Leadership and Management Across Global Contexts

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This module focuses on how leadership and management facilitate organisational, team and individual change and growth. It draws on the established body of both academic knowledge and theory and professional practice in leadership and management development. The module aims to develop a critical understanding of the complex and much debated nature of leadership and management development in a volatile, uncertain and ambiguous global environment. It covers the development of leadership and management at all levels ranging from first line to senior managers. The module also explores approaches to assessing leadership and management development needs and the design of strategies and programmes within a range of organisations and contexts.

15 credits

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