Overview
This course examines major theories and practices of leadership and team management in contemporary organizations. Students evaluate trait, behavioral, situational, transformational, authentic, servant, distributed, and inclusive leadership perspectives, relating them to organizational contexts, ethical responsibilities, and evidence-based managerial practice. The course develops practical capability in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, motivation, communication, influence, delegation, coaching, feedback, decision-making, power, trust, diversity, inclusion, and the leadership of virtual and hybrid teams. Team management topics include team formation, roles, norms, cohesion, collaboration, performance expectations, accountability, meeting effectiveness, conflict diagnosis and resolution, and team development. Through simulations, role plays, case analysis, peer feedback, team projects, and reflective practice, students assess their leadership strengths and development needs, adapt leadership behavior to individuals and situations, manage difficult conversations, and create inclusive, high-performing teams aligned with organizational goals.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate major leadership theories and determine their relevance across organizational contexts.
- Assess personal leadership strengths, limitations, values, and development needs using structured reflective methods.
- Apply emotional intelligence, communication, influence, delegation, coaching, and feedback techniques in managerial situations.
- Diagnose team dynamics, including roles, norms, cohesion, trust, psychological safety, conflict, and accountability.
- Select and justify leadership approaches suited to individuals, teams, tasks, and changing organizational conditions.
- Design strategies for building inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing teams in face-to-face, virtual, and hybrid environments.
- Manage difficult conversations and workplace conflict using ethical, evidence-based interpersonal practices.
- Synthesize organizational, ethical, and contextual considerations when making leadership and team-management decisions.
Timetable
| Type | Length | Frequency | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 hours | Weekly | All semester |
| Tutorial | 1 hour | Weekly | All semester |
| Workshop | 2 hours | Fortnightly | All semester |
| Seminar | 1 hour | Fortnightly | All semester |
Assessment Schedule
| Type | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Leadership theory case analysis | 20.00% |
| Deliverable | Individual leadership development plan | 15.00% |
| Tutorial | Participation and peer feedback | 10.00% |
| Capstone | Team leadership and management project | 25.00% |
| Test | Mid-semester applied test | 10.00% |
| Exam | Final integrative examination | 20.00% |
Prerequisites
- Requirement Prior study in organizational behaviour or management recommended.
Teaching Staff & Programs
This course is delivered jointly by faculty from the participating programs listed below. In line with the Douchewater Way, the University of Sexology tailors core instruction directly to each cohort's specific discipline — adapting curriculum to program needs rather than forcing students into a one-size-fits-all model. Learn more about our approach at The Douchewater Way.