307486 (v.1) Nursing Leadership 571

Area:

Graduate School of Business

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Focuses on key leadership and management skills such as clarifying personal vision, time management, negotiation, goal-setting. Stress management and communication skills. Exercises and assignments are used to develop personal and interpersonal effectiveness. The content of this unit examines the developing roles of managers in their regional and global environments.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated personal growth and leadership and management skills in at least three strategic areas. Assessed leadership and management skill requirements and developed strategies for improvement. Analysed factors that constrain or limit personal and professional development and effectiveness. Evaluated leadership and management development models and frameworks. Improved interpersonal communication skills.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Antonioni, D. (2000). Leading Managing, and Coaching. Industrial Management, 42(5), 27-33. Braiker, H. (1989). The Power of Self Talk. Psychology Today, 23(12), 23-27. Brown, L. M.and Posner, B. Z. (2001). Exploring the Relationship Between Learning and Leadership. Leadership and Organizational Development Journal, 22(6), 274-280. Cloke, K. and Goldsmith, J. (2000). Conflict Resolution That Reaps Great Rewards. The Journal for Quality and Participation, 23(3), 27-30. Lok, P. and Crawford, J. (1999). The Relationship Between Commitment and Organizational Culture, Subculture, Leadership Style and Job Satisfaction in Organizational Change and Development. Leadership and Organizational Development Journal, 20(7), 365-373.

Unit Texts:

Carlopio, J., Andrewartha, S. and Armstrong, H. (2001). Developing Management Skills: A Comprehensive Guide for Leaders 2nd ed. Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, Pearson Education. Clinton, M.and Scheiwe, D. eds. (1998). Management in the Australian Healthcare Industry, 2nd ed. Melbourne, Addison Wesley Longman. Marguis, B. L. and Huston, C. J. (2000). Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing, 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Lippincott. Quinn, R., Faerman, S., Thompson, M. and McGrath, M. (1996). Becoming a Master Manager, 2nd ed. New York, Wiley and Sons.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Professional Vision Statement 30%, Leadership Management Development Review (LMDR) 35%, Journal 20% and On-line Discussion Participation 15%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Trimester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Trimester 2	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Trimester 3	Y	Y