Course Description

An analysis of organizational development and operation in a leadership-based system for performance results measurement and reporting: terminology, concepts, and skill needs; the role of a Christian perspective on financial accountability; concepts and principles underlying effective computer-assisted financial accountability systems; specific stakeholder interests in defining data/ information needs; key elements and factors for quality business plans and budgets; governance and financial leadership interface; and performance results measurement and reporting strategy.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

Apply results-based leadership theory and concepts through case illustrations; performance measures, activity budgets, monitoring and results;
Consider and practice creative engagement and interdisciplinary thinking
Integrate and critically apply the various dimensions of performance responsibilities related to results based leadership: stakeholder interests, organizational alignment, empowered decision making; results-based leadership in governance, performance measures, ac8vity budgets and monitoring for results.
Compare and apply “accountability for results” system theories and concepts in general practice for their own organization(s).
Show ability to carry out objective discourse in team participation and research as an active member of a Results Based Leadership teams.
Demonstrate superior organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrate academic and personal integrity in your interactions within the course and address of course work.
Integrate Indigenous principles and perspectives.
Recognize and practice healthy team interactions to utilize spiritual practices for self‐reflection and helping others.
Demonstrate a high level of results based expertise, collaborative knowledge and a capacity to inspire others and achieve results.

Course Activities/Requirements

Activities include participation in discussions, assignments, and various ungraded learning activities designed to prepare students for assessments. See course outline below for details on activities and assignments.

Determination Of Final Grade

Assessment	Grade	Learning Outcome
Discussions	20%	1-7
Assignment 1: Article Analysis	10%	2,3,4,5
Assignment 2: Video Presentation	20%	4-5
Assignment 3: Group Project	25%	4-5
Assignment 4: Final Paper	25%	4-5

See the Course Syllabus and the Assessments section in Moodle for specific assignment details, including grading rubrics.

Course Topics

Results-based Transformational Servant Leadership
Organizations, Structure, and Impact on Results
Frameworks for Results, Demonstrating Value, Individual Performance Plan and Organizational Structure
Performance-Based Leadership in TSL Budgetary Practice
Collective Impact, Mission, Vision, Values, Goals, Servant Leadership, Productivity, and TSL
Employee Ownership and Rapid Improvement Plans
Practical Leadership for Results - Value for Investment
Performance Accountability Case Study

Course Resources

The following are key resources used in this course.

Delahaye Paine, K. (2011). Measure what matters: Online tools for understanding customers, social media engagement, and key relationships. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Eurich, T. (2013). Bankable leadership: Happy people, bottom-line results, and the power to deliver both. Greenleaf Book Group: Austin, TX.
Friedman, Mark (2015). Trying hard is not good enough: 10th anniversary edition How to produce measurable improvements for customers and communities. FPSI Publishing.
Ulrich, D., Smallwood, N., (2013). Leadership sustainability: Seven disciplines to achieve the changes great leaders know they must make. Toronto: McGraw Hill Education.

Note that not all sections of this course use all of the above resources. Please confirm which of the following texts are required by checking your course syllabus.

Course Navigation

Course Units

This course is organized into 10 units. Each unit of the course will provide you with the following information:

A general overview of the key concepts that will be addressed during the unit.
Specific learning outcomes and topics for the unit.
Learning activities to help you engage with the concepts. These often include key readings, videos, and reflective prompts.
The Assessment section provides details on assignments you will need to complete throughout the course to demonstrate your understanding of the course learning outcomes.

Note that assessments, including assignments and discussion posts will be submitted in Moodle. See the Assessment tab in Moodle for the assignment dropboxes.

Course Activities

Below is some key information on features you will see throughout the course.

Learning Activity
This box will prompt you to engage in course concepts, often by viewing resources and reflecting on your experience and/or learning. Most learning activities are ungraded and are designed to help prepare you for the assessment in this course.

Assessment
This box will signify an assignment or discussion post you will submit in Moodle. Note that these demonstrate your understanding of the course learning outcomes. Be sure to review the grading rubrics for each assignment.

Checking Your Learning
This box is for checking your understanding, to make sure you are ready for what follows.

Note
This box signifies key notes, such as where to submit assignments. It may also warn you of possible problems or pitfalls you may encounter!

How To Navigate This Book

To move quickly to different portions of the book, click on the appropriate chapter or section in the table of contents on the left. The buttons at the top of the page allow you to show/hide the table of contents, search the book, change font settings, download a pdf or ebook copy of this book, or get hints on various sections of the book.

Figure 0.1: Top menu bar

The faint left and right arrows at the sides of each page (or bottom of the page if it’s narrow enough) allow you to step to the next/previous section. Here’s what they look like:

Figure 0.2: Left and right navigation arrows

Writing Standards

For this course, you are expected to follow the writing standards according to APA 7. Please consult the OWL Purdue website for guidance and seek assistance from the TWU Writing Center and writing coaches as needed. Assignments have rubrics that attribute some marks to APA formatting and cannot be graded as fully meeting expectations if there are APA errors. That said, your conceptual understanding remains of primary importance. It is your responsibility to ensure polished work to the highest standard of which you are capable. This demands meticulous attention to detail, which will become more ‘natural’ with practice. Please seek any necessary clarification from your instructor.

It will be assumed that you have read, understand, and agree to the information provided at the Academic Dishonesty Policy website. If you have any questions at all please contact your instructor.

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