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COMM07023 2019 Professional Development Skills

General Details

Full Title
Professional Development Skills
Transcript Title
Professional Development Skil
Code
COMM07023
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
COMM - 0031 Comm/Personal Dev
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Mairead McCann
Programme Membership
SG_EMANM_J07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Management
Description

This module aims to further develop the learner's interpersonal communication and managerial skills in the context of professional work practice. Learners will participate in reflective activities that will facilitate the development and practice of professional business skills.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Identify communication strategies that illustrate personal effectiveness.

2.

Apply creative and critical thinking in the context of change management.

3.

Demonstrate effective facilitation skills in a team environment.

4.

Relate an ability to monitor and manage information to personal development.

5.

Appreciate the importance of ethical standards in a professional context.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module will be based on a constructivist approach. Students will be encouraged to explore concepts based on experiential learning and best practice. Students will particpte in peer learning and contribute to group forum discussions.

Module Assessment Strategies

This module will implement an enquiry-based learning approach with a focus on engagement in personal reflection.

The Assessment Startegy will include work-based case studies.

Indicative Syllabus

1. Communication Strategies:

  • Self-Awareness & Self Concept
  • Influence, Persuausion and Power Bases.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Communicating a vision
  • Personal Development Profiling & Marketing Yourself.

2. Creative and Critical Thinking:

  • Types of thinking.
  • Assessing your creative thinking ability
  • Creativity and mangerial skills.
  • Creative and Critical Thinking in the context of managing change.


3.     Facilitation Skills:

  • Building Top Teams.
  • Participative Decision-making.
  • Leadership skills. 

4.  Monitoring and Managing Information:

  • Managing data overload and information gaps.
  • Managing your own work.
  • Managing feedback and reviewing performance.
  • Identifying performance criteria.  
  • Personal Development Planning

5.  Ethical Behaviour:

  • Debate School of Thought e.g. Utilitarianism, Egoism, Relativism.
  •  Examine Corporate Social Responsibility in practice.
  • Research sample Codes of conduct.
  • Debate ethical issues. 

 

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Continuous Assessment Self Review Questionnaires Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 20 % OnGoing 1,2,3,4
2 Individual Project Project & Presentation Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 40 % Any 1,2,5
3 Formative and Summative Assessment Group Case Study Coursework Assessment Project 40 % End of Semester 3,4

Part Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Distance Learning Suite Theory Lecture 2 Weekly 2.00
Tutorial Distance Learning Suite Learner Activities 2 Weekly 2.00
Independent Learning UNKNOWN Student Activities 4 Weekly 4.00
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2014-11-24 Becoming a Master Manager John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 9781118582589 ISBN-13 1118582586

Becoming a Master Manager is appropriate for management and organizational behavior courses that emphasize critical management skills that yield sound organizational results. Developed from both theory and empirical evidence, the text provides a compelling case for why managerial and leadership competencies are essential for employee engagement, effective communication, and sustainable organizational success. The competing values framework offers future managers a foundation for analyzing, understanding and executing the behavior that will achieve positive performance, productivity and profitability.

Recommended Reading
2009-11-28 The Business Skills Handbook Kogan Page Publishers
ISBN 9781843983392 ISBN-13 1843983397

How do you develop leadership skills or give a successful presentation? What difference can effective thinking and critical reading make to your performance? How can you get and stay organized to meet deadlines? The first book of its kind to cover all the business skills that students need at university and at work, The Business Skills Handbook covers all the practical, cognitive, technical and development skills that students need to succeed, from organising life and work to developing good writing and teamwork skills. Mapped to the learning outcomes of the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Developing Skills for Business Leadership module, and with a focus on experiential learning to get students assessing and developing their skills, The Business Skills Handbook is designed to help students manage themselves more effectively, make justifiable decisions and problem solve more effectively, lead and influence others, interpret financial information, manage financial resources, demonstrate IT proficiency and demonstrate competence in postgraduate study skills. Online supporting resources include an instructor's manual, lecture slides and figures and tables from the book.

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