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Organisation Development and Change (DEVT90071)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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Throughout this subject, you will gain an understanding of the organisational context where development leaders implement change initiatives. Theoretical foundations draw from applied behavioural sciences and cover interpersonal, group, inter-group, and organisation-wide interventions to effect comprehensive and lasting change. You will examine innovative strategies for training and developing leaders, as well as planning and implementing succession in global development sector organisations. Blending theory and practice, you will work in teams to analyse real-world organisational change scenarios and leadership challenges.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Critically appraise organisational change frameworks, dimensions and the environmental factors that promote or impede change to effectively respond to challenges as they arise in an organisational setting;
- Design an effective evaluation strategy for measuring change initiatives
- Apply flexible styles of leadership, transformative methods and strategic planning in delivering creative organisational change in contexts of complexity and transition;
- Develop and lead a comprehensive change strategy that promotes meaningful, transformational and sustainable organisational change;
- Demonstrate capability in navigating organisational politics and culture, including conflict management and personnel development to promote efficient and effective organisations;
Generic skills
The expected skills developed through successful completion of the subject are:
- Problem solving
- Analytic skills
- Improve skills in written and oral communication
- Ability to use online mediums for learning
- Reflexivity and critical self-awareness skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed the following subjects before commencing this subject:
1. Fundamentals of Development (12.5pt) delivered by The University of Manchester
2. Fundamentals of Leadership (12.5pt) delivered by The University of Melbourne
3. Leadership for Development (12.5pt) delivered by The University of Manchester
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The course is designed for online delivery, students are required to participate online. Students will be required to meet some basic technological requirements such as ongoing and stable access to the internet, up to date browsers, and a microphone and headset for webinars (as specified at: https://online.unimelb.edu.au/support/current-students/apps-and-software-info/systems-and-support)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Term 4
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1: Two Discussion Blog Postings on current organisational challenges faced by development organisations (Week 4 - 6)
| Mid term | 20% |
Assignment 2: Group Video Presentation (Approx 6-8 members) - Analysis of an organisational change initiative (5 minutes video; 1000 words equivalent) (Weeks 4-6)
| Mid term | 20% |
Assignment 3: Individual Report - Development of an organisational change strategy
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Digital Reflective Journal ‐ this is not assessed, yet it is intended to provide students with: 1) Opportunities for personal reflection of their key learnings and challenges; and, 2) To identify areas for personal development in knowledge, skills and their application. They will receive feedback by week 3 and 6 on their entries | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022