AOS337 Leadership in Knowledge Organisations

The course provides an introduction to the management of modern knowledge organizations. It will provide participants with a solid theoretical foundation aimed at developing critical and analytical skills. At the same time, a key goal of the course is to improve participants' skills in handling practical challenges and to raise awareness of what is required in a leadership role and the importance of leadership in general.

The main focus will be on knowledge and skills that students can begin to acquire, but which will require gradual maturation and further development throughout their careers. The course will also be relevant for those who wish to take on a role that supports leaders (e.g., as consultants, HR advisors, etc.) or contributes to organizational and leadership development. Although the course will cover leadership at various levels, there will be a particularly strong focus on leadership in teams/projects and at the departmental level.

Knowledge

The student:

• Has advanced knowledge of central challenges for leaders at different levels.
• Has advanced knowledge of various approaches and perspectives within leadership in the academic literature.

Skills

The student:

• Can assess important prerequisites and framework conditions for effective leadership.
• Can evaluate key assumptions related to central theories, as well as similarities, differences, and connections between various theories.
• Can describe, analyze, and solve practical leadership challenges in light of concepts, frameworks, and theories in the academic literature.
• Can present ideas and concepts orally and in writing in an appropriate manner.

General Competence

The student:

• Has a high level of awareness regarding the importance of leadership.
• Has good insight into their own skill level and motivation related to leadership.
• Has strengthened their motivation to develop skills/competence related to leadership.