open to feedback. Preparing for work placement

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Completion of online activity	Self assessment and digital badges (e.g. team roles)	20%	n/a
Participation	Peer to peer participation	20%	n/a
Professional Portfolio	Development and updating of e-portfolio	20%	n/a
Practical/skills evaluation	Actor facilitated role plays (team performance, feedback)	0%	n/a
Group project	Charity challenge (design and run fund raising event)	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Cottrell, S.: 2021, Skills for Success [Part 2- People and Tasks], 4th Edition, MacMillan.,
De Rond, M.: 2012, There is an I in Team, Harvard Business Review Press.,

Other Resources

43993, Assessment, 0, Belbin team role profiles, 43994, Video interview, Woods, Denise, 0, The power of using your voice, https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/author-talks-denise-woods-on-the-power-of-voice, 43995, e-mail resource, 0, Harvard Management Tip of the Day, https://hbr.org/email-newsletters,

Programme or List of Programmes

DBI	BSc in Digital Business and Innovation

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