Unit code: Y/650/6848 : Leadership and Professional Development

RQF level: 7

Aim

The unit’s aim is to introduce learners to leadership and personal leadership development through critical self-reflection, to inform personal self-directed development including the ability to reflect critically on personal experiences and to articulate the learning from these experiences.

The main practical focus is on individual reflection of personal leadership potential, drawing on a range of exercises to evaluate learners’ own styles and approaches, leadership journey and development needs.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:	Assessment Criteria Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:
1. Understand a range of leadership models, theories and concepts.	1.1 Analyse the characteristics of a range of leadership models and theories. 1.2 Evaluate the role and importance of leadership and teamwork in the workplace to support successful strategic roll-outs. 1.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of a range of leadership models and styles for different circumstances.
2. Be able to formulate a plan that addresses their leadership development needs.	2.1 Identify the nature of their own leadership strengths and development needs. 2.2 Analyse the competences needed to manage tasks and handle work challenges. 2.3 Develop a plan that includes SMART objectives, success criteria, resources, review milestones and realistic timescales.
3. Be able to analyse the drivers of change and the implications for the role of organisational leadership.	3.1 Evaluate the nature and importance of drivers to change and their implications. 3.2 Analyse the risks attached to drivers to change including the “do nothing” option. 3.3 Evaluate the success of organizational change through effective change leadership.