Leadership and Human Capital (3857)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Jelle SCHEPERS 
  
Member of the teaching team :dr. Nils WUYTENS 
 De heer Tim PAGNAER 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 6,0
  
Period: semester 1 (6sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Prerequisites

The student is able to communicate effectively with various (international) stakeholders, both verbally and in written form.

The student is able to think critically, analyse different perspectives, evaluate information, and come up with creative solutions.

The student is able to function in groups

The student is self-aware and can critically reflect on his/her positive and negative attributes

The student can work autonomously


Content

This concerns a transition curriculum. No contact sessions are provided. The student is only required to participate in the evaluation.

“Leadership & Human Capital is a master course where future leaders/managers get familiar with the most important topics in the domain of leadership and human capital. The focus of this learning journey is to bring theory to practice. This is whywe developed a blended format, including theoretical sessions, guest lectures, practical sessions, individual study, and a group assignment.”

 

Introduction to leadership­

  • Leadership theories and styles­
  • Different views on leadership

From strategy to implementation: The role of leadership­

  • Strategy frameworks
  • How great leaders can make a difference

Organizational culture and leadership­

  • Lifecycle of a company and the changing role of leadership­
  • How culture influences behaviour and performance

How to motivate and inspire employees­

  • Growth mindset
  • Intrapreneurship
  • Incentives
  • KPIs

Tacit knowledge


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Small group session ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 1 (6,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written exam100 %
Closed-book ✔

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
Explanation (English)The modalities for the second chance examination may be revised based on
the circumstances.
 

Compulsory course material
 

All cumpolsory course material will be posted on blackboard
 

Remarks
 

This concerns a transition curriculum. No contact sessions are provided. The student is only required to participate in the evaluation.


Learning outcomes
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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