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Personal Development and Internal Communication (5 cr)

Code: FEK24LP02-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2025 - 05.01.2026

Timing

01.01.2026 - 30.04.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 cr

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Business Administration

Teachers

  • Camilla Ekman

Groups

  • FEK23D-Å
    Tradenom (YH), h23, dagstudier, Åbo

Objective

The student
- Understands the role of personnel development and the importance of skills enhancement
- Knows how to develop performance management and management systems
- Is familiar with and proficient in talent development and succession planning
- Recognizes the importance of leadership in internal communication and can create an internal communication strategy
- Has knowledge in problem-solving and conflict management
- Understands the significance of ethical and legal considerations in internal communication

Content

Definitions and objectives of personnel development
Continuous learning as a part of the organization's competitiveness
Establishment of goals, performance monitoring and measurement, implementation of control systems, and the role of leadership in these processes
Talent development and succession planning as a competitive advantage
Internal communication as a competitive advantage in organizations
Communication, conflict resolution, and techniques for conflict resolution
Verbal, non-verbal communication techniques, and presentation skills
Communication skills for an inclusive environment
Confidentiality, privacy, legal requirements, and fairness

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basic studies in organization and leadership