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Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Applying Leading and Managing Teams in logistics operations in practice: case studies

LSC406 · Leading and Managing Teams in logistics operations — Week 12 of 16

CourseLSC406
Week12 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Applying Leading and Managing Teams in logistics operations in practice: case studies

  1. Case analysis
  2. Linking theory to practice
  3. Evaluating evidence
  4. Webinar: Belbin Team Roles: Theory and Application
  5. Grace, Humor and Success: How 3 managers applied what they learned in "Leading from Home"
  6. Leading High Performing Teams During Lean Times

What you will be able to do

  • 2.3 Compare different team development models.
  • 3.4 Discuss the role of motivation theories in improving individual and team performance.
  • 4.2 Assess own ability to improve knowledge and skills to be an effective leader and manager.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

  • Webinar: Belbin Team Roles: Theory and Application · YouTube · Belbin Team Roles HQ · 52 min · for registered students
  • Grace, Humor and Success: How 3 managers applied what they learned in "Leading from Home" · YouTube · Stanford Online · 46 min · for registered students
  • Leading High Performing Teams During Lean Times · YouTube · SANS Institute · 45 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Workplace Dispute Resolution and the Management of Individual Conflict: Five Case Studies · PDF · Reading, article · for registered students
  • Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
  • Principles of Management, ch. 15: Managing Teams · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 455–476 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Leadership and management in operations
  • Week 2: Foundational management theories
  • Week 3: Leadership theories and frameworks
  • Week 4: Leadership and management styles
  • Week 5: Team development concepts and models
  • Week 6: High-performance teams
  • Week 7: Motivation theories in the workplace
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Performance improvement and business value
  • Week 10: Individual performance and professional growth
  • Week 11: Self-assessment and leadership development
  • Week 12: Applying Leading and Managing Teams in logistics operations…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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