Leadership (AGRI90090)

Formerly NRMT90017

Agri-organisations rely on organisational leadership as the basis for meeting the challenges of the industry sector and managing a dynamic workplace. Managers require an understanding of the leadership implications of the trends, issues and constraints relevant to their sector.
This subject focuses on the leadership role of managers in small, medium or large organisations involved in the agricultural value chain (e.g. on-farm, in food and fibre processing, professional services, government, or R&D organisations). This includes the traditional role of management, and consideration of different leadership models and current theories of leadership and leadership development for the modern organisation. The subject examines the leaders role related to:

• Organisational culture and values
• Social responsibilities and ethics
• Managing change, creativity and innovation

Students are encouraged to explore their own perceptions and experiences of leadership, and apply these to real-life work examples in agri-organisation contexts.
This subject will cover:

• Management versus leadership, the study of management and leadership, theories of leadership, leadership styles
• Trends, constraints and factors influencing management practice in agribusiness organisations. Organisational values, culture and environment. The global environment
• Followership, place-based leadership, gender and power in leadership, leading teams
• Organisational social responsibility and ethical behaviour
• Leadership and change, transformational leadership qualities, change management
• Models of leadership development in organisations and in agriculture
• Case studies of leadership in agri-organisations