MPR779 - Leadership in Complexity
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Residential Intensive period 05: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | MPR703 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | INTENSIVE 05: John Molineux |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| In-person attendance requirements: | This unit requires students to attend six days of intensive study at Waurn Ponds Estate, Geelong. 2025 Dates Residential Intensive period 5: to be confirmed. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Note:Conference fees for residential intensive units are in addition to the tuition fee and vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen. For further information please visit the Intensive Units webpage. | |
Content
This is an intensive experiential program designed to capitalise on principles of adult learning. Students participate in a series of interactions designed to reproduce the dynamics of communication within organisations as well as communication between the organisation and its environment. The intensive residential program addresses interaction of individuals, groups, and larger social units. Topics addressed include handling of media crises, understanding the importance of interpersonal communication and storytelling, and negotiation and mediation skills. Students learn by dealing with problem situations and by reflecting on their performance. Concepts and techniques are provided through appropriate readings, situational practice, and extended exposure to communication and media professionals.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Select and apply relevant leadership skills in dynamic and crisis contexts. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply a range of story-telling and narrative techniques to different leadership situations. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Effectively communicate with employees and external stakeholders. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO4 | Negotiate and make decisions within a leadership team. | GLO5: Problem solving GLO7: Teamwork |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Group of 4) In Class Presentation | 25 minutes | 30% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2: | Part A: N/A Part B: 1000 words | Part A: 20% Part B: 10% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3: (Individual) Report (Analytical) | 2000 words | 40% | Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MPR779 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current Students website.