This is an experientially-based course which develops the crucial skills to form and lead teams to high performance. Multi-disciplinary, multi-functional, multi-national and virtual teams are rapidly growing in importance in 21st century organisations. The course draws upon well-validated frameworks and tools to help learners implement new, practically-oriented ways of leading and inspiring people in work teams. Theories and frameworks come from psychology, leadership, management and validated consulting practices.

Psychometric instruments will be used to provide feedback on individual and team effectiveness. This feedback on the key behavioural competencies will map on to topics covered during the course. Utilising the feedback, you will develop and apply skills for facilitation, providing constructive feedback, coaching others, managing performance, using conflict constructively, thinking creatively and achieving high performance in face-to-face and virtual teams.

You will learn how to create and sustain team momentum and build a culture of achievement and accountability in delivering effective team outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Determine frameworks for inspiring people and teams and motivating them to perform at a higher level (Ask & Apply);
2. Construct a development framework to grow your team leadership capability (Acquire & Apply);
3. Critique the strategies, models and behavioural approaches that help you to lead individuals and teams (Appraise & Evaluate);
4. Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of work teams (Appraise & Evaluate);
5. Summarise relevant empirical evidence regarding your team performance (Aggregate & Analyse);
6. Integrate evidence from diverse disciplines to find new ways of thinking and leading (Aggregate & Create);
7. Coach your teams to function at a higher and more successful level (Apply & Create);
8. Develop new insights into your team leadership style (Apply & Create); and
9. Reflect on class and peer feedback provided during tasks and exercises to improve meta-cognitive and leadership skills (Assess & Evaluate).

Research-Led Teaching

This course involves the students in multi-disciplinary research including:

1. different fields that relate to leadership and teams;
2. conducting their own analysis, reflection and research on specific topic areas;
3. engaging in research, data collection and analysis to provide the empirical evidence to help them understand how to enhance their own team leadership and teams they will lead in the future;
4. engaging with clients, understanding their needs and presenting professional, research-based reports and recommendations to clients.

Field Trips

An escape room field trip is to be organised in week 8 to be attended by teams during the week instead of attending the lecture time (ANZAC Day holiday).

Additional Course Costs

There are no additional costs

Examination Material or equipment

There will be in-class quizzes offered via Wattle during the seminar time.

Required Resources

Project teams will need to prepare a live or pre-recorded video presentation of their recommendations and transmit it to their client, using Zoom or other internet technology

Recommended Resources

Please refer to Class Schedule for further details

Staff Feedback

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

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to teams and to individuals

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	Lecture No 1 with group activities and discussions: Subject Overview and Introduction of Students and LecturerTeam Characteristics	Content:Overview of subjectMutual expectations: lecturer – studentsAssessment requirementsDefinitions 7 characteristics of "teams" Activities:Introduction of Lecturers and StudentsPreparing to form activity teams
2	Lecture No 2 with group activities and discussions: Team Leadership Concepts and DefinitionsTeam leadership theories and modelsEmotional intelligence for team leadership	Content:Defining team leadershipExploring types of leadership, including informal, formal, and sharedMajor team leadership theories and modelsDeveloping emotional intelligence for team leadership Activities:Individual development needs for team leadershipPersonality drivers in teamwork Assessment:Quiz W1 Content
3	Lecture No 3 with group activities and discussions: Team Formation and Early Development	Content:Team formationReview of research on models of team developmentTeam norms, goal and ground rules Activities:Brainstorming in teamsTeam Ideation Assessment:Quiz W2 Content
4	Lecture No 4 with group activities and discussions: Leadership - Authenticity, Trust, Power and Influence	Content:Authenticity in team leadershipTheories of power and influence Activities:Team Paper plane building competitions Assessment:Quiz W3 Content
5	Lecture No 5 with group activities and discussions: Team motivation and rewards	Content:Drivers of team motivationHow do rewards impact team and individual motivation Activities:Time limited scavenger team photo hunt with Prizes Assessment:Quiz W4 Content
6	Lecture No 6 with group activities and discussions Performance, extrinsic vs intrinsic rewards	Content:Drivers of team performanceHow does different types of rewards impact performance Activities:Designing Reward Systems Assessment:Quiz W5 Content
7	Lecture No 8 with group activities and discussions Communication and interpersonal skills	Content:Team communication characteristicsInterpersonal skillsCore team skills Activities:Team Tallest Tower Build Assessment:Quiz W6 Content
8	Anzac Day Public Holiday - Content will be made available via Wattle Teamwork challenge	Activities:Escape Room activity, teams will be provided details to attend during this week. Assessment:Quiz W7 ContentAssessment #2: Personal Reflection due
9	Lecture No 9 with group activities and discussions Creativity and innovation	Content:Creativity and innovationEnhancing team creativity Activities:Creativity Activity Assessment:Quiz W8 Content
10	Lecture No 10 with group activities and discussions Getting to High Performance in Teams	The meaning of high performance in teamsIndicators of high performanceBenefits of high performance Activities:Barter Puzzle Activity (Negotiation across teams) Assessment:Quiz W9 Content
11	Lecture No 11 with group activities and discussions Team effectiveness and the future of teams	Research on work team effectivenessKey research findingsThe future of work and teams Activities:Collaboration Game Assessment:Quiz W10 Content
12	Week 12 Course Review	All topics review and discussion

Tutorial Registration

Not relevant

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Teamwork Quizzes (40%) - Individual Assessment	40 %	*	*	1,3,4,6,8
Personal Reflection on Leadership Capability and Learning Objectives	30 %	23/04/2025	09/05/2025	2,3,5,6,8,9
Personal Team Framework	30 %	29/05/2025	26/06/2025	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

* 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

The mode of delivery face to face. Participation is expected in all classes and assessments.

Attendance at seminars, lectures, and tutorials, while not compulsory, is expected in line with "Code of Practice for Teaching and Learning," Clause 2 paragraph (b). Where students will not be able to attend a seminar, lecture and tutorial, they should advise the Convenor and discuss how to otherwise address the learning materials.

Examination(s)

There is no examination for this course.

Assessment Task 1

Teamwork Quizzes (40%) - Individual Assessment

Type: Individual Assessment

A series of 10, closed book quizzes will be held Online (via Wattle) during Weeks 2-11 . This quiz will cover all material up to and including Week 10.

Each individual quiz will be marked to be 5% with the top 8 of 10 quizzes will be used to calculate the final grade for this assessment.

The quiz will be held in class during the seminar time for each week. The quiz will be only open during the seminar times that you are registered and must be conducted in class. A password will be required to access the quiz, this password will be provided in the relevant seminars. The quiz is closed book, with no materials being available in class.

Each set of quiz marks will be made available before the next quiz. (So the week 2 quiz marks will be available before the quiz 3 is available).

Please refer to Wattle site for more information to be provided by end of Week 1.

Assessment Task 2

Personal Reflection on Leadership Capability and Learning Objectives

Type: Individual Assessment (based on group work experience)

Each class participant will write a paper of no more than 1500 words (references excluded) summarising the following:

• How they would describe their team leadership style to a fellow team member.
• A personal assessment of their own team leadership experiences and capability, including areas of current skill and areas for improvement.
• What they hope to develop through the rest of the course.

The paper should be based on ideas and concepts ideas from lectures, discussions, readings and experiences from group work that are covered during the first 7 weeks of the course.

The paper is worth 30%.

Material in the written report that exceeds 1500 words will not be read or marked.

Additional details and marking criteria will be posted on Wattle at beginning of the semester (by end of Week 3).

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.

Style: Harvard Referencing, more information provided on Wattle.

Due date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 11.59 pm, Week 8

Form of submission: Turnitin via Wattle

Return of Assessment: Friday, 09 May 2025, Week 10

Assessment Task 3

Personal Team Framework

Type: Individual Assessment

Each student will prepare a plan of how to engage within a new team. Leadership options, formation strategies, communication styles, models, experiences from group work and templates that they can use to work within or lead a new team.

Material in the written report that exceeds 1500 words will not be read or marked.

Appropriate referencing is expected for each component of the report.

The report is worth 30%.

Students are encouraged to personalise the report to their preferences and way of working to allow them to use and expand it in the future.

Additional assessment details and marking criteria will be posted on Wattle at beginning of the semester (by end of Week 3).

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.

Style: Harvard Referencing, more information provided on Wattle.

Due date: Thursday, 29 May 2025, 4 pm

Form of submission: Turnitin via Wattle

Return of Assessment: With release of final grades on 26th June 2025

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 assessment tasks without an extension are 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.

All requests for Assessment Adjustment (including Requests for Extension and for Consideration of Extenuating Circumstances) should be submitted via ISIS.

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 above

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

Unless specified otherwise in the assignment requirements, resubmissions are permitted up until the due date and time, but not allowed afterwards

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