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Leadership and Reflection in an Intercultural Context

Faculty

Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences

Version

Version 1 of 29.11.2023.

Module identifier

22M1101

Module level

Master

Language of instruction

English

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only winterterm

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

Today’s leaders in the NPO sector operate in a very intercultural environment. They are the kind of people who must respond flexibly to the situational requirements of leadership in a delicate balance between task orientation and goal achievement on the one hand and employee orientation on the other. In this context, knowledge of one’s expectations and roles is of great importance. This module involves reflecting on these aspects and comparing them with how others perceive them.

Teaching and learning outcomes

1. Leading, learning, and reflecting 1.1 Reflecting on one’s own experiences and expectations of leadership (being led) 1.2 Understanding of learning, reflection, and leadership

2. Intercultural cooperation 2.1. Theories and models of intercultural cooperation 2.2. Trying out these models based on the intercultural composition of one’s own group. 2.3. Intercultural team building and the ability of intercultural teams to work together effectively. 2.4. Trying out these models on one’s own intercultural group

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Hours of workloadType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30SeminarPresence-
Lecturer independent learning
Hours of workloadType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30Study of literature-
15Peer-Feedback-
25Self-Assessment-
30Preparation/follow-up for course work-
20Work in small groups-
Ungraded exam
  • Regular participation or
  • Project Report, written or
  • Project Report, oral
Remark on the assessment methods

Regular attendance refers to the seminar dates. This is regarded as a prerequisite for the successful completion of the module. Project reports may be used in addition and should be considered in relation to the tasks addressed.

Exam duration and scope

Project report, written: approx. 5-15 pages
Project report, oral: approx. 15-30 minutes

The requirements are specified in the relevant class.

Recommended prior knowledge

none

Knowledge Broadening

By means of practical exercises, students learn to reflect on their expectations of themselves and others, and to define their own role as a leader and team member. Targeted use should be made of methodological tools, instruments, and interventions for working in intercultural teams and groups. Students learn the basic tools for working in international NGOs/NPOs by means of practical exercises and visual perception

Knowledge deepening

Students gain in-depth knowledge of leadership, learning, reflection, and communication tasks in NGOs/NPOs.

Knowledge Understanding

Based on practical experience, students get an idea of the challenges facing them in their future jobs. In addition, they can better assess their future studies in an intercultural group, directly putting what they have learned into practice by working together.

Application and Transfer

Students are able to apply and assess the skills they have learned in a variety of situations.

Communication and Cooperation

Students learn the communication skills needed to perform leadership roles in an intercultural context.

Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism

By experiencing and reflecting on their work, students learn to cope with everyday life in an intercultural group and acquire in-depth skills for their future careers.

Literature

Bender, S. (2015). Teamentwicklung. Der effektive Weg zum "Wir". dtv verlag.
Berne, E. (2007). Spiele der Erwachsenen. Psychologie der menschlichen Beziehungen. Reinbek rororo
Czollek, J. (2021). 68 Trainingskarten Social Justice und Diversity: Für eine Gesellschaft der Radikalen Vielfalt. Beltz Verlag.
Frey, D., Irle, M. (2010). Gruppen-, Interaktions-, und Lerntheorien. Verlag Hans Huber.
Furtner, M. (2018). Self-Leadership. Springer
Gasteiger, R., Kaschube, J., Rathjen, P. (2016). Interkulturelle Führung in Organisationen. Menschen im globalen Kontext effektiv führen. Springer Verlag.
Genkova, P. (2019). Interkulturelle Wirtschaftspsychologie. Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Hofstede, G., Hofstede G.J., Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind. ? McGraw-Hill Education Ltd. Revised and expanded 3rd Edition.
Kempen, R., Schumacher, S., Engel. A.M., Hollands, L. (2020). Interkulturelle Trainings planen und durchführen: Grundlagen und Methoden. Hogrefe Verlag
Kumbruck, C., Derboven, W. (2016). Interkulturelles Training: Trainingsmanual zur F?rderung interkultureller Kompetenzen in der Arbeit. Springer.
Mayer, C-H., Vanderheiden, E. (2014): Grundlagentexte: Begriffe und Konzepte im Kontext interkultureller ?ffnung. In: Vanderheiden, Elisabeth, Mayer, Claude-Helene (Hrsg.): Handbuch Interkulturelle ?ffnung. Grundlagen, Best Practice, Tools. G?ttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co. KG.
Moodian, M. (2008). Contemporary Leadership and Intercultual Competence. Sage Verlag
Thiagarajan, S. et al. (2019). Interaktive Trainingsmethoden 2: Thiagis Aktivit?ten für berufliches, interkulturelles und politisches Lernen in Gruppen . Wochenschau Verlag.
Watzlawick, P., Beavin, J.H. & Jackson, D.D. (1996). Menschliche Kommunikation: Formen St?rungen, Paradoxien. Verlag Hans Huber

Linkage to other modules

The module is intended as groundwork for further study.

Applicability in study programs

  • Management in Nonprofit-Organisations

    • Management in Nonprofit-Organisations M.A. (01.09.2024)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Birnkraut, Gesa
    Teachers
    • Birnkraut, Gesa