LEX5108 · Leadership and sustainable development

Overview

In an age marked by cases of corporate malfeasance, a global pandemic, and climate change, leadership increasingly needs to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of sustainable development. Leadership needs to be aligned to more than just efficiency and profitability goals; it needs to be directed to the longer-term sustainability goals including the responsible management of resources, the welfare and growth of its employees, customers, clients and stakeholders, and a commitment to improving environmental, social and economic impacts. The unit explores some of the key models, approaches and practices of leadership that are inclusive, collaborative and long-term in their orientation and aspiration. The practical implication of these leadership styles is then examined in reference to specific challenges of sustainable development. You will engage with ways in which contemporary leadership practice can contribute to meeting sustainable development principles and ESG imperatives which increasingly confront today’s businesses.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. demonstrate advanced understanding and application of contemporary leadership theory, models and frameworks
2. demonstrate ability to recognise, evaluate and lead the adoption of sustainable development principles

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.