Leadership Risk and Managing Change PG (11798.1)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Leadership Risk and Managing Change PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Online real-time
 UC - Canberra, Online
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra School Of Government Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
This unit examines leadership in the current context of the public service and its ability to deliver coherent and client focused outcomes from the public policy it develops. It examines the current risk profile of out-sourcing many of the tasks previously done by a strong public service to private consultancy groups and the risk associated with managing this change for public service leaders. How do current leaders in the public service recognise and adapt to the changing workplace environment? Moreover, how do public service leaders and aspiring leaders deal with the biggest policy challenges in the current national context, where State governments provide leadership in the context of federal government inaction?

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify the pressures and requirements of leadership in the public service in a contemporary context;
2. Identify the complex dynamics of the public and private interface for risk and change management;
3. Recognise the importance of autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a leader; and
4. Recognise and interpret the political context whilst still providing premium stakeholder service for the public sector.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 11 May 2026 Online real-time Dr Chris Wallace
2027 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 10 May 2027 Online real-time Dr Chris Wallace
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

There are no required texts for the unit (apart from those available on the library website via the unit reading list). However, we will return at various points to Donella Meadows' book Thinking in Systems: A Primer, and you may find it useful to have your own hard copy of the book.

Submission of assessment items

Use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in this unit

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can offer valuable tools for research and learning but it also poses risks to academic integrity and can hold back your learning if improperly used.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
1. the Unit Convener has authorised its use for that assessment
2. the student uses it in the way that the assessment instructions allow
3. the student fully acknowledges its use, with proper citations and references.

Each assignment will include instructions on authorised and unauthorised uses of GenAI. Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not allowed for that assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener. 

For each assignment you will need to submit a GenAI declaration explaining whether and how you used GenAI for the assignment. Your assignment will be marked down if you do not submit a complete and accurate declaration. 

Unauthorised use of GenAI may lead to an academic misconduct inquiry. If a marker is concerned that GenAI has been used for an assignment in unauthorised ways, you may be required to attend a Learning Validation Conversation with the unit convener to provide further explanation of how you compiled the assignment and to verify that you have met the learning outcomes for the assignment. 

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Some assignments also require you to complete your work on the Cadmus platform (see information on assignments). Your assignment will be marked down if you do not work in Cadmus.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

Students are strongly encouraged to complete all the weekly online modules and to participate in weekly tutorials to maximise their learning and enhance their experience of the unit.

Required IT skills

Basic IT skills required

In-unit costs

Nil

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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