Description
You must include reference to your practical experience in setting, identifying how leadership and management theory could explain practice. This essay could include the following:
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• An introduction which sets the scene, which gives the aims of your essay and its structure.
• Theoretical models that reflect the style and philosophy of your setting. You will need to consider and critically evaluate these models, discussing their effective application from a practical perspective.
• Practical examples of how people are managed, you will need to critically evaluate these models, remembering to consider alternative models, more suited to the setting in context, justifying your choice in relation to the theory/ perspectives you have researched.
• Quality improvement strategies, these will need to be critically evaluated, with evidence to support their success and impact. Further you will need to demonstrate that you understand the purpose of quality assurance, self-assessment and inspection ideology.
• A rationale for change with reference to professional standards, encompassing specific aspects of these.
• Conclusions and recommendations that identify your theoretical and philosophical position.
Learning Objectives:
L01 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and conceptual understanding of the theories and principles of leadership and people management
L02 Critically evaluate the use of leadership and people management models, staff development methods and problem-solving tools
L03 Demonstrate critical understanding of quality assurance theory, self-assessment and inspection ideology, processes and tools
