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Leadership skills and communication (5 cr)

Code: LT00DK23-3001

General information


Enrollment

16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020

Timing

17.02.2020 - 27.04.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Business Management

Teachers

  • Pia Kaari
  • Nina Hartikainen

Teacher in charge

Pia Kaari

Groups

  • LTKV19KM4

Objective

You can describe what is meant by managerial skills and managerial communication. You understand the basic elements and prerequisites of effective supervisory work. You understand the importance of self-leadership. You can lead change and learning processes of a team and are able to resolve conflicts constructively.
You can communicate professionally and effectively in different situations. You understand the importance of social media in managerial work.

Content

Different areas of supervisory work. Motivating and managing staff in accordance with organizational goals. Solving challenging situations using different methods. Manager's communication methods in different situations, face-to-face communication, manager and social media, and managerial communication in a digital environment.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Human resources management and labour law (5 cr) or equivalent knowledge.