Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
Personal AgilityLearning Styles, job demands and resources. Exploring resilience and dealing with change, set-backs and career shocks.Team DynamicsSignificance 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 PerformanceManaging 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 & FeedbackFinding 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 mentoringCareer Capacity buildingDeveloping potential and skills. Understanding the role and impact of networks. Appreciating the value and being open to feedback. Preparing for work placement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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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, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||