Leadership and Reflection in an Intercultural Context
- Faculty
Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences
- Version
Version 1 of 29.11.2023.
- Module identifier
22M1101
- Module level
Master
- Language of instruction
English
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
only winterterm
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
Today’s leaders in the NPO sector operate in a very intercultural environment. They are the kind of people who must respond flexibly to the situational requirements of leadership in a delicate balance between task orientation and goal achievement on the one hand and employee orientation on the other. In this context, knowledge of one’s expectations and roles is of great importance. This module involves reflecting on these aspects and comparing them with how others perceive them.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1. Leading, learning, and reflecting 1.1 Reflecting on one’s own experiences and expectations of leadership (being led) 1.2 Understanding of learning, reflection, and leadership
2. Intercultural cooperation 2.1. Theories and models of intercultural cooperation 2.2. Trying out these models based on the intercultural composition of one’s own group. 2.3. Intercultural team building and the ability of intercultural teams to work together effectively. 2.4. Trying out these models on one’s own intercultural group
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Hours of workload Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Seminar Presence - Lecturer independent learning Hours of workload Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Study of literature - 15 Peer-Feedback - 25 Self-Assessment - 30 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 20 Work in small groups -
- Ungraded exam
- Regular participation or
- Project Report, written or
- Project Report, oral
- Remark on the assessment methods
Regular attendance refers to the seminar dates. This is regarded as a prerequisite for the successful completion of the module. Project reports may be used in addition and should be considered in relation to the tasks addressed.
- Exam duration and scope
Project report, written: approx. 5-15 pages
Project report, oral: approx. 15-30 minutesThe requirements are specified in the relevant class.
- Recommended prior knowledge
none
- Knowledge Broadening
By means of practical exercises, students learn to reflect on their expectations of themselves and others, and to define their own role as a leader and team member. Targeted use should be made of methodological tools, instruments, and interventions for working in intercultural teams and groups. Students learn the basic tools for working in international NGOs/NPOs by means of practical exercises and visual perception
- Knowledge deepening
Students gain in-depth knowledge of leadership, learning, reflection, and communication tasks in NGOs/NPOs.
- Knowledge Understanding
Based on practical experience, students get an idea of the challenges facing them in their future jobs. In addition, they can better assess their future studies in an intercultural group, directly putting what they have learned into practice by working together.
- Application and Transfer
Students are able to apply and assess the skills they have learned in a variety of situations.
- Communication and Cooperation
Students learn the communication skills needed to perform leadership roles in an intercultural context.
- Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism
By experiencing and reflecting on their work, students learn to cope with everyday life in an intercultural group and acquire in-depth skills for their future careers.
- Literature
Bender, S. (2015). Teamentwicklung. Der effektive Weg zum "Wir". dtv verlag.
Berne, E. (2007). Spiele der Erwachsenen. Psychologie der menschlichen Beziehungen. Reinbek rororo
Czollek, J. (2021). 68 Trainingskarten Social Justice und Diversity: Für eine Gesellschaft der Radikalen Vielfalt. Beltz Verlag.
Frey, D., Irle, M. (2010). Gruppen-, Interaktions-, und Lerntheorien. Verlag Hans Huber.
Furtner, M. (2018). Self-Leadership. Springer
Gasteiger, R., Kaschube, J., Rathjen, P. (2016). Interkulturelle Führung in Organisationen. Menschen im globalen Kontext effektiv führen. Springer Verlag.
Genkova, P. (2019). Interkulturelle Wirtschaftspsychologie. Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Hofstede, G., Hofstede G.J., Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind. ? McGraw-Hill Education Ltd. Revised and expanded 3rd Edition.
Kempen, R., Schumacher, S., Engel. A.M., Hollands, L. (2020). Interkulturelle Trainings planen und durchführen: Grundlagen und Methoden. Hogrefe Verlag
Kumbruck, C., Derboven, W. (2016). Interkulturelles Training: Trainingsmanual zur F?rderung interkultureller Kompetenzen in der Arbeit. Springer.
Mayer, C-H., Vanderheiden, E. (2014): Grundlagentexte: Begriffe und Konzepte im Kontext interkultureller ?ffnung. In: Vanderheiden, Elisabeth, Mayer, Claude-Helene (Hrsg.): Handbuch Interkulturelle ?ffnung. Grundlagen, Best Practice, Tools. G?ttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co. KG.
Moodian, M. (2008). Contemporary Leadership and Intercultual Competence. Sage Verlag
Thiagarajan, S. et al. (2019). Interaktive Trainingsmethoden 2: Thiagis Aktivit?ten für berufliches, interkulturelles und politisches Lernen in Gruppen . Wochenschau Verlag.
Watzlawick, P., Beavin, J.H. & Jackson, D.D. (1996). Menschliche Kommunikation: Formen St?rungen, Paradoxien. Verlag Hans Huber
- Linkage to other modules
The module is intended as groundwork for further study.
- Applicability in study programs
- Management in Nonprofit-Organisations
- Management in Nonprofit-Organisations M.A. (01.09.2024)
- Person responsible for the module
- Birnkraut, Gesa
- Teachers
- Birnkraut, Gesa