Overview
This unit focuses on leadership characteristics and management practices for asset management in an organisation. You will learn about various leadership theories and how they influence leadership effectiveness, as well as the operational requirements for leading a team of asset management professionals. The leadership and management skills you develop in this unit will enable you to meet organisation goals and objectives.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: ENMM20023 & ENMM20025
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
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- Compare different organisational strategies related to asset management.
- Analyse the management of people and systems related to asset management in an organisation.
- Critique the various approaches of managing asset management group/s towards achieving organisational goals
- Develop comprehensive operational requirements in leading a team of asset management professionals.
- Critique contemporary theories of leadership for effective management of assets
- Reflect on your participation in a multi-disciplinary professional network within or outside your organisation.
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Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
3 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 40% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
1 - Knowledge | ||||||
2 - Communication | ||||||
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||||
4 - Research | ||||||
5 - Self-management | ||||||
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||||
7 - Leadership | ||||||
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.daemi@cqu.edu.au
m.kanagarajoo@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Module 1 - Theories of leadership
Chapter
Chapter 1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Check the weekly schedule on the
Moodle and attend the first Zoom session on overview of the unit activities.
Zoom session:
Lecture: Theories of Leadership
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Theories of Leadership
Module/Topic
Module 1 – Theories of Leadership
Chapter
Chapter 1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Theories of Leadership
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Theories of Leadership
Module/Topic
Module 1 - Leadership Influences
Chapter
Chapter 1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Leadership Influences
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Leadership Influences
Module/Topic
Module 2 - Skills for effective leadership
Chapter
Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Skills for Effective Leadership
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Skills for Effective Leadership
Census Date: Please note Week 4, Tuesday is the census date. After this date, you will not be allowed to drop or withdraw from this unit.
Skills for effective leadershipZoom session:
Module/Topic
Module 2 - Conflict Resolution
Chapter
Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Conflict Resolution
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Conflict Resolution
Written Assessment 1 Due: Week 5 (Friday, 12 August 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Written Assessment 1 Due: Week 5 Friday (12 Aug 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Module 2 - Employee Relations
Chapter
Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Employee Relations
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Employee Relations
Module/Topic
Module 2 - Communication
Chapter
Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Communication
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Communication
Module/Topic
Module 3 - Decision Making
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Decision Making
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Decision Making
Module/Topic
Module 3 - Motivation
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Motivation
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Motivation
Written Assessment 2 Due: Week 9 (Friday, 16 September 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Written Assessment 2 Due: Week 9 Friday (16 Sept 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Module 3 - Coaching and Training
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Coaching and Training
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Coaching and Training
Module/Topic
Module 3 - Performance and Change
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Performance and Change
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on Performance and Change
Module/Topic
Module 3 - Effectiveness and Development
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom session:
Lecture: Effectiveness and Development
Tutorial: Take part in a Group Discussion on effectiveness and Development
Module/Topic
Written Assessment 3 Due
Chapter
Written Assessment 3 Due
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Assessment 3 Due: Review / Exam Week (Monday, 10 November 2022) 11:00 am AEST
Assessment 3 Due: Review/Exam Week Monday (10 Oct 2022) 11:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture, Tutor and Marker: Richard Bradbury (email: r.v.bradbury@cqu.edu.au)
Unit Coordinator: Arash Daemi (email: a.daemi@cqu.edu.au)
1 Written Assessment
OBJECTIVES
This assessment item relates to the course learning outcomes 1 - 3.
1). Compare different organisational strategies related to asset management.
2). Analyse the management of people and systems related to asset management in an organisation.
3). Critique the various approaches of managing asset management group/s towards achieving organisational goals
Question 1:
To understand leadership it is important to reflect on who you are and the influences that have steered you to your current leadership style
1.1: Describe the different leadership traits which have influenced your personal leadership style across previous and current employment. (30 Marks)
1.2: Describe the unique differences between management and leadership styles in relation to asset management. (30 Marks)
Question 2:
2.1: building on lessons from previous and current employment, discuss the effectiveness of the various approaches of management and leadership in relation to modern asset management groups/s achieving organisational goals. (30 Marks)
Report structure, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and references provided (10 marks) . This information is to be submitted as a WORD document.
Week 5 Friday (12 Aug 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
2 weeks after submission
Week 7 Friday (2 Sept 2022)
Marks will be posted in the Moodle gradebook within 2 weeks from the date of submission of the assignment
Question 1.1: Describe the different leadership traits which have influenced your personal leadership style across previous and current employment (30 marks)
- Relevant details and examples are provided and concepts are clearly contextualised -10 marks
- Explained leaders attributes for each example, including level of interest, level of support, level of engagement and desired level of participation) --10 marks
- Referred to researched information in at least 3 cases - 10 marks
Question 1.2: Describe the unique differences between management and leadership styles in relation to asset management (30 marks)
- Provided differentiation between management and leadership - 10 marks
- Clearly defined 2 Management traits - 10 marks
- Clearly defined 2 Leadership traits - 10 marks
Question 2.1: Building on lessons learnt from previous and current employment, discuss the effectiveness of the various approaches of management and leadership in relation to modern asset management group/s achieving organisational goals (30 marks)
- Provided the relevant details to motivational theory, empowerment and subjective perception of management and leadership - 10 marks
- Described effectiveness of 2 management approach's - 10 marks
- Described effectiveness of 2 leadership approach's - 10 marks
Report structure, clarity of expression, grammar, spellings and references provided (10 marks)
No submission method provided.
- Compare different organisational strategies related to asset management.
- Analyse the management of people and systems related to asset management in an organisation.
- Critique the various approaches of managing asset management group/s towards achieving organisational goals
2 Written Assessment
Objectives
This assessment item relates to the course learning outcomes 2 - 6.
2). Analyse the management of people and systems related to asset management in an organisation.
3). Critique the various approaches of managing asset management group/s towards achieving organisational goals
4). Develop comprehensive operational requirements in leading a team of asset management professionals.
5). Critique contemporary theories of leadership for effective management of assets
6). Reflect on your participation in a multi-disciplinary professional network within or outside your organisation
Question 1: Personal Leadership Development Plan
1.1: Build a personal leadership development plan for your relevant field (including academic and professional development) (12 Marks)
1.2: Based on your industry profile, identify the required milestones to achieve progress into your desired leadership role in 10 years (14 Marks)
Question 2: Discuss contemporary theories of leadership for effective management of assets
2.1 Describe the management and leadership strategies used in your organisation (11 marks)
2.2 Explain at leat three benefits of employee empowerment through management and leadership strategies (24 marks)
2.3 Discuss the link between your company performance indexed to employee performance (6 marks)
Question 3: reflect on your participation in a multi-disciplinary professional network within or outside your organisation
3.1: Describe your management and leadership styles in your previous roles (10 Marks)
3.2: Discuss the lessons learnt from your management or leadership style. (13 Marks)
Report structure, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and references provided (10 Marks) This information is to be submitted as a WORD document.
Week 9 Friday (16 Sept 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 11 Friday (30 Sept 2022)
Question 1.1: Build a personal leadership development plan for your relevant field (including academic and professional development) - 12 marks
- Outlined 4 academic and 4 professional development core competencies - 4 marks
- Described relevant management and leadership skillset to enable future growth. - 8 marks
Question 1.2: Based on your industry profile, identify the required milestones to achieve progress into your desired leadership role in 10 years - 14 marks
- Explained the preferred leadership strategy for each role milestone (current to desired) - 5 marks
- Identified and described in detail role requirements from current to desired role - 5 marks
- Analysed and described in detail role requirements from current to desired role - 4 marks
Question 2.1 : Describe the management and leadership strategies used in your organisation - 11 marks
- Described the strategies used in the student's chosen organisation to contract maintenance/asset management services - 5 marks
- Referred to researched information in at least 3 cases - 6 marks
Question 2.2 : Explain at least three benefits of employee empowerment through management and leadership strategies - 24 marks
- Referred to researched information in at least 3 cases - 6 marks
- Explained the benefit of empowerment - 6 marks
- Explained the benefit of engagement - 6 marks
- Explained the benefit of completing more tasks with the same workforce - 6 marks
Question 2.3 : Discuss the link between your company performance indexed to employee performance - 6 marks
- Identified and referred to supporting researched information in at least 2 cases - 6 marks
Question 3.1 : Describe your management and leadership styles in your previous roles - 10 marks
- Identified at least 2 management or leadership experiences - 5 marks
- Referred to predominant management or leadership styles and supported by researched information - 5 marks
Question 3.2 : Discuss the lessons learnt from your management or leadership style. - 13 marks
- Explained at least 4 key positive and negative impacts from management or leadership actions - 8 marks
- Discussed value in team collaboration - 5 mark
Report structure, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and references provided (10 Marks) This information is to be submitted as a WORD document.
No submission method provided.
- Analyse the management of people and systems related to asset management in an organisation.
- Critique the various approaches of managing asset management group/s towards achieving organisational goals
- Develop comprehensive operational requirements in leading a team of asset management professionals.
- Critique contemporary theories of leadership for effective management of assets
- Reflect on your participation in a multi-disciplinary professional network within or outside your organisation.
3 Presentation and Written Assessment
Objectives
1). Compare different organisational strategies related to asset management.
4). Develop comprehensive operational requirements in leading a team of asset management professionals.
5). Critique contemporary theories of leadership for effective management of assets
6). Reflect on your participation in a multi-disciplinary professional network within or outside your organisation.
Question 1: Leadership Turnaround
You are a successful Operation Manager applicant to a company which is underperforming as a team and financially. Your initial review of the business unit identifies:
- Low team involvement
- Low morale
- High Absenteeism
- Line managers field time is non existent
- There is littel trust between line managers and their subordinates
- Assigned tasks are not completed within specified time frames
- Contractors are engaged to supplement the teams to meet deadlines
- Cost associated with contractors is $500,000 per annum, eroding profit margins to break even
1.1: Complete a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat (SWOT) analysis of the current situation (9 Marks)
1.2: Identify the previous management and leadership styles and influence on the workplace culture (13 Marks)
1.3 Provide suggestions how changes to current workplace leadership will provide a positive impact on employee engagement and productivity (12 Marks)
Question 2: Provide a leadership plan and recommendations to drive changes and deliver a cohesive profitable team.
Discuss your milestones for review at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months
2.1: Outline a leadership plan with proposed benefits over a 12 month implementation (12 Marks)
2.2 Identify amendments to the Value Chain as an enabler to employee productivity (19 Marks)
2.3 Paradigm shift strategy to increase the Internal Rate of Return from the workforce (7 Marks)
2.4 Outline change agent milestones to be achieved at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months Including KPIs and cost saving initiatives which are trended against forecasted labour savings (18 Marks)
Report structure, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and references provided (10 Marks)
This information is to be submitted as a WORD document.
Review/Exam Week Monday (10 Oct 2022) 11:00 am AEST
Results will be released on grade certification date
Question 1.1: Complete a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat (SWOT) analysis of the current situation (9 marks)
- Creation of a employee engagement survey. Collection and validation of data from the ballot - 5 marks
- Outlined at least 2 points for each strength, weakness, opportunity and threat - 4 marks
Question 1.2: Identify the previous management and leadership styles and influence on the workplace culture (13 marks)
- Outlined previous management and leadership styles - 5 marks
- Defined current culture climate impact on employee attitudes and engagement - 4 marks
- Defined current culture climate impact on employee productivity - 4 marks
Question 1.3: Provide suggestions how changes to current workplace leadership will provide a positive impact on employee engagement and productivity - (12 marks)
- Discussed future state leadership behavioural commitments- 4 marks
- Described at least 4 talent focused actions for the workplace- 4 marks
- Described at least 4 communication methods for communicating organisational needs and updates - 4 marks
Question 2.1: Outline a leadership plan with proposed benefits over a 12 month implementation - (12 marks)
- Discussed the preferred engagement strategy for each workgroup (Senior Management, Supervisors, Professionals and Support Teams) - 5 marks
- Skills and Training needs analysis table to define current and future state- 7 marks
Question 2.2: Identify amendments to the Value Chain as an enabler to employee productivity - (12 marks)
- Explained Infrastructure requirements - 4 marks
- Explained Human Resource requirements- 4 marks
- Explained technology requirements - 4 marks
- Explained Procurement requirements - 4 marks
- Referred to researched information in at least 3 cases - 3 marks
Question 2.3: Identify amendments to the Value Chain as an enabler to employee productivity - (12 marks)
- Compared at least 3 leadership strategies aligned to high performing teams - 4 marks
- Referred to researched information in at least 3 cases - 3 marks
Question 2.4: Outline change agent milestones to be achieved at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months KPIs. Cost saving initiatives / trend against forecasted labour savings - (18 marks)
- Summary table of milestones and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - 7 marks
- 12 Month graph of current contractor spend versus proposed internal rate of returns from workplace empowerment - 7 marks
- Relevant details and examples are provided and concepts are clearly contextualised - 4 marks
Report structure, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and references provided (10 Marks)
This information is to be submitted as a WORD document.
No submission method provided.
- Compare different organisational strategies related to asset management.
- Develop comprehensive operational requirements in leading a team of asset management professionals.
- Critique contemporary theories of leadership for effective management of assets
- Reflect on your participation in a multi-disciplinary professional network within or outside your organisation.
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