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“An online programme of courses to equip university staff with the skills they need to be outstanding leaders and managers..”
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Introduction Developed in collaboration with: Lead Advisor
University Leadership and Management covers the broad topics common to a management syllabus, but with a specific focus on the challenges faced by leaders and aspiring leaders working in universities and colleges. As a result of completing this programme, staff will be equipped with the skills they need to embrace the opportunities and deal with the challenges presented by today’s complex educational environment. Developed in collaboration with: Lead Advisor Bournemouth University Cardiff Metropolitan University Dublin City University Durham University Forman Christian College University Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Massey University, New Zealand National University of Ireland, Galway National University of Ireland, Maynooth University College Cork University College London University of Birmingham University of Exeter University of Limerick University of Liverpool University of Nottingham University of St Andrews University of Strathclyde University of Ulster University of the Witwatersrand Professor Sir David Watson, Professor of Higher Education and Principal, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford
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Contributors Authors:
Professor Shelda Debowski - Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of Campus, University of Notre Dame Australia Professor Robert Birnbaum - Emeritus Professor of Higher Education at the University of Maryland, College Park Professor Peter McCaffery - Deputy Vice-Chancellor, London Metropolitan University Professor Margaret Barr - Professor Emeritus, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University Dr George McClellan - Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne Advisors: UK/International Version Editor: Professor Peter McCaffery - Deputy Vice-Chancellor, London Metropolitan University US Version Editor: Professor Robert Birnbaum - Emeritus Professor of Higher Education at the University of Maryland, College Park Reviewers: Dr Richard Bolden - Senior Lecturer and Head, Centre for Leadership Studies (CLS), University of Exeter Business School Dr Rajani Naidoo - Senior Lecturer and Director, DBA in Higher Education Management, University of Bath Carol Bolton- Organisational Development Manager, University of Liverpool Professor Mark Brown- Director, National Institute for Digital Learning, Dublin City University Professor Margaret Orr - Director, Centre for Learning, Teaching and Development, University of the Witwatersrand Dr Donald E Heller- Dean, College of Education and Professor of Education, Michigan State University Professor Peter McCaffery - Deputy Vice-Chancellor, London Metropolitan University
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About the course Structure: Who is it for? Published: July 2012
21 hours Comprised of six courses: The university context: An introduction University leadership and management University cultures and organisational management Strategic planning Managing people Managing resources 45 hours of supplementary materials Who is it for? Academic staff, research leaders and senior support staff who need to know more about good leadership and management practice in higher education. Published: July 2012
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Overview and content Course and Times Syllabus Authors/Reviewers
The university context: An introduction 1 hour, 30 minutes Module 1: Welcome to the University Leadership and Management programme: introduction, structure and guiding principles Module 2: The higher education context Module 3: Personal development – how the programme can address your particular needs Author: Professor Shelda Debowski Reviewer: Dr Richard Bolden University leadership and management 5 hours Module 1: Introduction to academic management and leadership: why universities are different, theoretical approaches Module 2: Becoming an effective academic manager: benefits, disadvantages, key tasks Module 3: Becoming an effective academic leader: how leaders are selected, leadership styles, a personal philosophy of leadership Module 4: Maintaining influence: social power, social and emotional intelligence, communication, key lessons for leaders and managers Author: Professor Robert Birnbaum Reviewer: Dr Rajani Naidoo University cultures and organisational management 4 hours Module 1: Understanding university cultures: defining academic culture, stakeholder expectations, psychological contracts, strong and weak cultures Module 2: Leading organisational change: types and levels of change, cultural audits, consulting colleagues, implementing change Module 3: Building an effective organisational culture: managing constructively, balancing productivity and innovation, managing up and across, being inclusive Module 4: Dealing with conflict: resolving conflict, sources of support Author: Professor Shelda Debowski Reviewer: Carol Bolton
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Course and Times Syllabus Authors/Reviewers Strategic planning
3 hours, 30 minutes Module 1: The role of strategic planning: purpose, principles and process Module 2: Developing the strategic plan: scanning and analysing the environment, consulting colleagues and stakeholders, KPIs, risk assessment Module 3: Implementing your strategic plan: deciding on an approach, engaging and communicating with colleagues, leading implementation Module 4: Monitoring progress, reviewing and revising the strategic plan Author: Professor Peter McCaffery Reviewer: Professor Mark Brown Managing people 4 hours Module 1: The HR challenge: the idiosyncracies of the university environment, approaches to managing people Module 2: Motivating staff Module 3: Recruiting and inducting staff Module 4: Optimising high performance: principles and challenges, establishing and reviewing performance standards Module 5: Managing difficult situations: poor performance, grievances, redundancies Module 6: Developing staff: promoting a learning climate, team-building, understanding and supporting diversity Reviewer: Professor Margaret Orr Managing resources 3 hours Module 1: Roles and responsibilities: assessing departmental provision, serving as a departmental advocate, managing conflicting resource needs Module 2: Resource management in alignment with an institution’s governance, mission and strategy Module 3: Understanding departmental finances: revenue and expenses explained Module 4: Managing departmental budgets: models, development, cycles Module 5: Managing departmental facilities: operational and financial considerations Module 6: The art and ethics of resource management Author: Professor Margaret Barr & Dr George McClellen Reviewer: Dr Donald E Heller & Professor Peter McCaffery
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Course features Video dramas and interactive activities featuring a cast of characters to illustrate and reinforce learning points. Customisable portfolio incorporating over 100 practical and reflective self-development activities included throughout the courses. Over 45 hours of supplementary self-development activities Supplement including information on how best to implement the courses for effective results.
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Presentational activities
What does it look like? Welcome screen Presentational activities
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What does it look like?
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Learning outcomes By completing this programme, staff will be able to:
Identify, reflect on and tackle with confidence the many challenges facing a manager in the higher education context. Conduct a critical analysis of their own leadership and management skills. Implement and monitor departmental strategies that are aligned with the university’s mission and culture.
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Support materials for University Leadership and Management available from:
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