Emerging Leaders: Leadership Development (LE1742Z)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

In this unit students will explore not only self-development but also methodologies for developing teams and empowering and multiplying leaders within those teams. Christian and secular wisdom will inform learning in regard to the influence and impact that context, cultural diversity, strengths, style and skill-set can have on individual and collective leadership development. Students will craft a Development Plan for not only themselves but also others around them, supported by peer mentoring and one-on-one dialogue with experienced leaders.

This unit is delivered in partnership with Arrow Leadership.

Unit code: LE1742Z

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Leadership

Proposing College: Uniting College for Leadership and Theology

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Learning outcomes

1.

Examine Christian and secular insight into leading teams
2.

Evidence understanding of how context, culture, strengths and skill set influence approaches to leadership development
3.

Reflect on methodologies for leading teams and their fit with personal leadership style and capacity
4.

Identify areas for self-development and the development of another in the light of ministry needs

Pedagogy

This unit will be delivered via a combination of a face-to-face intensive, online webinars, self-directed learning and coaching.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Barsh, Joanne and Susie Cranston. How Remarkable Women Lead: The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life. Crown, 2012.
  • Boyer, Stuart W. Biblical Leadership Development: Principles for Developing Organizational Leaders at Every Level. Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019.
  • Brown Brené. Dare to Lead : Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts. Business Book Summary. New York: Random House, 2018.
  • Hamilton, Craig. Wisdom in Leadership Development: Creating a Pipeline to Grow Leaders and Make More Disciples. Sydney: Matthias Media, 2021.
  • Lawrence, James. Growing Leaders: Reflections on Leadership, Life and Jesus. Revised and updated. Oxford: Abingdon, 2020.
  • Livermore, David A. Leading with Cultural Intelligence: The Real Secret to Success (Second edition). New York: American Management Association, 2015.
  • Maxwell, John C. Developing the Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential. Nashville, Tennessee: HarperCollins Leadership, 1995.
  • McPartlin, Jim and Anna Akbari. The Enneagram at Work: Unlocking the Power of Type to Lead and Succeed. New York: St Martin's Essentials, 2021.
  • Rath, Tom, and Barry Conchie. Strengths Based Leadership : Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow. New York: Gallup Press, 2008.
  • Scott, Susan. Fierce Conversations : Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time. Revised and updateded. London: Piatkus, 2017.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Journal - Guided Reading Journal

Students will read 3-4 resources across the semester, attend associated online Reading Rooms (webinars), and submit reflections based on the resource and peer discussion.

 2000 50.0
Concept map/mind map - Self-development plan

A plan evidencing understanding of the needs of your ministry context, and needs and goals for self-development as a result.

1000 20.0
Oral Presentation - Developing Ministry Leaders

A simulated coaching session providing context for development recommendations and goals.

1000 30.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 11 Oct, 2023

Unit record last updated: 2023-10-11 14:48:11 +1100