Leadership and Management of Disability Services and Practices

Paid Online Course
Day 1 - Saturday 17 June 2023, 9:00 am
Day 2 - Saturday 24 June 2023, 9:00 am

About the course

This course covers leadership and management theories in the context of service provision and explores knowledge and understanding of the role of leadership and management in promoting the interests and support for people with disabilities in any aspect of the disability field in African countries. We recommend this course for anyone who is involved in policy-making, advocacy or positions of leadership.

Course Content

Topics Covered

  • Leadership and management theories.
  • Leading vs managing.
  • Communication, decision making and conflict resolution.
  • Delegation, engaging, and motivating team members.
  • Technological development and virtual leadership and management.
  • Service provision across the globe.
  • Case studies of best practices.

Course Format – Day 1

  • 9:00 am – 10:45 am – Online lecture and discussion task
  • 10:45 am – 11:00 am – Break
  • 11:00 am – 12:45 pm – Online lecture and written task
  • 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm – Lunch Break
  • 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm – Online lecture and reading task
  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Presentation task and Q&A
  • 4:00 pm – End of Day 1

Course Format – Day 2

  • 9:00 am – 10:45 am – Online lecture and reading task
  • 10:45 am -11:00 am – Break
  • 11:00 am – 12:45 pm – Online lecture and discussion task
  • 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm – Lunch break
  • 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm – Online lecture and written task
  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Presentation task and Q&A
  • 4:00 pm – End of Day 2

Assessment

  • Mixed Assessments: You will be assessed through various methods, including your contributions during discussion tasks and an online short answer and multiple choice test.

Next Course Dates

Day 1 - Saturday 17 June 2023, 9:00 am
Day 2 - Saturday 24 June 2023, 9:00 am

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