BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)

The unit focuses on principles of leadership in the healthcare context.

Give students an overview of theory and insight to the core principles of leadership.

• Inter-professional learning.
• Understanding yourself and leadership styles.
• Motivating and coaching others.
• Managing stress and conflict and developing negotiating skills.

Inter-professional workshop and tutorials will form the basis of these sessions; these will be supported by group work/discussions and self-learning.

• Explore inter-professional learning relevant to healthcare. 
• Reflect on their traits relevant to leadership style. 
• Explore different leadership styles. 
• Recognise what motivates you. 
• Describe three key motivational theories (Maslow, Herzberg and expectancy theories). 
• Evaluate methods how to manage stress.
• Discuss different conflict resolution styles (Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument) and identify your go-to style. 

• Develop reflective skills.
• Develop team-working skills.
• Develop communication skills. 

iRAT, tRAT, workship application exercises - (formative)

Reflection (1000 words) - 100%

Students will be given verbal feedback following their participation in group activities and class discussion.

Students will get written feedback on their reflection.

Leadership: 

• Antonakis, J., Cianciolo, A. T., & Sternberg, R. J. (eds) (2004) The nature of leadership. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. 
• Bass, B. M. (1990) Bass and Stogdill's handbook of leadership: Theory, research, and managerial applications. New York: The Free Press. 

Motivating others: 

• Gebauer, J. & Lowman, D. (2009) Closing the engagement gap: How great companies unlock employee potential for superior results. London: Portfolio, Penguin.
  For a readable and penetrating perspective on enhancing motivation in wider 
  organisational settings. 

See www.impactfactory.com for a wealth of sound practical advice - 'resources for the soul as well as the mind' - on many aspects of people management including understanding yourself and others and establishing a motivational climate in the workplace. 

Managing conflict: 

• Bartlett, J. E. & Bartlett, M. E. (2011) Workplace bullying: an integrative literature review. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 13 (1), pp. 69-85. 
• Clarke, J. (2005) Working with monsters: how to identify and protect yourself from the workplace psychopath. Milsons Point: Random House Australia. 
• Field, E. M. (2010) Bully blocking at work: a self-help guide for employees and managers. Bowen Hills: The Australian Academic Press.