GSN445 Special Topic 2
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| Unit code: | GSN445 |
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| Equivalent(s): | GSZ445 |
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,186 |
| International unit fee | $3,570 |
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 02A 2025, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 13 Jan 2025)
| Unit code: | GSN445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Equivalent: | GSZ445 |
Overview
Successful business leaders are able to identify, harness and further develop the capabilities of their team. This unit is designed to build upon the earlier unit GSN497 Personal Leadership and Change and will allow you to reflect on real leadership practice. The unit is completed in two phases (training / fundraising and participating in the 55km Oxfam Trailwalker event. It is a clear expectation that you will commit to both phases of the unit.
By combining the experiential and emergent nature of a psychologically and physically demanding outdoor activity with the theory of adaptive challenge, response and engagement, this unit seeks for further develop individual leadership capability and skills to successfully mobilise people through periods of disequilibrium in complex, dynamic and adaptively challenging environments.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Create an executive level action plan that integrates and multi-disciplinary theory and defines and scopes timeframes and group goals. HO 2.1, HO 2.2
- Use advanced technology, technical knowledge and oral presentation skills to design and deliver highly persuasive executive level presentations. KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.2.
- Produce a reflective report applying advanced multi-disciplinary theory and frameworks and reflecting on previous leadership experiences to determine your capacity in the context of your leadership practice in complex environments. HO 2.2, PC 3.1 and SL 4.1.
Content
Over the course of the entire unit you will be exposed to a number of advanced concepts, relevant to your Oxfam activities and designed to extend and enhance you existing knowledge on these areas.
- Adaptive Leadership
- Experiential/Outdoor Learning
- Intentionality and Strategy
- Conversations and Relationships
- Negotiation and Decision Making
- Mindfulness and Awareness
- Problem Solving and Perspective
Course Learning Outcomes (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AoL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
1.2 Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
2.2 Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
3.2 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
Self and Leadership (SL)
4.1 Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
4.2 Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
Social, Ethical and Cultural Understanding (SEC)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
5.2 Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit is a project-based unit and uses a blended learning approach, which will involve you working in a small group to apply MBA theory and Strategy to complete the 2017 Oxfam Trailwalker.
There is an expectation that the Associate will discuss important issues with the unit coordinator and their peers.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Associates will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout this unit.
Informally, feedback will be given verbally in class, through class discussions and during the debriefing of learning activities.
Direct feedback will be available to those Associates who request a private or group consultation session with the lecturer.
Formal feedback will be received on both formative and summative assessment tasks through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet, which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit. Associates will receive feedback on their formative assessment task prior to their summative assessment task being submitted.
Assessment
Overview
A further Guide to the Assessment Items is available from the unit Canvas site.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Action Plan Presentation
You and your team will design and deliver an executive level action plan demonstrating how you intend to achieve the key individual and team objectives in relation to; training and preparation, fundraising and the execution of the Oxfam TrailWalker event. This should be an action plan that identifies aspects such as key roles, key activities, timelines, risks and performance management targets.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Reflection
Journey Map
You will reflect on your previous leadership experiences, adaptive leadership theory and the outdoor learning environment to review your Personal Leadership Action Plan. You will draw on personal and team reflections to address your leadership strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears and individual development priorities.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): HO (2.1, 2.2), SL (4.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
Participation in walk pursuant to the Oxfam T&C's and QUT's WIL insurance policy
Preparation for the walk covered by QUT's WIL insurance policy
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 04A 2025, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 10 Mar 2025)
| Unit code: | GSN445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Equivalent: | GSZ445 |
| Coordinator: | Sarah Kelly | s70.kelly@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Successful business leaders are able to identify, harness and further develop the capabilities of their team. This unit is designed to build upon the earlier unit GSN497 Personal Leadership and Change and will allow you to reflect on real leadership practice. The unit is completed in two phases (training / fundraising and participating in the 55km Oxfam Trailwalker event. It is a clear expectation that you will commit to both phases of the unit.
By combining the experiential and emergent nature of a psychologically and physically demanding outdoor activity with the theory of adaptive challenge, response and engagement, this unit seeks for further develop individual leadership capability and skills to successfully mobilise people through periods of disequilibrium in complex, dynamic and adaptively challenging environments.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Create an executive level action plan that integrates and multi-disciplinary theory and defines and scopes timeframes and group goals. HO 2.1, HO 2.2
- Use advanced technology, technical knowledge and oral presentation skills to design and deliver highly persuasive executive level presentations. KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.2.
- Produce a reflective report applying advanced multi-disciplinary theory and frameworks and reflecting on previous leadership experiences to determine your capacity in the context of your leadership practice in complex environments. HO 2.2, PC 3.1 and SL 4.1.
Content
Over the course of the entire unit you will be exposed to a number of advanced concepts, relevant to your Oxfam activities and designed to extend and enhance you existing knowledge on these areas.
- Adaptive Leadership
- Experiential/Outdoor Learning
- Intentionality and Strategy
- Conversations and Relationships
- Negotiation and Decision Making
- Mindfulness and Awareness
- Problem Solving and Perspective
Course Learning Outcomes (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AoL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
1.2 Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
2.2 Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
3.2 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
Self and Leadership (SL)
4.1 Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
4.2 Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
Social, Ethical and Cultural Understanding (SEC)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
5.2 Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit is a project-based unit and uses a blended learning approach, which will involve you working in a small group to apply MBA theory and Strategy to complete the 2017 Oxfam Trailwalker.
There is an expectation that the Associate will discuss important issues with the unit coordinator and their peers.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Associates will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout this unit.
Informally, feedback will be given verbally in class, through class discussions and during the debriefing of learning activities.
Direct feedback will be available to those Associates who request a private or group consultation session with the lecturer.
Formal feedback will be received on both formative and summative assessment tasks through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet, which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit. Associates will receive feedback on their formative assessment task prior to their summative assessment task being submitted.
Assessment
Overview
A further Guide to the Assessment Items is available from the unit Canvas site.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Action Plan Presentation
You and your team will design and deliver an executive level action plan demonstrating how you intend to achieve the key individual and team objectives in relation to; training and preparation, fundraising and the execution of the Oxfam TrailWalker event. This should be an action plan that identifies aspects such as key roles, key activities, timelines, risks and performance management targets.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Reflection
Journey Map
You will reflect on your previous leadership experiences, adaptive leadership theory and the outdoor learning environment to review your Personal Leadership Action Plan. You will draw on personal and team reflections to address your leadership strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears and individual development priorities.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): HO (2.1, 2.2), SL (4.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
Participation in walk pursuant to the Oxfam T&C's and QUT's WIL insurance policy
Preparation for the walk covered by QUT's WIL insurance policy
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 06A 2025, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 06 May 2025)
| Unit code: | GSN445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Equivalent: | GSZ445 |
Overview
Successful business leaders are able to identify, harness and further develop the capabilities of their team. This unit is designed to build upon the earlier unit GSN497 Personal Leadership and Change and will allow you to reflect on real leadership practice. The unit is completed in two phases (training / fundraising and participating in the 55km Oxfam Trailwalker event. It is a clear expectation that you will commit to both phases of the unit.
By combining the experiential and emergent nature of a psychologically and physically demanding outdoor activity with the theory of adaptive challenge, response and engagement, this unit seeks for further develop individual leadership capability and skills to successfully mobilise people through periods of disequilibrium in complex, dynamic and adaptively challenging environments.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Create an executive level action plan that integrates and multi-disciplinary theory and defines and scopes timeframes and group goals. HO 2.1, HO 2.2
- Use advanced technology, technical knowledge and oral presentation skills to design and deliver highly persuasive executive level presentations. KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.2.
- Produce a reflective report applying advanced multi-disciplinary theory and frameworks and reflecting on previous leadership experiences to determine your capacity in the context of your leadership practice in complex environments. HO 2.2, PC 3.1 and SL 4.1.
Content
Over the course of the entire unit you will be exposed to a number of advanced concepts, relevant to your Oxfam activities and designed to extend and enhance you existing knowledge on these areas.
- Adaptive Leadership
- Experiential/Outdoor Learning
- Intentionality and Strategy
- Conversations and Relationships
- Negotiation and Decision Making
- Mindfulness and Awareness
- Problem Solving and Perspective
Course Learning Outcomes (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AoL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
1.2 Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
2.2 Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
3.2 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
Self and Leadership (SL)
4.1 Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
4.2 Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
Social, Ethical and Cultural Understanding (SEC)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
5.2 Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit is a project-based unit and uses a blended learning approach, which will involve you working in a small group to apply MBA theory and Strategy to complete the 2017 Oxfam Trailwalker.
There is an expectation that the Associate will discuss important issues with the unit coordinator and their peers.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Associates will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout this unit.
Informally, feedback will be given verbally in class, through class discussions and during the debriefing of learning activities.
Direct feedback will be available to those Associates who request a private or group consultation session with the lecturer.
Formal feedback will be received on both formative and summative assessment tasks through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet, which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit. Associates will receive feedback on their formative assessment task prior to their summative assessment task being submitted.
Assessment
Overview
A further Guide to the Assessment Items is available from the unit Canvas site.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Action Plan Presentation
You and your team will design and deliver an executive level action plan demonstrating how you intend to achieve the key individual and team objectives in relation to; training and preparation, fundraising and the execution of the Oxfam TrailWalker event. This should be an action plan that identifies aspects such as key roles, key activities, timelines, risks and performance management targets.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Reflection
Journey Map
You will reflect on your previous leadership experiences, adaptive leadership theory and the outdoor learning environment to review your Personal Leadership Action Plan. You will draw on personal and team reflections to address your leadership strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears and individual development priorities.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): HO (2.1, 2.2), SL (4.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
Participation in walk pursuant to the Oxfam T&C's and QUT's WIL insurance policy
Preparation for the walk covered by QUT's WIL insurance policy
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 08A 2025, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 30 Jun 2025)
| Unit code: | GSN445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Equivalent: | GSZ445 |
Overview
Successful business leaders are able to identify, harness and further develop the capabilities of their team. This unit is designed to build upon the earlier unit GSN497 Personal Leadership and Change and will allow you to reflect on real leadership practice. The unit is completed in two phases (training / fundraising and participating in the 55km Oxfam Trailwalker event. It is a clear expectation that you will commit to both phases of the unit.
By combining the experiential and emergent nature of a psychologically and physically demanding outdoor activity with the theory of adaptive challenge, response and engagement, this unit seeks for further develop individual leadership capability and skills to successfully mobilise people through periods of disequilibrium in complex, dynamic and adaptively challenging environments.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Create an executive level action plan that integrates and multi-disciplinary theory and defines and scopes timeframes and group goals. HO 2.1, HO 2.2
- Use advanced technology, technical knowledge and oral presentation skills to design and deliver highly persuasive executive level presentations. KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.2.
- Produce a reflective report applying advanced multi-disciplinary theory and frameworks and reflecting on previous leadership experiences to determine your capacity in the context of your leadership practice in complex environments. HO 2.2, PC 3.1 and SL 4.1.
Content
Over the course of the entire unit you will be exposed to a number of advanced concepts, relevant to your Oxfam activities and designed to extend and enhance you existing knowledge on these areas.
- Adaptive Leadership
- Experiential/Outdoor Learning
- Intentionality and Strategy
- Conversations and Relationships
- Negotiation and Decision Making
- Mindfulness and Awareness
- Problem Solving and Perspective
Course Learning Outcomes (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AoL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
1.2 Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
2.2 Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
3.2 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
Self and Leadership (SL)
4.1 Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
4.2 Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
Social, Ethical and Cultural Understanding (SEC)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
5.2 Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit is a project-based unit and uses a blended learning approach, which will involve you working in a small group to apply MBA theory and Strategy to complete the 2017 Oxfam Trailwalker.
There is an expectation that the Associate will discuss important issues with the unit coordinator and their peers.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Associates will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout this unit.
Informally, feedback will be given verbally in class, through class discussions and during the debriefing of learning activities.
Direct feedback will be available to those Associates who request a private or group consultation session with the lecturer.
Formal feedback will be received on both formative and summative assessment tasks through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet, which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit. Associates will receive feedback on their formative assessment task prior to their summative assessment task being submitted.
Assessment
Overview
A further Guide to the Assessment Items is available from the unit Canvas site.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Action Plan Presentation
You and your team will design and deliver an executive level action plan demonstrating how you intend to achieve the key individual and team objectives in relation to; training and preparation, fundraising and the execution of the Oxfam TrailWalker event. This should be an action plan that identifies aspects such as key roles, key activities, timelines, risks and performance management targets.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Reflection
Journey Map
You will reflect on your previous leadership experiences, adaptive leadership theory and the outdoor learning environment to review your Personal Leadership Action Plan. You will draw on personal and team reflections to address your leadership strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears and individual development priorities.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): HO (2.1, 2.2), SL (4.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
Participation in walk pursuant to the Oxfam T&C's and QUT's WIL insurance policy
Preparation for the walk covered by QUT's WIL insurance policy
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 09A 2025, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 25 Aug 2025)
| Unit code: | GSN445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Equivalent: | GSZ445 |
Overview
Successful business leaders are able to identify, harness and further develop the capabilities of their team. This unit is designed to build upon the earlier unit GSN497 Personal Leadership and Change and will allow you to reflect on real leadership practice. The unit is completed in two phases (training / fundraising and participating in the 55km Oxfam Trailwalker event. It is a clear expectation that you will commit to both phases of the unit.
By combining the experiential and emergent nature of a psychologically and physically demanding outdoor activity with the theory of adaptive challenge, response and engagement, this unit seeks for further develop individual leadership capability and skills to successfully mobilise people through periods of disequilibrium in complex, dynamic and adaptively challenging environments.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Create an executive level action plan that integrates and multi-disciplinary theory and defines and scopes timeframes and group goals. HO 2.1, HO 2.2
- Use advanced technology, technical knowledge and oral presentation skills to design and deliver highly persuasive executive level presentations. KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.2.
- Produce a reflective report applying advanced multi-disciplinary theory and frameworks and reflecting on previous leadership experiences to determine your capacity in the context of your leadership practice in complex environments. HO 2.2, PC 3.1 and SL 4.1.
Content
Over the course of the entire unit you will be exposed to a number of advanced concepts, relevant to your Oxfam activities and designed to extend and enhance you existing knowledge on these areas.
- Adaptive Leadership
- Experiential/Outdoor Learning
- Intentionality and Strategy
- Conversations and Relationships
- Negotiation and Decision Making
- Mindfulness and Awareness
- Problem Solving and Perspective
Course Learning Outcomes (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AoL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
1.2 Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
2.2 Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
3.2 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
Self and Leadership (SL)
4.1 Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
4.2 Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
Social, Ethical and Cultural Understanding (SEC)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
5.2 Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit is a project-based unit and uses a blended learning approach, which will involve you working in a small group to apply MBA theory and Strategy to complete the 2017 Oxfam Trailwalker.
There is an expectation that the Associate will discuss important issues with the unit coordinator and their peers.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Associates will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout this unit.
Informally, feedback will be given verbally in class, through class discussions and during the debriefing of learning activities.
Direct feedback will be available to those Associates who request a private or group consultation session with the lecturer.
Formal feedback will be received on both formative and summative assessment tasks through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet, which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit. Associates will receive feedback on their formative assessment task prior to their summative assessment task being submitted.
Assessment
Overview
A further Guide to the Assessment Items is available from the unit Canvas site.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Action Plan Presentation
You and your team will design and deliver an executive level action plan demonstrating how you intend to achieve the key individual and team objectives in relation to; training and preparation, fundraising and the execution of the Oxfam TrailWalker event. This should be an action plan that identifies aspects such as key roles, key activities, timelines, risks and performance management targets.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Reflection
Journey Map
You will reflect on your previous leadership experiences, adaptive leadership theory and the outdoor learning environment to review your Personal Leadership Action Plan. You will draw on personal and team reflections to address your leadership strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears and individual development priorities.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): HO (2.1, 2.2), SL (4.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
Participation in walk pursuant to the Oxfam T&C's and QUT's WIL insurance policy
Preparation for the walk covered by QUT's WIL insurance policy
Unit Outline: Flexible Period - 11A 2025, Gardens Point, Internal (Start Date: 20 Oct 2025)
| Unit code: | GSN445 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 6 |
| Equivalent: | GSZ445 |
Overview
Successful business leaders are able to identify, harness and further develop the capabilities of their team. This unit is designed to build upon the earlier unit GSN497 Personal Leadership and Change and will allow you to reflect on real leadership practice. The unit is completed in two phases (training / fundraising and participating in the 55km Oxfam Trailwalker event. It is a clear expectation that you will commit to both phases of the unit.
By combining the experiential and emergent nature of a psychologically and physically demanding outdoor activity with the theory of adaptive challenge, response and engagement, this unit seeks for further develop individual leadership capability and skills to successfully mobilise people through periods of disequilibrium in complex, dynamic and adaptively challenging environments.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Create an executive level action plan that integrates and multi-disciplinary theory and defines and scopes timeframes and group goals. HO 2.1, HO 2.2
- Use advanced technology, technical knowledge and oral presentation skills to design and deliver highly persuasive executive level presentations. KS 1.2, HO 2.2, PC 3.2.
- Produce a reflective report applying advanced multi-disciplinary theory and frameworks and reflecting on previous leadership experiences to determine your capacity in the context of your leadership practice in complex environments. HO 2.2, PC 3.1 and SL 4.1.
Content
Over the course of the entire unit you will be exposed to a number of advanced concepts, relevant to your Oxfam activities and designed to extend and enhance you existing knowledge on these areas.
- Adaptive Leadership
- Experiential/Outdoor Learning
- Intentionality and Strategy
- Conversations and Relationships
- Negotiation and Decision Making
- Mindfulness and Awareness
- Problem Solving and Perspective
Course Learning Outcomes (Postgraduate - Executive)
The Graduate School of Business has established the Assurance of Learning (AoL) Goals to meet contemporary industry needs and standards. Achieving these learning outcomes will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT - aligned with other internationally renowned business schools. Students will develop the following capabilities relevant to a contemporary global and sustainable business environment:
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge (including systems thinking approaches, multidisciplinary frameworks and knowledge of research principles and methods) that incorporate recent development in business disciplines and professional practice.
1.2 Apply advanced technical and technological knowledge and skills to critically reflect on, evaluate and contribute to developments that enhance innovative, sustainable and effective business performance in local, national and global business environments.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Provide evidence of effective analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of complex data, theories, ideas, issues and situations and demonstrate knowledge of how research and inquiry can be used to interpret, contribute to and create theoretical and practical knowledge.
2.2 Provide evidence of higher order thinking including creativity, judgement, cognitive flexibility and critical reflection in designing, planning and implementing strategies and solutions for effective performance in complex business environments.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in written communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead in diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
3.2 Demonstrate advanced use of language and argumentation in oral communication, including digital communication, to frame strategic and influential responses to engage, persuade, negotiate, collaborate and lead across diverse and complex contexts and for diverse audiences.
Self and Leadership (SL)
4.1 Demonstrate adaptive personal leadership and accountability, including self-awareness, reflective practice and foresight in adapting and applying knowledge and skills to inform and influence effective and innovative practice.
4.2 Lead, manage and foster the development of collaborative teams that value and leverage the diverse knowledge and skills of others to contribute to the development of robust, adaptable and sustainable courses of action.
Social, Ethical and Cultural Understanding (SEC)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business, to contribute to responsible organisational governance and citizenship in local, national and global business environments.
5.2 Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate, interpret and critically reflect on, appropriate culturally and socially inclusive and responsible decisions and actions across diverse social and cultural contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit is a project-based unit and uses a blended learning approach, which will involve you working in a small group to apply MBA theory and Strategy to complete the 2017 Oxfam Trailwalker.
There is an expectation that the Associate will discuss important issues with the unit coordinator and their peers.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Associates will receive a variety of formative feedback throughout this unit.
Informally, feedback will be given verbally in class, through class discussions and during the debriefing of learning activities.
Direct feedback will be available to those Associates who request a private or group consultation session with the lecturer.
Formal feedback will be received on both formative and summative assessment tasks through a Criterion Reference Assessment sheet, which will also include written feedback on the assessment task. The Criterion Reference Assessment Sheet will be available in the Canvas site at the commencement of the unit. Associates will receive feedback on their formative assessment task prior to their summative assessment task being submitted.
Assessment
Overview
A further Guide to the Assessment Items is available from the unit Canvas site.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Action Plan Presentation
You and your team will design and deliver an executive level action plan demonstrating how you intend to achieve the key individual and team objectives in relation to; training and preparation, fundraising and the execution of the Oxfam TrailWalker event. This should be an action plan that identifies aspects such as key roles, key activities, timelines, risks and performance management targets.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): KS (1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2)
Assessment: Reflection
Journey Map
You will reflect on your previous leadership experiences, adaptive leadership theory and the outdoor learning environment to review your Personal Leadership Action Plan. You will draw on personal and team reflections to address your leadership strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears and individual development priorities.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Postgraduate Executive (AoL goals): HO (2.1, 2.2), SL (4.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
Participation in walk pursuant to the Oxfam T&C's and QUT's WIL insurance policy
Preparation for the walk covered by QUT's WIL insurance policy