The course is designed to increase students´ awareness of key elements of social competencies and improve the way they relate to others in order to work more effectively. A participatory method is used. The students are encouraged to think and reflect on different behaviours and to understand their impact, to set personal goals, draw on their work and study experience, and share their opinions in pair or team discussions. Classwork comprises individual/pair/team preparation and home study. Besides practical exercises, games and role-plays, the students analyze a case study from the social competencies’ perspective, create their own personal development plan, read and summarize a specialized text on a social competencies’ topic, and present on a related topic of their choice. Developing communicative skills in English is also included.

Pro-active participation in seminars 50%

Summary 10%

In-class presentation 10%

Personal development plan (individual skills development plan; self reflection and self-assessment). 30%

R: IPMA standards – Individual Competence Baseline (ICB4): available at http://www.ipma.world/resources/ipma- publications/ipma-competence-baseline/ (Selected chapters)

A: ADAIR, J.: Handbook of Management and Leadership, London : Thorogood, 2004. e book

A: JAY, R.; TEMPLAR, R.: Fast Thinking Manager´s Manual, Pearson. 2004. ISBN: 978-0273681052

Pro-active participation in seminars

Summary

In-class presentation

Personal development plan (individual skills development plan; self reflection and self-assessment).

1. Introduction to the course. Key concepts, standards and terminology

2. IPMA Model, ICB Competence Eye

3. Managing teams. Leadership styles

4. Personal Development Plan (PDP) I. SMART goals

5. Managing information. Text Analysis

6. Resolving conflicts

7. Case study I

8. Case study II

9. Case study III

10. Personal Development Plan (PDP) II. Debriefing

11. Assertive communication. Constructive criticism. Motivation

12. Risk mitigation. Change management

13. Decision-making. Presenting

14. Revision. Feedback and Assessment