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On completion of this module learners will have acquired the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory, principles, and practice of management within a range of contexts to enable them to work independently or in a management ca...

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On completion of this module learners will have acquired the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory, principles, and practice of management within a range of contexts to enable them to work independently or in a management capacity and or to progress to higher education or training.

Learners will be able to:
• Research the elements and stages of team development, to include different kinds of teams, a multi-team environment, the characteristics of an effective team and the need for different roles for individuals

• Evaluate the concepts of leadership and management, different leadership and management styles and the principal theories that underpin these, to include leadership in different contexts and environments such as mentoring, coaching, project management, the learning organisation and the debate over leadership versus management

• Participate in organisational planning and in teamwork planning, to include setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound

• (SMART) objectives, ongoing monitoring of progress, and evaluation

• Distinguish between organisational strategy, objectives and goals

• Evaluate a range of current motivation theories and practical strategies to enhance motivation in teams

• Demonstrate team leadership, to include team building, supporting team members at different stages of team development, motivation strategies, interpersonal communications, time and meeting management and use of inter- and intra-team reporting structures

• Negotiate a plan or project with team members, to include effective delegation of tasks and responsibilities

• Lead progress on a work plan, to include taking corrective action to ensure successful completion of the plan, ongoing monitoring of progress, and evaluation