HSM412 Leading for Change (Health Services) (8)

Students will learn about developing a successful strategy for change underpinned by a critical application of leadership theory. Students will complete a range of work based assessments which will involve investigating ways to better lead change processes. This one of three subjects undertaken as part of the Graduate Certificate in Leading Change or as a coursework elective stream designed to be taken as a capstone experience in the Master of Health Services Management following completion of the eight core subjects.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Master of Health Services Management 

Graduate Certificate in Leading Change (Health Services)

Assumed Knowledge

HSM412 is one of three subjects comprising a coursework elective stream designed to be taken as either a component of the GC Leading Change or as a capstone experience in the Master of Health Service Management. If a component of the Masters program then it is assumed that students will have completed all core subjects in the Master of Health services Management prior to enrolling in this subject.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to analyse the current goals and objectives of the services they are responsible for, and have some influence over those that present a leadership challenge;
  • be able to develop and justify appropriate stretch objectives for service improvement;
  • be able to justify and apply a theoretical framework of leadership for service delivery challenges;
  • be able to justify and apply an appropriate ethical framework to a strategy for change;
  • be able to apply a critical consideration of safety and quality perspectives to a strategy for change;
  • be able to analyse and evaluate competing perspectives on a strategy for change;
  • be able to create a communication strategy to engage with key stakeholders on a strategy for change;
  • be able to reflect on the process of leading for the change strategy developed; and

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Understanding the concept of performance in service delivery
  • Understanding the relationship between leadership and change
  • Understanding the concept of strategy related to leadership and management in health services
  • Developing a multi-perspective approach to evidence based management
  • Communication as a leadership skill in stakeholder engagement
  • Reflection in management practice
  • The research process

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of HSM412 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Identifying and analysing a leadership challenge
25
2
Leading change strategy plan
35
3
Portfolio of reflective writing
40

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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