Self-Leadership and Communication SkillsLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: 5N00CY01
Credits
2 op
Objectives
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Prerequisites
No previous studies required
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Further information
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Enrolment period
02.07.2025 - 15.09.2025
Timing
08.09.2025 - 07.11.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
25TIETOA
Objectives (course unit)
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content (course unit)
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Prerequisites (course unit)
No previous studies required
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Location and time
September - October 2025
8 contact lessons
Exam schedules
There is no exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course, the student has to:
-participate at least 6 out of 8 contact lessons.
-submit at least 6 out of 7 weekly assignments written according to the instructions.
All written work must follow the ethical guidelines for students. See:
https://intra.tuni.fi/en/teaching/student-administration/academic-integrity-students-0/academic-ethics-students
If a students fails to follow the above mentioned ethical guidellines, it is possible their assignments will not be accepted.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
contact lessons, discussions in pairs and groups, weekly assignments
Learning materials
All material is given in Moodle.
Recommended reading:
Martela, Frank: A Wonderful Life - Insights on finding a meaningful existence (Harper Design 2020) / Martela, Frank: Elämän tarkoitus - Suuntana merkityksellinen elämä (Gummerrus, 2020)
Saari, Oskari: Aki Hintsa - The Core - Better Life, Better Performance (WSOY 2015) / Saari, Oskari: Aki Hintsa - Voittamisen anatomia (WSOY, 2015)
Manson, Mark: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck - A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Harper 2016) / Manson, Mark: Kuinka olla piittaamatta paskaakaan (Atena 2018)
Hari, Johann: Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022) / Hari, Johann: Kadonnut keskittymiskyky (Bazar Kustannus, 2023)
Importance of Sleep https://asc.calpoly.edu/ssl/importanceofsleep
https://www.nyyti.fi/en/uutinen/well-being-skills-booklet-has-been-published/
Lewis, Richard D.: When Cultures Collide (Nicholas Brealey Publishing Ltd, 1996)
https://www.mielenterveystalo.fi/en (Mentalhub.fi)
https://www.mielenterveystalo.fi/fi (Mielenterveystalo)
Student workload
2 x 27 hours.
This includes contact lessons and weekly assingments.
Completion alternatives
As a free-choice study there are no alternative ways to pass the course.
Enrolment period
02.07.2025 - 15.09.2025
Timing
08.09.2025 - 07.11.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
25TIETOB
Objectives (course unit)
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content (course unit)
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Prerequisites (course unit)
No previous studies required
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Location and time
September - October 2025
8 contact lessons
Exam schedules
There is no exam.
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course, the student has to:
-participate at least 6 out of 8 contact lessons.
-submit at least 6 out of 7 weekly assignments written according to the instructions.
All written work must follow the ethical guidelines for students. See:
https://intra.tuni.fi/en/teaching/student-administration/academic-integrity-students-0/academic-ethics-students
If a students fails to follow the above mentioned ethical guidellines, it is possible their assignments will not be accepted.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
contact lessons, discussions in pairs and groups, weekly assignments
Learning materials
All material is given in Moodle.
Recommended reading:
Martela, Frank: A Wonderful Life - Insights on finding a meaningful existence (Harper Design 2020) / Martela, Frank: Elämän tarkoitus - Suuntana merkityksellinen elämä (Gummerrus, 2020)
Saari, Oskari: Aki Hintsa - The Core - Better Life, Better Performance (WSOY 2015) / Saari, Oskari: Aki Hintsa - Voittamisen anatomia (WSOY, 2015)
Manson, Mark: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck - A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Harper 2016) / Manson, Mark: Kuinka olla piittaamatta paskaakaan (Atena 2018)
Hari, Johann: Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022) / Hari, Johann: Kadonnut keskittymiskyky (Bazar Kustannus, 2023)
Importance of Sleep https://asc.calpoly.edu/ssl/importanceofsleep
https://www.nyyti.fi/en/uutinen/well-being-skills-booklet-has-been-published/
Lewis, Richard D.: When Cultures Collide (Nicholas Brealey Publishing Ltd, 1996)
https://www.mielenterveystalo.fi/en (Mentalhub.fi)
https://www.mielenterveystalo.fi/fi (Mielenterveystalo)
Student workload
2 x 27 hours.
This includes contact lessons and weekly assingments.
Completion alternatives
As a free-choice study there are no alternative ways to pass the course.
Enrolment period
27.08.2024 - 13.10.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 01.11.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
24TIETOA
Objectives (course unit)
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content (course unit)
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Prerequisites (course unit)
No previous studies required
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
27.08.2024 - 13.10.2024
Timing
27.08.2024 - 01.11.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
24TIETOB
Objectives (course unit)
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content (course unit)
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Prerequisites (course unit)
No previous studies required
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
15.07.2023 - 04.09.2023
Timing
30.08.2023 - 30.11.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
23TIETOA
Objectives (course unit)
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content (course unit)
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Prerequisites (course unit)
No previous studies required
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
15.07.2023 - 11.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 30.11.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering
- Degree Programme in ICT Engineering, students who began in 2014-2018
Teachers
- Kristiina Tillander
Person in charge
Kristiina Tillander
Groups
-
23TIETOB
Objectives (course unit)
The student
1. improves his life management and cognitive control skills.
2. improves his group work and communication skills.
3. improves in identifying his strengths and needs for development and setting his own goals.
Content (course unit)
Self-Leadership skills mean various activities that aim to improve and maintain one’s well-being at work and in life. They could include e.g. tools for time and stress management as well as exercises to improve awareness of one’s strengths, needs, values, attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
The modern work culture that underlines efficiency and quantity over quality easily steers people towards instant needs satisfaction instead of focusing on the good quality of life. This might lead people into workaholism and exhaustion. Good self-leadership skills help to protect people’s well-being both as a student and later in the working life.
Communication skills are basic skills that can develop throughout life. The importance of good communication skills in working life is constantly growing. A person with good communication skills is able to recognize and appreciate different personality types and is capable of considering other people’s feelings and opinions as well as negotiating solutions in conflicts. Communication skills are needed not only in face-to-face situations but also in writing. Good communication skills improve working atmosphere, efficiency and well-being of the workers.
The aim of this course is to study the basic tools of self-leadership and develop one’s communication skills.
Prerequisites (course unit)
No previous studies required
Further information (course unit)
Sufficient skills in Finnish.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Pass: The student participates in contact lessons and takes active part in group conversations and group work. The students submits the personal learning diary on time.
Fail: The student does not take part in the required number of contact lessons, does not participate in the group work, or submit the personal learning diary on time.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail