Positive Psychology in Leadership unit (CAM622)

Introduction

The aim of this unit is to introduce the concept of positive psychology into leadership practices and principles. The unit has been designed to encourage you to critically explore the theories, constructs and models within positive psychology, and how they can be integrated into the workplace environment, including your own professional practice. As a relatively new area of academic inquiry and application, but one with a significant evidence base, this field is concerned with what works in creating a flourishing work environment rather than focusing on organizational deficits. On completing this unit, you will be expected to be familiar with positive psychology concepts, be able to discuss these concepts critically, and be able to review the potential of positive psychology principles in terms of your own working relationships and leadership practice. Having said that, this unit will not be teaching you how to become positive psychology practitioners per se, but you will have the potential to draw on a positive psychology perspective in your approach to your work either as an employee or a leader in the health and human service context.

Summary

Unit name	Positive Psychology in Leadership
Unit code	CAM622
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Doctor Kristen Webb
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Critically explain the underlying principles and evidence base of positive psychology using clear, accurate, and audience appropriate communication.
• Analyse the relevance and application of positive psychology in specific workplace and organisational settings.
• Critique workplace challenges using positive psychology principles/strategies to maintain a healthy and vibrant workplace culture.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Individual Study 8 hours weekly; Independent Learning 2 hours weekly.
Assessment	Applying Positive Psychology to Real-World Challenges: An Interview Study (30%)|Tailored Responses to Workplace Scenarios (30%)|A presentation to evaluate the role of Positive Psychology in Health and Human Service Leadership (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Lewis S (2011) Positive Psychology at Work; How Positive Leadership and Appreciative Inquiry Create Inspiring Organizations. Wiley Blackwell.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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