ACL7013 - Transformational Leadership: Inspiring Lasting Change

Objectives:

This module will address the following programme level outcomes:
K3 originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to promote rehabilitation and build effective transformative relationships;
K5 a comprehensive knowledge of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and an understanding of how to lead positive change successfully within the workplace in order to meet stakeholder needs;
I1 a conceptual understanding that enables critical evaluation of current research and advanced scholarship within the field of Criminal Justice;
I2 an ability to make informed choices in relation to ethical behaviour, social responsibility and leadership practice as they apply to working within the CJS;
I4 effective cognitive, problem-solving and decision-making abilities using appropriate leadership skills across a range of situations;
E1 Self-management – the ability to plan and manage time; readiness to accept responsibility and improve their own performance based on feedback/reflective learning; the ability to take initiative and be proactive, flexible and resilient;
E2 Team-working – the ability to co-operate with others on a shared task and to recognise and take on appropriate team roles; leading, contributing to discussions and negotiating; contributing to discussions; awareness of interdependence with others;
E3 Business and sector awareness – an understanding of the key drivers for business success, including the importance of customer/client satisfaction and innovation; understanding of the market/sector in which an organisation operates; the ability to recognise the external context and pressures on an organisation, including concepts such as value for money, profitability and sustainability;
E4 Problem-solving – a capacity for critical reasoning, analysis and synthesis; a capacity for applying knowledge in practice; an ability to retrieve, analyse and evaluate information from different sources;
E5 Communication – the ability to present information clearly and appropriately, both orally and in writing, and to tailor messages to specific audiences and purposes;
E7 Application of information technology – the ability to identify and use the appropriate IT package for a given task; familiarity with word-processing, spreadsheets and file management; the ability to use the internet and email effectively.

Content:

On completion of this module, participants will be able to critically evaluate the theoretical approaches to studying leadership across different contexts, and be able to reflect on their own personal approaches, styles, strengths and weaknesses that they bring to the leadership process.

Participants will be asked to reflect on where change is needed in their organization and select and apply a range of strategies and methods for managing change successfully. Participants will be encouraged throughout the module to develop their critical thinking skills, to develop confidence in engaging with relevant literature and to reflect on its application to the role of a prison officer.

Specifcally, the module will cover the following core topics:
- Defining leadership in the context of the CJS
- Transformational leadership styles, theories and approaches
- Motivation theories and their application to leadership
- Ethics in leadership
- Power, influence and conflict
- Leading teams/people through change - managing resistence to change and conflict
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Personal leadership development

Learning and Teaching Information:

Returners Week Seminar
Hours: 2
Intended Group Size: Whole cohort

Supported Online Learning
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 1

Regional Teaching Days
Hours: 15
Intended Group Size: Approximately 40 participants – delivered at 3 regional venues (Manchester, Birmingham and London)

Guided independent study
Hours: 263

Further details relating to assessment
Summative Assessment
Group Presentation: All participants will be assessed via a 30 minute group presentation. The presentation will involve the group identifying an area where change is needed and select and apply a range of strategies and methods for managing change successfully. Typically, groups will be between 4-6 participants working in the same prison establishment as each other and guidance will be given at the start of the module regading group work expetations and setting targets. A single group mark will be given, but there will be mechanisms in place to report disengagement from individual group members and this will be dealt with by the tutor on a case by case basis. A full group work assessment brief will be given to participants at the start of the module.

Formative Assessment
Participants will be able to submit a 500 word presentation plan prior to the final submission date & receive formative feedback.

Assessment:

001 Group Presentation; 30 min; end semester 1 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Danielle McDermott
Level - 7
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7PGS1

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