Leading Teams in Turbulent Times
Everything you need to know
- Start date: November 2026
- End date: January 2027
- Module leader: Rammina Yassaie
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
Introduction
This module critically explores the relationship between effective leadership and the team; it develops a theoretical and applied understanding of the human and interpersonal dimensions of leadership and management of teams within complex, changing, health and social care environments.
Who is this course/module for?
All health and social care professionals, including third sector or private organisations.
What you’ll learn
You’ll study topics such as:
- Team formation and dynamics
- Pseudo teams verses real teams
- Team reflexivity
- Motivating and empowering teams
- Psychologically safe and high performing teams
- Leading diverse teams, inclusively
- Leading and managing teams in volatile and unpredictable environments
Skills you’ll gain
Reflective and critical thinking
Effective team leadership
How you’ll learn
Engaging and varied online distance learning activities supported by weekly live online tutor facilitated sessions and engagement with peers.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £915 EU / International students: £930 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
You must have experience of studying and writing at level 6.
You must have access to a reliable internet connection
Where English is not your first language you must be able to supply IELTS scores.
The above must be evidenced in your application form.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Synchronous online learning (distance learning). Take part in live, timetabled online sessions using tools like video calls and virtual classrooms. You’ll learn in real time with tutors and other students, with no need to attend campus for teaching or assessments.
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Provisional timetable
Live tutorials will be held on Thursday afternoons on the following dates:
- 12 November 2026
- 19 November 2026
- 26 November 2026
- 3 December 2026
- 10 December 2026
- 17 December 2026
- 7 January 2027
- 14 January 2027
- 21 January 2027
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Written Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Rammina Yassaie - R.Yassaie@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: