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Management and Leadership in Technology

Module description

This module will provide the underpinning theory to enable you to reflect on and develop your leadership skills. You will reflect on your leadership role and the role of leaders generally within technology-based organisations. You will consider the role of leaders as change agents and how you can lead change and teams against the backdrop of your organisation's strategic direction.

You will also have the opportunity to consider technology related market trends and research by collecting competitive intelligence. This research will be vital when you lead on road mapping new technology related concepts and approaches relevant to your role, in your organisation.

Pre-requisite modules: None

Co-requisite modules: None

This module is a part of MSc Digital and Technology Solutions ((Integrated Degree Apprenticeship)programme. It cannot be taken as an elective by students on other programmes.

The apprenticeship standard and other documentation relating to the Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analyst Specialist) Apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/digital-and-technology-solutions-specialist-integrated-degree/

Module aims - intentions of the module

On completion of this module, you will be able to lead yourself and others in the pursuit of technology change led culture and high performance aligned with organisational goals. This includes building skills in self-reflection and personal development as well as knowledge of how to develop innovative technological strategies. You will learn to shape and analyse technology-based organisations in complex social and political environments. You will build personal skills for inspiring and motivating others along with those for building relationships with clients.    

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Explain the role of leadership in contemporary technology-based organisations.
• 2. Identify the personal leadership qualities that are required to establish and maintain an organisations technical reputation.
• 3. Understand the role of leaders as change agents and identify contributors to successful implementation, along with understanding the role of learning and talent management in successful business operations.
• 4. Know how to monitor technology related market trends and research and collect competitive intelligence.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 5. Evaluate the significance of human factors to leadership in the effective implementation and management of technology enabled business processes.
• 6. Reflect on own leadership style and professional values that contributes to building high performing teams.
• 7. Apply broader technical knowledge combined with an understanding of the business context, and how it is changing, to deliver to the company’s business strategy.
• 8. Know how to create and implement innovative technological strategies to support the development of new products, processes and services that align with the company’s business strategy and develop and communicate compelling business proposals to support these.

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 9. Understand how to inspire, develop and motivate others to establish high levels of performance against digital and technology solutions objectives.
• 10. Cooperate and build relationships with others to establish a technology change led culture.

Syllabus plan

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:

• Who am I as a leader and defining my leadership development journey                                                 
• Contemporary leadership theories
• Concepts of leading self, the team and the organisation
• Strategic leadership
• Boundary spanning leadership
• Collaboration and partnerships 
• High performance working        
• Foundations of strategy
• Understanding the organisation’s context and external environment
• The Resource-based View (RBV) 
• Identifying competitive advantage

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

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Formative assessment

Summative assessment (% of credit)

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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Basic reading:

• Thompson et al (2017), Crafting and Executing Strategy, the Quest for Competitive Advantage; e-book
• Clegg., S. et al (2022) Strategy: Theory and Practice – 4^th edition Sage
• Northouse, P. (2018) Leadership theory and practice 8^th edition. Sage
• Cope, A., Martin, M. & Peach, J. (2018) Leadership: The Multiplier Effect. John Murray Learning, London

Key words search

Leadership; Technology Management; Strategy