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General information

Subject type: Optional

Coordinator: Enric Camón Luis

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Esther Rocasalbas Samsó

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 4

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Catalan

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Basic skills

  • B2_That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that need to be demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of ​​study

  • B4_That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences

     

Specific skills

  • E12_Generate strategic skills by considering the operating environment as a project and establishing long-term, large-scale guidelines

     

  • E13_Create connections between people, collaborators and companies, putting people in contact who under normal circumstances would not match.

     

  • E16_Communicate properly orally and in writing in at least one third foreign language

     

General competencies

  • G1_Be able to work in a team, actively participating in tasks and negotiating dissenting opinions until reaching consensus positions, thus acquiring the ability to learn together with other team members and create new knowledge

  • G3_Integrate the values ​​of social justice, equality between men and women, equal opportunities for all and especially for people with disabilities, so that the studies of Business Administration and Innovation Management contribute to to train citizens for a just, democratic society based on a culture of dialogue and peace

     

Transversal competences

  • T1_Communicate properly orally and in writing in the official languages ​​of Catalonia

  • T3_Show entrepreneurial leadership and leadership skills that build personal confidence and reduce fear of risk

     

Presentation of the subject

The subject Management and Leadership Skills aims to provide students with a deep and applied understanding of the skills required for leadership in today's organizations. Based on a practical and participatory approach, the course integrates different learning methodologies -self-awareness dynamics, collaborative work, role-play and emotional intelligence tools- to promote an experiential and meaningful training experience. Throughout the sessions, students will explore essential concepts such as self-leadership, leadership styles, effective communication, conflict management, decision-making and team motivation, developing skills that are key to leading people with awareness, coherence and responsibility.

Leadership is approached from a contemporary perspective, focused on the person and their ability to positively influence the system. For this reason, the emotional intelligence constitutes a transversal axis of the course, facilitating each student to identify and enhance their strengths, recognize areas for improvement and develop an authentic and adaptable leadership style. The ultimate goal is for students to not only assimilate theoretical knowledge, but also acquire specific tools to lead diverse teams, manage complex situations and create healthy, productive work environments oriented towards talent development.

Contents

Topic 1. Leadership: Directing vs. Leading
Topic 2. Leadership styles
Topic 3. Self-knowledge and personal skills
Topic 4. OCEAN model and leader personality
Topic 5. Self-leadership and self-motivation
Topic 6. Effective communication and constructive feedback
Topic 7. Oral communication and public presentation
Topic 8. Teamwork
Topic 9. Personality diversity and DISC model
Topic 10. Team motivation
Item 11. Conflict management
Topic 12. Organizational change management
Topic 13. Leading in the era of Artificial Intelligence
Item 14. Personal brand and value proposition
Topic 15. The importance of networking and how to create a good LinkedIn profile

Activities and evaluation system

  • ASSISTANCE (15%): As it is a very practical subject, the student's attendance in class will be taken into account.
  • CLASS PARTICIPATION, TEAMWORK AND INVOLVEMENT (15%): Participation and involvement in all activities carried out in the classroom is evaluated, as well as teamwork skills and leadership skills.
  • INDIVIDUAL PROJECT (20%): The individual project "Leader for a Day" consists of each student individually preparing a dynamic or presentation on one of the subjects of the subject and showing their skills as a leader. The individual project must be approved to count towards the rest of the assessment.
  • GROUP PROJECT (20%): Students will participate in small groups in the "Leadership Lab" and the "Roleplay challenge", where they will solve leadership challenges and act out conflict and feedback scenes. The group project must be approved to count towards the rest of the assessment.
  • FINAL EXAMINATION (30%): The final exam consists of a test (15%) and a practical case (15%) where students must develop all the concepts acquired and practiced throughout the course. The final exam must be passed to count the rest of the assessment. In the event of retakes, the grades of the activities will be kept and only the exam will have to be retaken. If the student did not appear in the first call, they will not be able to appear in the retake. 

Bibliography

Basic

Clear, J. (2020). Atomic habits: Small changes, extraordinary results. diana

Goleman, D. (2013). Leadership: The power of emotional intelligence. Kairos

Lencioni, PM (2014). The five dysfunctions of a team: A fable for leaders. Active Company

Complementary

Blanchard, KH, & Johnson, S. (2009). The minute executive: The most effective way to direct people. Ediciones Paidós.

Brown, B. (2021). Women of imperfection: Let go of who you think you should be and embrace who you were. Uranus.

Carnegie, D. (2012). How to win friends and influence people. South American Publishing.

Covey, SR (2014). The 7 habits of highly effective people: The powerful lesson of personal effectiveness. Paidós Company

Freire, M. (2021). Put yourself in DISC mode: A practical guide to improving your personal and professional relationships. Editorial profit.

Goleman, D. (2006). Emotional intelligence in the company. Kairos

Hougaard, R., & Carter, J. (2018). The leader's mind: How to lead yourself, your people and your organization to achieve extraordinary results. connect

Martin, JL (2017). The power of words: How communication can transform your life and your environment. Encourage Editorial.

Maxwell, JC (2011). The 21 irrefutable laws of leadership: Follow these laws, and people will follow you. Nelson Group.

Pérez Ortega, A. (2015). The power of your personal brand: How to be recognized as an expert and differentiate yourself in a saturated market. Active Company

Pérez Ortega, A. (2016). Build your personal brand: Strategies to set yourself apart, reach your goals and become a reference. platform

Pérez de las Heras, M. (2019). Tú habla que yo te leo: The power of communication in the digital age. Encourage Editorial.

Robbins, A. (2018). Awaken your inner hero: Seven steps to a life of success and purpose. Grijalbo

Sharma, R. (2010). The leader who was not in charge: A modern fable about leadership in business and in life. pocket

Sinek, S. (2017). Leaders start at the end: Why some teams work well and others don't. connect

Sinek, S. (2018). Start with why: How great leaders inspire action. Active Company

Tracy, B. (2017). If you believe it, you create it: How to overcome doubt and achieve your most desired dreams. Grijalbo