Unit Outline

CAM705 and CAM706 are presented as a sequenced two-unit integrated pathway. The Professional Practice Pathway: Advanced Leadership for Guiding Transformation (CAM705/706) is an opportunity for students, who have completed the required earlier levels of either the Master Leadership, Health & Human Services (M7S) MLHH or the Master Healthcare Redesign (M7Z) MHR courses, to complete their Master’s degrees in a unique way. This Professional Practice Pathway (PPP) provides an intensive, work-integrated learning experience including advanced study in leadership, workplace projects and reflective learning. These support a program of learning for mastery of leadership skills that can be applied in the broad fields of health and human service settings. The Pathway aims to provide students with an opportunity to experience transformation in levels of self-awareness and thinking as well as to develop the knowledge and skills to know how to create environments where others can flourish and where systems can be transformed.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Use self-assessment and reflect on professional practice to demonstrate transformed thinking.
2.	Show evidence of changed behaviours through the application of transformational leadership knowledge and skills.
3.	Demonstrate the capacity to plan, implement and reflect on leadership of a transformational workplace project.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CAM705

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	CAM705 and CAM706 are a sequenced two-unit integrated pathway. 40% will be assessed in CAM705	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %
Assessment Task 2:	Transformational Workplace Project Update 2	Week 4	5 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Leadership Development Interim Report 2	Week 5	5 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Leadership Development Viva	Week 12	12.50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 5:	Transformational Project Viva	Week 12	12.50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 6:	Leadership Development Completion Report with Accompanying Portfolio	Week 13	12.50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 7:	Transformational Project Completion Report with accompanying Portfolio	Week 13	12.50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: CAM705 and CAM706 are a sequenced two-unit integrated pathway. 40% will be assessed in CAM705

Task Description:

CAM705 and CAM706 are a sequenced two-unit integrated pathway. 40% will be assessed in CAM705.

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

Assessment Task 2: Transformational Workplace Project Update 2

Task Description:

Students will produce a Project Progress Update Report that reflects progress to date on their selected work-place project as detailed in the Initial Transformational Workplace Project (Developed in CAM 705). The Project Progress Report should be presented in a Report Style with appropriate Project Management headings adjusted for the nature of the selected Project. These are likely to include progress on identified scope, aims, outcomes, deliverables, timelines, required resources, governance structure, risks, communication plan, performance measures, change strategy and evaluation.
Students should include a reflective paragraph detailing their early leadership and change management experiences in establishing the project, referring back to their identified personal leadership challenges In the Initial Transformational Workplace Project Plan.
Academic References and resources provided within the Professional Practice Pathway should be utilised to support claims regarding project progress and leadership experiences.
Students should utilise a Progress Report format of their own choice or design and include attachments where they support information contained within the Report.
Academic References in APA Version 7 should be used.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critical analysis of workplace project progress with reference to Initial Project Plan supporting claims with workplace experience and academic literature	LO3
2	Provide critical reflection of leadership and change management experiences undertaking the work-place project with reference to the 3 themes of transformation supported with evidence from reflective journals and academic literature	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Ability to communicate effectively using progress report format.	LO3
4	Correctly utilises the required APA Version 7 referencing style.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Leadership Development Interim Report 2

Task Description:

Students will produce a Leadership Development Plan Progress Report. This will be presented in a Progress Report Format with referring to the identified goals, timeframes and performance measures specifying areas of intended personal growth in advanced leadership and transformation reflecting areas that were identified in the Leadership Development Plan (Developed in CAM 705) and discussed in earlier Progress Reports.
Students should include a reflective section written in first person commenting on their leadership discoveries and insights. Comments from the Pebble Pad Reflective Diary can be utilised to support claims.
Academic References and resources provided within the Professional Practice Pathway should be utilised to support claims.
Students should utilise a Report format of their own choice or design and include attachments where they support information contained within the Report.
Academic References in APA Version 7 should be used.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Clearly articulated leadership development progress report with reference to specified areas of intended personal growth as identified previously.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Critically reflect on changes in the 3 themes of transformation supporting claims with journal reflections, workplace experiences and scholarly literature.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Ability to communicate effectively in a structured report.	LO3
4	Correctly utilises the required APA Version 7 referencing style.	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Leadership Development Viva

Task Description:

You should prepare an audio-visual presentation that communicates your transformational leadership journey throughout the Advanced Leadership for Guiding Transformation Professional Practice Pathway utilising the archetypal framework of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. The presentation can be in any audio-visual format that will assist you to communicate your leadership journey to a group of your peer students and academic staff but should be capable of being added to the Pebble-Pad Portfolio for marking purposes. You should feel free to approach this Assessment Task creatively.
Your Presentation will cover twenty minutes, followed by questions from peers and academic staff, feedback and then opportunity for response to feedback utilising Emotional Fitness Coaching modalities utilised within the Professional Practice Pathway.
You will communicate your presentation in person during the One Week Intensive in week 12 or via Zoom and MyLO Platform technology.
You should refer to the materials about The Hero’s Journey and archetypes, including your Pearson-Marr Archetype Indicator®, as well as your original Leadership Development Plan, your leadership survey results, the Learning Outcomes for the Professional Practice Pathway, and your Pebble-Pad Leadership Reflections to inform the content of your presentation.
As part of this Assessment Task, you will also be utilising your transformational leadership skills to provide feedback to your student peers on their leadership journey experiences and outcomes as presented in their Hero’s Journeys.
Students are required to meet with Pathway Coordinator in the week prior to the Face-to-Face Intensive to discuss the results of their repeat leadership surveys.

Task Length:

20-minute presentation and interactive feedback

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

12.50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Clearly articulated transformational leadership development with reference to areas of personal growth, transformed thinking, inner transformation and enabling transformation in others through creative exploration of archetype.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Critically reflect on changes in the 3 themes of transformation supporting claims with journal reflections, workplace experiences and scholarly literature.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Constructive tutorial participation with other participants.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 5: Transformational Project Viva

Task Description:

You should prepare an audio-visual presentation that summarises the journey and outcomes of your Transformational Work-Place Project. The presentation can be in any audio-visual format that will assist you to communicate your experience and project outcomes to a group of your peer students and academic staff but should be capable of being added to the Pebble-Pad Portfolio for marking purposes.
Your Presentation will cover twenty minutes, followed by questions from peers and academic staff, feedback and then opportunity for response to feedback utilising Emotional Fitness Coaching modalities utilised within the Professional Practice Pathway.
You will present your information either in person or via Zoom/MyLO Platform during the One Week Intensive in week 12 or via attendance and presentation via Zoom technology.
You should refer to your original Transformational Project Plan and the Learning Outcomes for the Professional Practice Pathway to guide the structure and content of your presentation.
As part of this Assessment Task, you will also be utilising your transformational leadership skills to provide feedback to your student peers on the outcomes and experience of their transformational projects.

Task Length:

20-minute presentation

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

12.50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	A Project Completion Report presentation that outlines achievements against the documented scope and intended outcomes of the project undertaken through the Professional Practice Pathway.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Critical Reflection on experiences with leadership and change management approaches required for student to undertake the project successfully and how this has related to the 3 themes of transformation for themselves and their workplace.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Constructive tutorial participation with other participants.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 6: Leadership Development Completion Report with Accompanying Portfolio

Task Description:

Students will produce a Leadership Development Plan Final Report. This will be presented in a Report Format but can include information provided and presented in the Viva presentation at the Intensive Week. Your Report should refer to the identified goals, timeframes and performance measures specifying areas of intended personal growth in advanced leadership and transformation reflecting areas that were identified in the Leadership Development Plan (Developed in CAM705).
You should include clear statements of progress that have been achieved against each goal outcomes in line with your proposed plan at the beginning of the Pathway. You should include a reflective section written in first person commenting on your leadership journey over the two semesters including your discoveries and insights about your leadership style, its impact on other people and how you have adapted or plan to adapt into the future. Reference to transformational experience is encouraged. You should refer to the three Learning Outcomes for the Pathway when presenting your claims about transformation. These are listed below but include self-Assessment and reflection, evidence of changed behaviour, and demonstrated capacity to create an environment in which others can flourish and engage positively in change. You are encouraged to draw on comments from your recorded reflections in your Pebble Pad Reflective Diary and other artefacts. Copies of documents from your Pebble-Pad Portfolio can be used to support your claims as Appendices. These are not included in your word count.
Academic References should be utilised to support claims. These are not included in your word count.
You should utilise a Report format of your own choice with headings and sections that support presenting your material clearly and logically. port.
Academic References should be presented in APA Version 7.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

12.50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Clearly articulated leadership development outcomes with reference back to specified areas of intended personal growth identified in leadership development plan.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Critically reflect on changes in the 3 themes of transformation supporting claims with journal reflections, workplace experiences and scholarly literature.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Ability to communicate effectively in a structured report.	LO3
4	Correctly utilises the required APA Version 7 referencing style.	LO3

Assessment Task 7: Transformational Project Completion Report with accompanying Portfolio

Task Description:

You will produce a Transformational Project Completion Report that concludes your workplace project undertaken during the Advanced Leadership Professional Practice Pathway. Your report will reflect the progress and outcomes that you achieved in your selected work-place project as detailed in the Initial Transformational Workplace Project Plan (Developed in CAM705). The Project Completion Report should be presented in a Report Style of your choice with appropriate Project Management headings adjusted for the nature of your selected Project. You may include information from your Viva presentation from the One Week Intensive as appropriate. You should include your achievements with reference to the originally identified scope, aims, outcomes, deliverables, timelines, required resources, governance structure, risks, communication plan, performance measures, change strategy and evaluation.
You should also include a reflective section, detailing the leadership and change management experiences in undertaking the project, referring to your identified personal leadership challenges in the Initial Transformational Workplace Project Plan. You should consider the level of transformative change that has occurred with your project with reference to transformed thinking, inner transformation and enabling transformation in others. This section may be written in the first person.
Academic References, together with reflections and artefacts from your Pebble-Pad Portfolio should be utilised as attachments to support claims regarding project outcomes and leadership experiences. Pebble-Pad artefacts can be added as Appendices. Appendices and References are not included in the word count.
You should utilise a Project Completion Report format of your own choice or design.
Academic References in APA Version 7 should be used.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

12.50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critical analysis of transformational workplace project completion with reference to Initial Project Plan supporting claims with workplace experience and academic literature.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Critical reflection of leadership and change management experiences undertaking the work-place project with reference to the 3 themes of transformation supported with evidence from reflective journal and academic literature.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Ability to communicate effectively using progress report format.	LO3
4	Correctly utilises the required APA Version 7 referencing style.	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of Graded Pass by completing all assessable tasks to a notional 50% or greater and present two Viva assessments in One Week Intensive.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.