Knowledge

The student ...

has knowledge and understanding of what leader(ship) development is, how it is practiced and how it is evaluated in organizations
has insight into different perspectives on leadership development such as functional, interpretivistic and critical perspectives
has knowledge of subjects that are related to leadership development such as feedback, coaching, identity work, role work, growth-oriented and fixed mindsets, values, authentic leadership development, training in transformational leadership and reflexiveness

Skills

The student ...

knows basic theory in leadership development
can use methods for developing leaders in different situations in the role as middle manager and/or consultant
can explain in writing the key concepts and theories within leadership development
can identify challenges with basic assumptions related to leadership development in organizations
can propose measures based in current research on leadership and leadership development in order to handle identified problem areas and facilitate more sustainable leadership development programs
can plan and carry out professional work and processes that extend over time, individually and in collaboration with others

General competence

The student ...

can exchange views, experiences and disseminate theories related to leadership development with others, based on knowledge of leadership and leadership development
has insight into relevant academic issues and challenges related to how leadership development is conducted in organizations
has the ability to reflect on their own professional and personal development, and to be self-regulated in the learning process
sees themself as a professional in management and leadership development, exchanges views and experiences with others, and through this contributes to the development of good practice

Subject description LEU5101

Leadership Development