The purpose of this module is to examine in detail the dynamics involved in both organisational and individual sustainability. This module will facilitate participants to engage in depth, with challenging areas of leadership such as addressing subjects as loss and failure, particularly in terms of understanding how individuals and organisations effectively 'bounce back' following challenges and the adoption of resilience and the ability to learn from setbacks or failure requires positive attitudes, emotions, and actions that may ultimately lead to individual and organisational well-being. The module will place emphasis on strategy i.e. the controllable element of the dynamic relationship between organism and environment. Organisational and individual decision-making processes particularly concerned with the optimisation of scare resources are examined in detail. Consequently, module will be underpinned by a micro-economic view on how information is used by leaders to influence strategy to proactively address complex problem-solving needs in educational settings.

Organisational decision-making as typically systemic and layered; individual decision-making models, the function of emotional in decision making; links between decision making and the achievement of positive outcomes; strategic approaches to resource optimisation; fostering collegiate engagement; organisational culture; individual and organisational case studies; maximising return from investment; motivational theories; change leadership; existential leadership; changing leader mindsets from pursuit of performance to more meaningful aspirations; performance management models as a critical aspect to self and organisational sustainability.

Upon completion of the module participants will be able to: • Identify and critique theories of resilience, both individual and organizational, in terms of engagement and motivation. • Examine threats to their own sustainability as a leader and reflect on the types of practical tools engaged with that can be used in their practice of leadership. • Display a heightened awareness of the dynamics of resource optimization in the achievement of individual and organizational goals. • Examine the impact of national and international policy developments on fostering organizational well-being and resilience. • Understand the complex processes involved in both individual and organisational decision making and apply key learning to enhance outcomes from resource negotiations etc.

Upon completion of the module participants will be able to: • Appreciate the importance of loss and failure as invaluable opportunities for renewal and growth through reflection and learning. • Understand the importance of proactive strategic decision making as the controllable centre in complex and changeable macro-environment. • Identify with greater clarity with their own values, understanding how these will influence their leadership and decision making in their leadership practice. • Apply learning from this module to ensure consistency of performance through positive attitudinal engagement in practice.

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Delivery will be primarily based within an online learning environment and led by a single academic. Resources including recorded lectures will be used in order to increase flexibility. Shared digital work spaces will be used to encourage and facilitate peer integration and collaboration. A detailed Module Handbook designed by the module team will detail each lecture, the lecture structure and foreshadow linked group activities both conceptually and pedagogically (i.e. learning tasks/activities and pedagogical process protocols), reflection sheets for all in-class activities, readings (as PDFs online). The learning experience for the participant in this module is experiential in nature with a particular focus on discussing real world case studies with fellow participants and the identification of applicable and desirable case studies, both organisational and individual that resonate. Practical tools such as negotiation skills within the decision making process, and heightening the participants ability to influence a process in a positive manner, are expected to result in this being received as a gratifying and productive module.