AYN579 Capstone: Third Sector Leadership and Innovation
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| Unit code: | AYN579 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | 96 credit points of completed studies |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,092 |
| International unit fee | $4,584 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | AYN579 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 96 credit points of completed studies. |
| Coordinator: | Craig Furneaux | c.furneaux@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This is a capstone unit focuses on transformative leadership in Third Sector organisations, including: charities, foundations, nonprofit organisations and social enterprises. Organisational challenges in this sector often require strategic and agile responses in order that organisations can thrive in an environment that demands constant change. This unit develops the confidence and capabilities of leaders and aspiring leaders to steer their organisations responsively, whilst innovating and leading change. Working individually and in teams, leadership strength is developed by identifying ethical responses to organisational challenges drawing on a range of business disciplines and an ethos focussed on achieving enhanced social and / or environmental outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on leadership theory and praxis in Third Sector organisations. PC(3.1) TS(4.1) SE(5.1)
- Collaboratively present persuasive, evidence-based recommendations for action in response to complex business issues PC (3.1) TS(4.2) KS(1.2)
- Critically argue pro-active responses to contemporary challenges and opportunities facing Third Sector organisations SE(5.1 5.2) PC(3.2)
Content
- Contemporary and future issues facing Third Sector organisations
- The principles of ethical leadership
- Strategic thinking, innovation and leading change in Third Sector organisations
- Reflection, self-efficacy and lifelong learning for self-development
- Leading difficult discussions in organisations
Learning Approaches
This unit is delivered in a blended format to maximise flexibility for students.
As a capstone unit, students will participate in seminars, in which Contemporary cases, and readings will develop critical and advanced thinking practices along with industry engagement. Class discussion and participation is particularly encouraged. Additionally, online readings and associated exercises will form part of the resources. Completing the assigned exercises prior to class is recommended for maximising learning from the unit. These activities may be supplemented with Canvas-based quizzes and related audio-visual content.
The unit is therefore appropriate for both on-campus and off-campus students through the use of both classroom-based settings as well as online collaborative tools (such as Zoom and an asynchronous blog) to facilitate discussion.
All resource materials will be available each week from the Canvas Site, including a recording of the lectures/workshops.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester, which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment for this unit relates to our ability to function as leaders in Third Sector organisations.
To achieve organisational purpose, and to effecting change, persuasive communicate is critical. Communication is explored in three ways. Firstly, being able to lead respectful conversations around difficult topics is an essential skill for any leader. The focus of this first assessment is the ability to understand important and complex information, participate constructively as a leader and participant. A second communication challenge is written, and written documents and plans in organisations are almost always developed collaboratively. Thus, the second assignment focusses on the collaborative development of a coherent proposal for change in response to organisational challenges. Finally, as leaders we have our own intrapersonal internal dialogue, which can dramatically influence all of our other activities. The final assessment is a reflective journal, which serves as a stimulus to personal reflection, growth and resilience.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Seminar
Participants will be presented with a set of topics / readings at the start of semester which relate to contemporary challenges or opportunities facing third sector organisations. This might consist of a reading or case to stimulate discussion, a contemporary news item, or new research. Students are expected to select a topic, and
- prepare a short 1 page briefing paper for the class on the topic, along with questions to prompt discussion
- lead an informed and respectful discussion around the issue with other participants.
Assessment: Change management proposal
Participants will examine a real organisational challenge presented by a sector partner. Working in teams, students will develop a written proposal recommending how the organisation might respond to the challenge, including aspects of innovation and change.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Reflective journal
Students will complete a reflective journal where they reflect upon the challenges and opportunities facing for-purpose organisations . This journaling is primarily a reflection on yourselves as leaders in these contexts, and a reflection on their strengths and opportunities for growth, and personal resilience.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
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.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
KS (1.2): Technical, Technological and Research Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Change management proposal
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Change management proposal , Reflective journal
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Seminar , Reflective journal
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO1, Reflective journal
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Change management proposal
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS11 Master of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Seminar - Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Change management proposal - Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Change management proposal , Reflective journal - Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Relates to: ULO3, Seminar - Exercise self-reflection and accountability in applying knowledge and skills for own learning and effective practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Reflective journal - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across a range of complex activities and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Change management proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Seminar , Reflective journal
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Online
| Unit code: | AYN579 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 96 credit points of completed studies. |
Overview
This is a capstone unit focuses on transformative leadership in Third Sector organisations, including: charities, foundations, nonprofit organisations and social enterprises. Organisational challenges in this sector often require strategic and agile responses in order that organisations can thrive in an environment that demands constant change. This unit develops the confidence and capabilities of leaders and aspiring leaders to steer their organisations responsively, whilst innovating and leading change. Working individually and in teams, leadership strength is developed by identifying ethical responses to organisational challenges drawing on a range of business disciplines and an ethos focussed on achieving enhanced social and / or environmental outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on leadership theory and praxis in Third Sector organisations. PC(3.1) TS(4.1) SE(5.1)
- Collaboratively present persuasive, evidence-based recommendations for action in response to complex business issues PC (3.1) TS(4.2) KS(1.2)
- Critically argue pro-active responses to contemporary challenges and opportunities facing Third Sector organisations SE(5.1 5.2) PC(3.2)
Content
- Contemporary and future issues facing Third Sector organisations
- The principles of ethical leadership
- Strategic thinking, innovation and leading change in Third Sector organisations
- Reflection, self-efficacy and lifelong learning for self-development
- Leading difficult discussions in organisations
Learning Approaches
This unit is delivered in a blended format to maximise flexibility for students.
As a capstone unit, students will participate in seminars, in which Contemporary cases, and readings will develop critical and advanced thinking practices along with industry engagement. Class discussion and participation is particularly encouraged. Additionally, online readings and associated exercises will form part of the resources. Completing the assigned exercises prior to class is recommended for maximising learning from the unit. These activities may be supplemented with Canvas-based quizzes and related audio-visual content.
The unit is therefore appropriate for both on-campus and off-campus students through the use of both classroom-based settings as well as online collaborative tools (such as Zoom and an asynchronous blog) to facilitate discussion.
All resource materials will be available each week from the Canvas Site, including a recording of the lectures/workshops.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester, which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
The assessment for this unit relates to our ability to function as leaders in Third Sector organisations.
To achieve organisational purpose, and to effecting change, persuasive communicate is critical. Communication is explored in three ways. Firstly, being able to lead respectful conversations around difficult topics is an essential skill for any leader. The focus of this first assessment is the ability to understand important and complex information, participate constructively as a leader and participant. A second communication challenge is written, and written documents and plans in organisations are almost always developed collaboratively. Thus, the second assignment focusses on the collaborative development of a coherent proposal for change in response to organisational challenges. Finally, as leaders we have our own intrapersonal internal dialogue, which can dramatically influence all of our other activities. The final assessment is a reflective journal, which serves as a stimulus to personal reflection, growth and resilience.
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Seminar
Participants will be presented with a set of topics / readings at the start of semester which relate to contemporary challenges or opportunities facing third sector organisations. This might consist of a reading or case to stimulate discussion, a contemporary news item, or new research. Students are expected to select a topic, and
- prepare a short 1 page briefing paper for the class on the topic, along with questions to prompt discussion
- lead an informed and respectful discussion around the issue with other participants.
Assessment: Change management proposal
Participants will examine a real organisational challenge presented by a sector partner. Working in teams, students will develop a written proposal recommending how the organisation might respond to the challenge, including aspects of innovation and change.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Reflective journal
Students will complete a reflective journal where they reflect upon the challenges and opportunities facing for-purpose organisations . This journaling is primarily a reflection on yourselves as leaders in these contexts, and a reflection on their strengths and opportunities for growth, and personal resilience.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
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.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
KS (1.2): Technical, Technological and Research Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Change management proposal
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Change management proposal , Reflective journal
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Seminar , Reflective journal
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO1, Reflective journal
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO2, Change management proposal
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS11 Master of Business
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Seminar - Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Relates to: ULO2, Change management proposal - Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Change management proposal , Reflective journal - Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Relates to: ULO3, Seminar - Exercise self-reflection and accountability in applying knowledge and skills for own learning and effective practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Reflective journal - Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across a range of complex activities and contexts.
Relates to: ULO2, Change management proposal - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Seminar , Reflective journal