This course introduces learners to the principles and practices of Thought Leadership. It draws on theories and frameworks from psychology, management, and philosophy to explore the role that leaders play in leading discussions, raising awareness and changing behaviours on issues that impact the growth and progress of our society. Sessions will provide opportunities to develop skills and practices for effectively leading innovation, adaptation and change, for managing through uncertainty and building communities of practice. In developing an evidence-based approach to thought leadership, you will learn essential meta-cognitive abilities, skills to inspire and engage others, gain insight into how to turn ideas into reality and how to transfer these skills to others, integrating them into organisational culture. This course is designed for people wishing to take a courageous approach to work and leadership, who aspire to act as catalysts for new ideas, alternate practices and organisational learning and change.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Classify historical and contemporary approaches to leadership and expertise and distinguish the consequences of these approaches on how people work. (EBM: Ask and Understand)
- Use appropriate theories and frameworks to address specific leadership, interpersonal and organisational challenges. (EBM: Acquire and Apply)
- Critique the factors and events contributing to success in leadership, adaptation and innovation based on strong research literacy. (EBM: Appraise and Evaluate)
- Summarize relevant empirical evidence regarding the contextual and organisational factors influencing the way people think and act at work. (EBM: Aggregate and Analyse)
- Integrate evidence from diverse disciplines to find new ways of thinking and leading. (EBM: Aggregate and Create)
- Generate a plan for leading thought with regard to solutions to the social and environmental challenges faced by today’s leaders. (EBM: Apply and Create)
- Reflect on feedback provided during tasks and exercises to improve meta-cognitive and leadership skills. (EBM: Assess and Evaluate)
Other Information
See the course outline on the College courses page. Outlines are uploaded as they become available.Indicative Assessment
Module 1Formative - Proposal: Idea generation and problem identification (ask) (10%)
Formative - Evidence acquisition: literature review (acquisition and appraisal) (30%)
Weekly quiz x 5 (10%)
Module 2
Summative - Presentation (aggregation) (10%)
Summative - Reflective outcome report (application and assessment) (30%)
Weekly quiz x 5 (10%)
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Workload
It is expected that you will spend at least six hours per week studying for this course. This will include: a three hour seminar. In addition, at least 3 hours per week of private study is needed. This time should be made up of reading, library research, working on exercises and assignments. In periods where you need to complete assignments or prepare for examinations, the workload may be greater. Over-commitment has been a cause of failure for many students. You should take the required workload into consideration when planning how to balance study with the demands of your employment and other social activities.Preliminary Reading
- Joshua Cooper Ramo (2016) The Seventh Sense. Little Brown and Company
- Gary Klein (2013) Seeing What Others Don't. Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Ellen Langer (1997) The Power of Mindful Learning. The Perseus Books Group
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended, but not essential, that students have completed courses in evidence-based management and an introductory course (or courses) in leading people and organisational change.Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $4080 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $5400 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10154 | 23 Jul 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 31 Aug 2018 | 26 Oct 2018 | In Person | N/A |
