HRM08012 2022 People Management Skills 2
This module is designed to develop the student's people management skills in a variety of professional people management contexts. It will provide the student with a solid grounding in the current theory and practice of negotiation and coaching in addition to development of practical skills and expertise in negotiation and coaching practice.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Analyse the role of negotiation skills in effective people management in successful organisations.
Critically evaluate the current theory and practice of coaching in effective people management.
Formulate creative and effective strategies and solutions with regard to people management issues.
Design, deliver and implement an effective negotiation strategy related to a people management scenario.
Design and deliver an effective coaching initiative related to a people management scenario
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Effective teaching and learning strategies will evolve as the module is delivered However, it is expected that lectures (live, virtual, and/or recorded) will be combined with practical skills workshops. Videos, occasional guest speakers and problem-based learning will be core to this module. The application and practice of skills will be a core teaching and learning strategy of this module.
Module Assessment Strategies
The assessment of this module will be continuous. Assessments will incorporate both the development of appropriate strategies, based on an understanding of best practice, and the application of these strategies, through an assessment of skills.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessments will be developed to align with failed components
Module Dependencies
Indicative Syllabus
LO 1,3,4 The theory of effective negotiation
- Conflict what is it and why is it important to manage.
- Negotiation as a conflict management strategy.
- Assertiveness in negotiation.
- Persuasion and influence in negotiation.
- Negotiation strategies.
- Negotiation stages.
- Negotiation tactics.
LO 1,3,4 Negotiation skills and techniques
Development and enhancement of personal skills of
- persuading,
- influencing,
- negotiation behaviours, skills and techniques:
- scripting,
- framing,
- trading,
- managing.
LO 2,3,5 The theory of effective coaching
- What is coaching and how it fits into leadership and people management.
- Types of coaching.
- The manager as coach.
- Models of coaching.
- Coaching skills for managers.
LO 2,3,5 Coaching skills
Development and enhancement of personal skills of:
- problem clarification,
- empathetic listening,
- questioning techniques,
- providing effective feedback,
- coaching techniques,
- goal setting.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Negotiation Skills Preparation and Practice | Coursework Assessment | Practical Evaluation | 50 % | Week 6 | 1,3,4 |
2 | Coaching Skills Preparation and Practice | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 50 % | Week 12 | 2,3,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Supervision | Flat Classroom | Skills Development Workshop | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent reading & project work | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2021 Interpersonal Skills in Organizations McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 1264072848 ISBN-13 9781264072842
2021 Skilled Interpersonal Communication Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group
ISBN 1032008784 ISBN-13 9781032008783
20/01/2022 Developing Management Skills Pearson
ISBN 0135229847 ISBN-13 9780135229842
2021 Excellence in Coaching Kogan Page
ISBN 1789665477 ISBN-13 9781789665475
2015 The Negotiation Book John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 9781119155461 ISBN-13 1119155460
Module Resources
People Management Journal (CIPD)
Harvard Business Review
Coaching, An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice (AC)
www.cipd.co.uk
www.associationforcoaching.com
www.pon.harvard.edu
www.ted.com
www.workplacerelations.ie
Moodle
Library
Skills Training DVD: Persuade, Influence and Negotiate (CIPD, 2009)
Skills Training DVD: Coaching Skills (CIPD, 2009)
Book, journal, website, and other resources may alter and extend as the programme progresses.