Lean Management and LeadershipLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the principles of strategic management are able to implement strategy based development projects using Hoshin-planning. You are aware of essential leadership theories and you are able to apply them both in developing your own leadership skills and in practicing your role as a supervisor. You understand and are able to pay attention to the significanse of theories of organisatiol cultures, motivation, systems thinking and learning organisations in the contects of Lean improvement projets. You are familiar with the basic principles of change management, team development and learning theories and are able to use thosen in managing Lean-development projects.

Content

Welcome to the Lean Management and Leadership course. Do you want to be a development and leadership leader? In this course you will learn the basics of strategic planning, how to lead lean development projects and the importance of organisational culture in development. You will also develop your personal leadership skills and get the keys to effectively support your team. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Strategic management Hoshin planning Continuos improvement Leadership theories Organisational culture System thinking Change management Learning Team development

Evaluation

Course assessment is based on a learning diary, which is continuously supplemented by an assignment in each study unit. The learning diary can be returned according to your progress, but no later than the end of the academic year. To be accepted, all learning tasks must be returned in accordance with the instructions.