C8506
Psychology and Leadership
This postgraduate unit provides a better understanding of the role psychology can play in developing leadership competencies. It is an introduction to psychological problems. It also considers cultivating a psychologically healthy team, self-care, compassion fatigue and burnout, leader and staff development including intelligence quotient, emotional quotient, and spiritual quotient, emotional quotient and flexible leadership, and evidence based research and practice.
Study Level |
Postgraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Christian Life and Ministry |
Sub Discipline |
Pastoral Counselling |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
- demonstrate an ability to undertake appropriate self-appraisal and to develop a plan to improve emotional intelligence in their leadership style
- critically evaluate various psychological issues that potentially affect the life of the leader and staff members, with particular emphasis on the effects of stress on the performance of leaders
- critically evaluate self and staff in terms of multiple intelligences
- demonstrate thorough knowledge of the role of group dynamics and negotiating skills in regard to team building
- care for staff by making informed, appropriate, and timely decisions and referrals.