NE_PH_LEM Leadership Methods and Personal Sustainability

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Vladimír Vedra (lecturer)
Mgr. Dominika Špirk, DiS. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Ing. Radomír Saliger, Ph.D.
Language Centre – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable
each odd Wednesday 11:20–12:50 PH Učebna 03, except Wed 11. 2., except Wed 25. 2., except Wed 8. 4., except Wed 22. 4. ; and Thu 12. 2. 11:20–12:50 PH Učebna 03, Wed 4. 3. 9:40–11:10 Zoom.Praha2, Wed 22. 4. 11:20–12:50 PH Učebna 02, Wed 29. 4. 9:40–11:10 Zoom.Praha2
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
NE_PH_LEM/01: each even Friday 9:40–11:10 PH Učebna 04; and Mon 27. 4. 15:10–16:40 PH Učebna 09, Fri 15. 5. 9:40–11:10 PH Učebna 04, D. Špirk
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives

The course centers on fostering the personal development of managerial abilities, considering both systemic and individual preparation. Students explore various paths, approaches, and methods that can be effectively applied for personal and professional development. The culmination of the course is the creation of a personal self-development project. Under the guidance of the lecturer, students initially choose and present a specific area for personal development. Subsequently, they formulate a plan outlining specific activities aimed at bringing about positive changes in their chosen area of life.


Course Objectives:



  • to learn about various approaches, methods, and tools that can be effectively applied to personal and professional development;


  • to apply the acquired knowledge to stimulate the personal and professional development of others;


  • to design an appropriate structure for educational and (self-)development activities based on their objectives;


  • to understand the position of learning and development within effective management.

Syllabus

Main topics of the course (topics of individual lectures):


  1. Personality and its characteristics in the context of life and work.


  2. Objectives, areas, and methods of personality self-development.


  3. Methodology of personality development, including self-reflection and work with experience.


  4. Education for the personality development of managers. Experiential methods for self-development.


  5. Current trends in self-development, exploring myths and reality.


  6. Personal Sustainability.

Incorporating lectures by external managers is an integral part of the course to inspire students to take a deeper interest in the subject. The seminars will also include case studies and assignments drawn from the practices of both business and non-business entities.

Topics of individual seminars (implemented in the scope of 2 hours of teaching once every 14 days):


  1. Personality and its characteristics in the context of life and work.


  2. Methodology of personal development, including self-reflection and work with experience.


  3. Experiential methods for self-development.


  4. Current trends in self-development - myths and reality.


  5. Individual self-development plan (creation, analysis, and processing).

  6. Presentation of self-development activities.

Assessment methods

Zápočet (prez., dist.): zpracování a odevzdání osobního rozvojového plánu

Zkouška (prez., dist.): ústní podoba zahrnující prezentaci a obhajobu zpracovaného osobního rozvojového plánu a dále ověření odborných znalostí


Language of instruction
English
Teacher's information

Povinná literatura / Compulsory Literature:

KOUZES, J. M., POSNER, B. Z. 2022. The Leadership Challenge, Seventh Edition: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations. 7th ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 416 p. ISBN: 978-1119736127. (selected chapters as recommended by the lecturer; the student can also use older editions)

Doporučená literatura / Recommended Literature:

DWECK, C. S. 2007. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Ballantine Book. 320 p. ISBN 978-0345472328.

HUTCHINS, G., STORM, L. 2019. Regenerative Leadership. Wordzworth Publishing. 368 p. ISBN 9781783241194.

MOORE, J. GLASGOW, H. 2017. The Growth Mindset: A Guide to Professional and Personal Growth. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. 140 p. ISBN 978-1546618392. 

MURPHY, C. 2022. Sustainable Leadership - Lessons of Vision, Courage, and Grit from the CEOs Who Dared to Build a Better World. John Wiley and Sons Inc. 224 p. ISBN 978-1119872154.

WHITMORE, J. 2017. Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership. 5th ed. Nicholas Brealey Pub. 288 p. ISBN 978-1473658127.

Studijní opora pro distanční formu studia / Study support material designed for the extra-mural form of study:

„Leadership Methods and Personal Sustainability“

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