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Identical coursesLeadership Reflection (B-KUL-HMA63A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Brebels Lieven (coordinator) | Brebels Lieven | Bastiaensen Caroline (cooperator) Aims
The overall aim of this course is to stimulate (self-)reflection regarding leadership among students based on in-class experience and participation in democratic discourse about challenging and controversial questions surrounding leadership. In a group exercise, students experience and reflect on obstacles to develop evidence-based practice in discussing possible solutions to a real leadership case in context.
The student:
7.1 takes on a diplomatic and honest position and can reach an agreement that takes into account the interest of all parties involved through negotiation and mediation.
7.3 Takes initiative, is flexible, shows responsibility and can work independently in complex and unpredictable contexts.
7.4Is able to utilize his/her acquired knowledge and his/her ability to think analytically, synthetically, abstractly and/or creatively in a flexible and authentic way in specific and/or complex situations.
7.5Is critical and not afraid to question himself/herself and his/her environment.
8.1 Formulates, as a member of a team, the interdisciplinary problem that is at the basis of the project, analyses the content of the project, the circumstances surrounding the project and factors that will influence the course of the project, and uses this information to formulate the (general) goals of the project.
8.2 Organises, as a member of a team, the project and sets up a detailed and realistic plan, taking into account the context of the question, the scope of the project, the conditions, the limitations, the expected quality and the means available.
8.3 Follows, both individually and as a member of a team, the arranged plans and applies time management techniques.
8.4 Takes responsibility for his/her role in the team and carries out his/her part of the project on time.
8.5 Assesses, as a member of a team, the project, monitors the progress of the project, deals with uncertainty, gives feedback and formulates points of action and points of improvement throughout the project.
8.6 Participates constructively in meetings with the team and with others who are involved in the project.
8.7 Assesses his/her own input critically and evaluates, as a member of a team, the course and the result of the project.
9.3 Communicates convincingly, shortly and concisely his/her vision and actions in different contexts and accounts for his/her choices, both in speaking and writing.
9.4Substantiates clearly and convincingly.
11.2 Is willing to improve his/her knowledge, skills and competences in order to shape his/her life professionally, personally, socially and civilly.
11.3 Actively looks for opportunities to broaden and deepen his/her knowledge, skills and competences, in order to anticipate the (evolving) requirements of the work environment.
Previous knowledge
If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have completed the following course first:
Personnel and Organization.
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
HMH10F : Leadership lab (HW) (No longer offered this academic year)
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
6 ects. Leadership Reflection (B-KUL-HMA63a)
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Second termBrebels Lieven | Bastiaensen Caroline (cooperator) Content
The course consists of two types of highly interactive classes. Some classes will be about in-class discussion and exercises based on mandatory pre-class readings or videos, where presence and participation in class is required and followed up by keeping a personal reflection record that will build into a final reflection report at the end of the semester. In other classes, students will work in small groups on developing evidence-based practice in the process of collaborating on a real leadership case and be guided through the obstacles by the instructor. For this part too, students are expected to keep a record of reflecting on their experiences, which will also feed into the final reflection assignment.
Course material
Students will be provided with powerpoints, video material, scientific articles, and book chapters that are relevant to prepare in-class interaction and complete reflection assignments. All materials will be posted on Ultra.
Language of instruction: more information
The course language is in English
Format: more information
Case-based lecture - Discussion - Group assignment - Individual assignment
Evaluation
Evaluation: Leadership Reflection (B-KUL-H75065)
Explanation
- Students come prepared to class by studying pre-class materials. Attendance to all classes is required. In class, they are expected to actively participate, and after each class they are expected to engage in a brief written reflection about class materials and small group work experiences. At the end of the semester, they can return to these written class reflections in order to write an overall integrative reflection report, which serves as input to the oral exam.
Information about retaking exams
If the student obtains less than 10/20, they have to hand in a revised version of the reflection assignment for the second exam opportunity, and a new oral exam will be scheduled. If the student obtains 10/20 or more, the reflection assignment and oral exam cannot be retaken. The small group work cannot be retaken regardless of their score.