The overarching goal of this course is to help students understand their own potential to become the leader they would like to be and their own responsibilities in achieving this goal. The course emphasise personal development with the development of leadership capabilities as the vehicle to do so. This course has two primary content areas. A key focus is on making life choices (i.e. what work excites learners, as well as understanding one’s passions and responsibilities). The emphasis is less about being entitled to be a leader and more about how participants can become leaders that they themselves would like to be. This is a challenging question and gets to the heart of one’s major life decisions. The second element supports the first and relates to the development of practical life skills e.g. managing stress, even anxiety, building positivity, mindfulness and setting life goals. These practical skills will be immediately applicable for students and useful for the rest of their lives.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Identify their own passions and personal motivations that shape and inform their preferred leadership behaviour and choices.
2. Understand what is motivating them, both extrinsically and intrinsically, and to make life choices that engage them and draw on their own intrinsic drivers.
   
3. Appraise decisions about their life choices and personal goals.
4. Understand the research and theory under-pinning practical skills development and use this knowledge to enhance their life quality and happiness.
   
5. Articulate awareness and insights about their strengths and development drivers to implement practical strategies to apply these insights in managing their own development.
   
6. Understand and apply the science of networks to build stronger relationship.
   
7. Demonstrate awareness and application of key societal responsibilities relating to pro-social behavior, leading positive change and developing others.

Research-Led Teaching

The course content will be a blend of research and practice and will include the Lecturer’s research as well as material from peer reviewed academic journals. In addition, key concepts, cases, and practical experiences will be presented in the lectures that are not covered in the course readings. Seminars are supplemented with structured learning exercises and activities that have well-defined objectives and replicate the real-world context

Field Trips

Not relevant

Additional Course Costs

There are no additional class costs

Examination Material or equipment

There are no formal examinations for this course.

Required Resources

All required readings will be supplied

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Seminar - Week 1: What Leadership is really about	Introduction to course and authentic leadershipUnderstanding your key life experiences and how they may affect your personal leadership
2	Seminar - Week 2: Leadership Passion and Purpose	Why your passions matterVIA StrengthsLeadership styles and VIA strengths
3	Seminar - Week 3: Motivated Leadership	Intrinsic motivations and leadershipMotivational consequences of connecting personal life-experiences as compared to expectations imposed on you in societyPersonal Life experiences and their relationships to strengths and life goals
4	Seminar - Week 4: Positive Leadership	Broaden and Build Theory –how positivity just like negativity is infectiousPerson-activity Fit –How do emotions align with strengths, life goals and leadership style? How can they be incorporated to increase work and life satisfaction?Happiness versus success –the benefits of having happiness as your goalTools for increasing positive emotions
5	Seminar - Week 5: The Emotionally Intelligent Leader	What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)Why does EI Matter
6	Seminar - Week 6: The Networked Leader	Making friendships, tackling loneliness and building teams to amaze ourselves.
7	Seminar - Week 7: The Giving Leader	Why giving mattersWhen Givers win and loseServant Leadership
8	Seminar - Week 8: Resilience, Optimism and Luck in leadership	How Resilience, Optimism and Luck play a role in leadership
9	Seminar - Week 9: Personal Leadership in Control: Stress and overthinking	Use of rituals and habits and their impact on self-controlStopping the over-thinking, the unhelpful thoughts in your head
10	Seminar - Week 10: Willpower in Leadership	Will power in LeadershiipHow to increase your self-control and resist temptationsDue: Personal Learning Journal, 9am Tuesday
11	Seminar - Week 11: The Leader's Mind	Mindset and how it impacts you as well as others.Mindfulness tools to enhance your decision makingHealth benefits of mindfulness throughout your leadership Neuroplasticity
12	Seminar - Week 12: Are you a better leader?	Review of Leadership and steps for the futureCourse and exam review

Tutorial Registration

There are no tutorials for this class. Only a single in person weekly seminar.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
In Class reflective Journals	20 %	*	*	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Participation (Individual)	10 %	*	*	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Personal Learning Journal (Individual)	35 %	08/10/2024	22/10/2024	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Final examination (Individual)	35 %	*	28/11/2024	1,2,3,4,5,6,7

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Attendance is expected for all classes during the semester. While attendance is required to participate, attendance alone does not mean that a student has participated.

Examination(s)

There are no formal examinations for this course.

Assessment Task 1

In Class reflective Journals

Students will be required to reflect upon how concepts taught in the class and how they affect their personal leadership (starting week 1) throughout the semester. Based on these reflections, students are to submit reflective journals with a focus on personal insight (i.e why do I engage in certain behaviour/think certain things) and development (how can I change?)

Each journal is expected to be 1 page typed (11 pt font, Times new Roman). Students can submit up to 5 for marking throughout the semester with the top 4 counting to the final assessment. Students MUST attend class to be able to submit a reflection which can be handed in up to the beginning of the next class

Submission via Turnitin by the start of class in the next week

Weight: 20% (5% each)

Expected return date: Within 2 week of submission

At least 2 of these must be done before week 5 and feedback for both of these will be given before the end of week 6. All students will receive feedback on this assessment by the end of week 5.

Rubric

Fail (0-1)	Reasonable (2-3)	Good (4-5)
A surface level journal that does engage deeply with the class material	A reasonable journal that attempts to engage meaningfully with the class material. Some insight	A strong journal that shows deep insight and/or learning development with the class material

Assessment Task 2

Participation (Individual)

Contribution and participation in class are central components of the learning process in this course. Attendance will be taken in each class and students are expected to attend all classes fully prepared. This includes completing any self-assessments required and completing the assigned readings for each class. If you do not complete your self-assessments in time for class when it is being scored and discussed, you will not know how to interpret it, and you will fall behind. Furthermore, it will be obvious whether you have completed the readings each week because you will either be actively participating in the weekly discussions in class, or you will be sitting there looking blank and lost.

Notes will be kept on student's participation each week and students may be called on specifically to answer questions about readings/course materials.

Weight: 10%

Please note that while you need to attend to participate, no marks are awarded for attendance and attendance alone does not mean that you have participated. .

Rubric

Fail (0-4)	Pass (5)	Credit (6)	Distinction (7)	High Distinction (8-10)
Poor participation in weekly activities showing a lack of engagement with learning activities and ther outcomes	A reasonable level of participation showing a reasonable level of engagement in learning outcomes through some limited participation in class discussions	A good level of participation showing engagement in learning outcomes through regular participation in class discussions	A higher level of participation showing engagement in learning outcomes through strong participation and leadership in class discussions and activities	An excellent level of participation showing higher levels of engagement in topics and learning outcomes. Shows strong leadership in class discussions and activities

Assessment Task 3

Personal Learning Journal (Individual)

During the semester, students will be required to select topics from the class activities and using the academic literature reflect on how this topic, currently or in the future impacts their life, career, studies, family or personal relationships. Personal learning journals are expected to be approximately 2500 words.

AI use:  The use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical and synthesis skills in high quality works.

This assessment should be submitted via Turnitin

Weight: 35%

Expected return date: In class week 12

Detailed marking criteria will be posted on Wattle at least two weeks prior to due date

Assessment Task 4

Final examination (Individual)

A final examination will set in the examination period. More details will be released closer to the exam date

AI use:  The use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical and synthesis skills in high quality works.

Weight: 35%

Expected return date: After final mark release

Detailed marking criteria will be posted on Wattle at least two weeks prior to due date

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of In class Reflective Journals will not be accepted.

Late submission of the Personal Learning Journal without an extension will be penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted through the CBE extension request portal: CBE Assessment Extension Request Form. Further information on this process can be found at https://rsm.anu.edu.au/study/students/extension-application-procedure

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Please see relevant assessment task details

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Any file uploaded to the Turnitin system at the due date will be taken as the assignment submission. Resubmission are permitted up until the due date and time, but not allowed otherwise.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students