Course overview
This course will develop students’ ability to critically analyse and provide leadership in the social work and human service context. Students will critically engage with concepts of ethical leadership and the distinction between leadership and management in the human service context. Students will develop the reasoning and technical skills to demonstrate evidence-informed practice in the management of people and relationships, in the creation of positive workplace cultures, in identifying and resolving conflict, and in generating and managing change. Students will develop the skills and understanding required to practice effectively in interprofessional settings and contexts.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically analyse leadership approaches, including the contributions of gender, culture and class
- Manage relationships and people in the creation of positive workplace cultures
- Identify and resolve conflicts in line with social work principles
- Critically analyse current social policy context, practice and processes necessary to generate and manage change within communities, organisations and groups
- Effectively collaborate in interprofessional practice contexts