ILM Level 5 Diploma In Leadership And Management - South Africa

ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Course Outline

Total Credit Value: 41

Guided Learning Hours: 128

Course Outline

Unit 8607-504: Leading Innovation and Change

Credit Value: 5

Guided Learning Hours: 24

Module 1: Understanding Innovation and Change Management

• Explain the Importance of Innovation in Your Own Organisation
• Discuss the Importance of Effectively Managing Change

Module 2: Proposing Innovative Solutions

• Assess Opportunities for Innovation and Improvement
• Justify Improvements in the Context of Organisational Objectives
• Generate Innovative Options to Deliver Improvements
• Evaluate the Feasibility and Viability of These Options

Module 3: Leading and Managing Change

• Create a Change Management Plan Tailored to Stakeholder Expectations
• Implement and Monitor the Change Management Plan Against Set Targets

Unit 8607-506: Managing Stress and Conflict in the Organisation

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning Hours: 8

Module 4: Understanding Organisational Effectiveness in Stress and Conflict Management

• Evaluate Your Organisation's Response to Workplace Stress and Conflict

Module 5: Enhancing Stress and Conflict Management

• Plan and Implement Improvements for Managing Stress and Conflict
• Critically Assess Your Effectiveness in Managing Stress and Conflict

Unit 8607-512: Managing Resources

Credit Value: 4

Guided Learning Hours: 12

Module 6: Managing Physical Resources

• Evaluate the Use of Physical Resources in Line with Organisational Policies
• Assess Maintenance and Safety Procedures for Physical Resources
• Assess Security Procedures for Physical Resources
• Identify Opportunities for Improvement in Resource Management Policies

Module 7: Implementing Improvements in Resource Management

• Plan Improvements for Managing Physical Resources Based on Evaluations
• Implement Improvements, Ensuring Compliance with Organisational Policies

Unit 8607-520: Assessing Your Own Leadership Capability and Performance

Credit Value: 6

Guided Learning Hours: 15

Module 8: Understanding Leadership Styles

• Review Prevailing Leadership Styles in the Organisation
• Assess the Impact of These Styles on the Organisation’s Values and Performance

Module 9: Evaluating Leadership Effectiveness

• Assess Your Ability to Apply Different Leadership Styles in Various Situations
• Evaluate Your Ability to Communicate Organisational Values and Goals
• Assess Your Ability to Motivate and Build Commitment to Organisational Values

Module 10: Adopting Effective Leadership Styles

• Justify the Most Effective Leadership Style to Motivate Staff in Your Area
• Implement the Chosen Leadership Style to Motivate Staff and Achieve Organisational Goals

Unit 8607-522: Becoming an Effective Leader

Credit Value: 5

Guided Learning Hours: 9

Module 11: Understanding Leadership Abilities

• Evaluate Your Ability to Use Various Leadership Styles in Diverse Situations
• Use Theories of Emotional Intelligence to Assess the Impact of Emotions on Performance

Module 12: Evaluating Leadership Skills

• Review Your Ability to Set Directions and Communicate Effectively
• Assess Your Ability to Motivate, Delegate, and Empower Others
• Create a Personal Development Plan to Enhance Your Leadership Skills

Unit 8607-404: Delegating Authority in the Workplace

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning Hours: 3

Module 13: Understanding Delegation Benefits

• Evaluate Benefits of Effective Delegation
• Explain How Delegation Empowers Others

Module 14: Effective Delegation in the Workplace

• Justify the Process for Delegating Work
• Allocate and Monitor Delegated Work

Module 15: Enhancing Delegation Skills

• Review Effectiveness of Your Delegation
• Assess Ways to Improve Your Delegation and Empowerment Skills

Unit 8607-406: Developing Your Leadership Styles

Credit Value: 4

Guided Learning Hours: 10

Module 16: Understanding Effective Leadership Outcomes

• Evaluate the Importance of Performance and Engagement with Followers in an Organisation

Module 17: Assessing Personal Leadership Styles

• Review Your Leadership Styles Using a Diagnostic
• Assess the Effectiveness of Your Leadership Styles

Module 18: Implications of Personal Leadership Styles

• Evaluate the Implications of Your Leadership Styles for Yourself and Your Organisation
• Assess the Impact of Situational Changes on the Effectiveness of Your Adopted Style

Module 19: Assessing Leadership Behaviour

• Evaluate Factors That Influence Leadership Effectiveness
• Assess Your Leadership Behaviour Based on These Factors

Module 20: Developing Leadership Style and Effectiveness

• Produce an Action Plan for Developing Your Leadership Style and Effectiveness
• Explain the Benefits of Implementing the Action Plan
• Describe How You Will Monitor and Evaluate the Action Plan

Unit 8607-412: Managing Meetings

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning Hours: 15

Module 21: Understanding Meeting Types and Purposes

• Describe Different Types of Meetings in the Organisation
• Explain the Necessity of Various Meeting Types

Module 22: Preparing for Meetings Effectively

• Define the Purpose and Objectives of a Meeting
• Identify Resources Needed to Support and Manage the Meeting
• Explain the Reasoning Behind the Choice of Invitees
• Justify Information Provided to Attendees in Advance

Module 23: Developing Meeting Management Skills

• Evaluate Your Ability to Chair or Lead Meetings with Feedback
• Identify Weaknesses in Your Meeting Management
• Create a Development Plan to Improve Meeting Management Skills

Module 24: Managing Actions Post-Meeting

• Monitor Progress of Actions Agreed Upon in Meetings
• Manage Personal Actions from Meetings to Meet Deadlines
• Evaluate the Impact of Meeting Actions on the Organisation

• Impact of Agreed Actions at the Meeting on the Organisation

Unit 8607-415: Motivating People in the Workplace

Credit Value: 2

Guided Learning Hours: 6

Module 25: Understanding Workplace Motivation Factors

• Evaluate Theories of Motivation Relevant to Your Workplace
• Evaluate Factors Affecting Performance and Motivation

Module 26: Enhancing Motivation and Performance

• Select and Apply a Motivation Theory to Your Workplace
• Evaluate the Impact of This Theory on Workplace Performance

Unit 8607-416: Solving Problems by Making Effective Decisions in the Workplace

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning Hours: 14

Module 27: Analysing Complex Problems in the Workplace

• Define a Complex Problem Including Its Scope and Impact
• Analyse Information to Inform the Decision-Making Process

Module 28: Applying Decision-Making Techniques

• Propose a Range of Alternative Solutions
• Evaluate Solutions Using a Decision-Making Technique to Identify the Most Appropriate Option

Module 29: Planning Solution Implementation

• Develop a Detailed Plan for Implementing the Solution
• Communicate the Plan to Relevant Stakeholders
• Assess Monitoring and Review Techniques to Ensure Successful Implementation

Unit 8607-427: Developing a Culture to Support Innovation and Improvement

Credit Value: 3

Guided Learning Hours: 12

Module 30: Understanding Organisational Culture

• Describe the Underlying Culture Within the Organisation
• Explain How Culture Influences Management Style and Team Structure
• Discuss Your Role in Promoting the Organisation’s Vision and Culture

Module 31: The Role of Values in Organisational Culture

• Explain How Your Values Influence Your Response to Change and Innovation
• Discuss Your Responsibility to Reinforce an Innovation and Change Culture
• Highlight the Importance of Being Aware of Others' Needs to Minimise Resistance to Change

Module 32: Supporting Roles in Innovation and Change

• Identify Tasks for Innovators During the Innovation Process
• Outline the Role of Managers in the Innovation Process
• Explain Senior Management’s Role in Strategy Definition for Innovation

Module 33: Developing a Culture of Innovation

• Describe Methods to Encourage Innovative Thinking in the Workplace
• Explain the Importance of Providing Constructive Feedback to Innovators
• Discuss How to Support and Guide the Implementation of Ideas

Module 34: Risk Management in Supporting Creativity and Innovation

• Describe How to Recognise and Manage Risks in Innovation
• Explain Developing a Risk-Aware Culture That Supports Taking Acceptable Risks
• Discuss the Importance of Communicating Risks Across the Organisation
• Outline Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements in Innovation Activities

Module 35: Communication’s Role in the Innovation Process

• Explain the Importance of Communicating a Clear Vision for Innovation Outcomes
• Discuss the Purpose of an Elevator Pitch for Securing Innovation Sponsorship
• Key Actions Needed to Develop a Business Case for Innovation
• Highlight the Importance of Communicating Innovation Outcomes to Maintain Engagement