Leadership and Management Skills for Youth PDF

14.9 Management and Leadership Skills for Youth Work Module Title Management Skills Year and Semester offered Year 1, Semester 1 Equivalent contact hours 140 NQF level 7 Credits 14 Prerequisite None Module Description This module aims to introduce students to a full range of management roles...

14.9 Management and Leadership Skills for Youth Work Module Title Management Skills Year and Semester offered Year 1, Semester 1 Equivalent contact hours 140 NQF level 7 Credits 14 Prerequisite None Module Description This module aims to introduce students to a full range of management roles and tasks a youth development worker may need to perform and need knowledge thereof. The module begins by exploring the concept of management and the theories informing the practices of management. It also teaches students how to manage both human and financial resources in completing tasks at hand as youth development workers. It also gives guidance through the management of organisational development and change. Key management processes are covered in detail, including managing time, managing oneself, managing resources, staff development, budgeting and monitoring expenditure, and managing communication and technology. Module Assessment Continuous assessment (CA) counts 50% of the final mark, consisting of at least 2 assessment opportunities. A 50% CA mark is required for admission and account to the final examination. This is a semester module; therefore the final examination takes place at the end of the semester. The final examination comprises of a three hour written paper of 100 marks, which counts 50% of the final mark. Supplementary examination is available for those students who obtained between 40% -49% during the main examination. Module learning outcomes Upon completion of this module students should be able to: demonstrate awareness and commitment to the management tasks that are important in the delivery of youth development work; identify and discuss the key theories, approaches and styles that inform the practice of contemporary management, particularly in the non-profit sector; outlinekeyareasandprocessesofmanagement,suchasorganisationalchange,staffdevelopment, critical path analysis and management of information and communication technology; relate theories and approaches of management to the principles and practice of youth development work, in order to ensure that their management style is appropriate; distinguish the roles and organisational characteristics of non-governmental organisation (NGO) and non-NGOs. manage a discrete project prom inception to completion within an agreed time-scale; supervise and support a team of volunteer and/or paid staff; apply principles of financial accountability, including budgeting and financial management; contribute effectively to job, organisational and personal development; work collaboratively with other agencies; produce basic business written communication products such as reports, letters of complaint and memoranda. Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development 41 Units, Sections and Expected Outcomes Unit 1 Management an overview Section 1: What is management? Section 2: The management process Section 3: The manager's roles Section 4: Management styles Upon completion of this unit students should be able to: outline the theory and practice of management; compare key groups of management theories; differentiate the terms management and administration; identify different management styles; discuss the importance of participation in the management process. Unit 2 Managing in the not-for-profit sector Section 1: Development Section 2: Role of the not-for-profit sector Section 3: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Upon completion of this unit students should be able to: relate the theory and practice of management to the not-for-profit sector, particularly the work of NGOs; explain the distinct roles and organisational characteristics of NGOs and how they work collaboratively with other agencies. Unit 3 Managing work Section 1: Nine critical management skills Section 2: Effective management Upon completion of this unit students should be able to: describe and demonstrate commitment to the management tasks that are important in the delivery of youth development work; identify and explain the nine critical skills for effective management; evaluate their own management skills and seek ways of addressing identified weaknesses. Unit 4 Managing Youth Development Work Section 1: Tasks and roles Section 2: Project Management Section 3: Critical path analysis Section 4: Budgeting and monitoring expenditure Upon completion of this unit students should be able to: improve personal development and contribute effectively to their own job and organisation; explain key areas for management, such as monitoring of expenditure, budgetary control, project management and critical path analysis; manage a discrete project from inception to completion within an agreed time-scale; apply the principles of financial accountability, including budgeting and financial management. 42 Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development Unit 5 Managing Human Resources Section 1: The key functions Section 2: What managers do for others Section 3: Teamwork Section 4: How best to work in a team Section 5: Job satisfaction Section 6: Performance management Upon completion of this unit students should be able to: outline several key areas of managing human resources, including staff development and performance management; explain the tasks that managers perform for other people and the managerial qualities required to perform these tasks; demonstrate supervision and support to a team of volunteers and/or paid staff. Unit 6 Managing Organisational Change Section 1: Why change? Section 2: Models of change management Section 3: Common management problems Section 4: Issues in developing countries Section 5: The action-learning cycle Section 6: Do it yourself: improve your organisation Upon completion of this unit students should be able to: discuss the need for and the types and dimensions of organisational change; outline the two main approaches to change management; explain the process of change; discuss key areas for management in organisational change; relate the management of organisational change to the principles and practice of youth development work. Unit 7 Managing Youth Development Work Section 1: What is communication? Section 2: Key elements Section 3: Barriers Section 4: Practical writing skills Section 5: Managing ICT Upon completion of this unit students should be able to: outline the importance and elements of communication; describe barriers to communication and ways of minimising them; explain the role of ICT in management and the need to manage its use; describe the elements of a simple management information system. Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development 43 Module requirements and expectations: The attendance of all contact sessions that are organized by NAMCOL is compulsory. Student should acquire the Study Guide and all relevant prescribed and recommended study materials. All assignments must be handed in on time. Academic dishonesty in any form, such as cheating and plagiarism are strictly prohibited and are punishable. Students with special educational needs are advised to contact NAMCOL. Students are encouraged to manage their time well and engage in learning circles. Students with special educational needs are advised to contact NAMCOL. Students are encouraged to manage your time well and engage in learning circles. Focus on 'understanding' (e.g. asking why and how questions) before 'memorizing' content.