This is a composite assessment consisting of three parts addressing the following case scenario: You are a new team leader in XYZ healthcare organisation, your team has been reporting burn-out and is demonstrably less effective than they once were

Assignment Information
Module Name: Leadership within Healthcare systems
Module Code: 7001GHM
Assignment Title:
A 2500-word plan: focused on improving organisational performance (1500 words), a Personal development plan (PDP) towards developing your leadership skills (500 words) and 15-minute reflective presentation with Speaker Notes (500 words)
Assignment Due: Monday 2nd March 2026 no later than 1800
If you do not pass this assessment you may have an opportunity to resit it. If you do need to resit, you will be asked to use the feedback provided to revise your original submission, so that it meets the pass requirements for the module. You must clearly indicate the changes you have made in the new submission. Please check your SOLAR results and the submission links on your Aula module page to see when the resit is due.

Assignment Credit: 30 credits
Word Count (or equivalent): 2500-words (+/- 10% overall) and a 15-minute (+/10%) presentation.
Assignment Type:
Percentage Grade (Applied Core Assessment). You will be provided with an overall grade between 0% and 100%. To pass the assignment, you must achieve a grade of 40% or above.

Assignment Task
This is a composite assessment consisting of three parts addressing the following case scenario:
You are a new team leader in XYZ healthcare organisation, your team has been reporting burn-out and is demonstrably less effective than they once were. Utilising systems thinking and leadership theories, how would you tackle this problem paying particular attention to organisational health and wellbeing, while also recognising your own leadership style? Conclude with a critical reflection on what you have learned and areas you wish to develop as a healthcare leader.
Part 1 requires you to complete a 1500-word critical analysis on your plans to improving organisational effectiveness and performance detailing how you would approach it with the case scenario
Part 2 requires you to complete a 15-minute (+/- 10%) audio or video-recorded PowerPoint (PPT) presentation with speaker notes (500 words) demonstrating theoretical underpinning of your presentation content linked to your Part 3, a 500 word Personal Development Plan towards developing your leadership skills.
All 5 intended module learning outcomes will be demonstrated in the completion of the three-part composite assessment.
Part 1: 1500-word Critical analysis (Module LO’s 1,2,3,4,)
Critical analysis on plans to improve the organisational effectiveness and performance of the above case scenario - 1500 words

Part 2: 15 minutes (+/- 10%) Audio or Video- recorded or Narrated PowerPoint
Presentation with speaker notes (500-words) (Module LO’s 1, 2, 5)
An audio or video-recorded PowerPoint presentation is to be developed to disseminate the outcome of your exploration of the above case scenario and present a set of recommendations to a strategic leadership/senior management team that address the issues raised.
- In case of a narrated PowerPoint presentation the audio must be submitted with the option of audio visual.
- The presentation should be a maximum of 11 slides - The slides should include:
o An introduction;
o A critical exploration of potential causes;
o A critical application of how you would utilise the tools and techniques taught within this module to tackle this scenario;
o Propose a leadership and development strategy; o Conclude with a critical reflection on XYZ healthcare organisation.

Part 3: 500 word Personal Development Plan (PDP) (Module LO’s 1, 5)
The PDP (linked to your reflective presentation and scenario) will focus on your short and long-term goals (using, for example SMART (Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic and Timebound) criteria, PACT (Purposeful, Actionable, Continuous and Trackable) or other equivalent methods), the actions you will take to achieve them, and how you will evaluate your progress.
The plan should be mapped against your own professional code of conduct (if relevant), the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) codes of professional conduct, and other relevant professional codes of practice/standards and underpinned by appropriate theory.
This plan will help you understand approaches for personal and professional development and how to enhance your leadership skills towards becoming a strategic leader.
The following are to be noted in the completion of all parts of this coursework:
• Ensure you to present a critical discussion on your continuing professional development.
• More detailed plans, strategies and other relevant information to support the presentation materials, and speaker notes can be included as appendices.
• A single reference list using CU APA style, covering all parts of the coursework (not included in the word count).
• Ensure that you have embedded the CMI learning outcomes within the work

Submission Instructions:
Since there is ONE submission link on Aula, you are required to combine all three parts of the composite coursework into one single (A4 landscape format) PowerPoint file before uploading it. Also note that it MUST be uploaded in A4 Landscape PowerPoint format ONLY and NOT as a pdf Document.
You need to combine on the same document all the following parts:
• A Cover page (with your Student ID number, module code and name, assessment title, word count), please see template available to download in the module guide.
• Part 1 – Critical Analysis (1500 words) in PowerPoint
• Part 2 – Audio or video-recorded PowerPoint Presentation, with Speaker notes (500 words) provided as text on the slide immediately following those used for the audio/video Presentation.
• Part 3 – Personal Development Plan (500 words) in PowerPoint
• Reference list
• Appendices
• Declaration on the use of AI

*Note for Part 2 you can upload your PowerPoint with video or keep it as a PowerPoint with embedded audio.

It is important to you and the tutors that your submission is written and presented professionally. The following requirements must be adhered to in the format of assignments:

1. Your word limit does allow for +/- 10% words in length. The limit includes words used in tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams but excludes the front cover, references list, and appendices. If you exceed the word limit, you will be penalised 10% of your overall mark.
2. Recording should not exceed 15mins.
3. The cover page – hould be used.
4. The font type should be Arial, size 12pt for text, however for the body of the text is likely to vary depending on the different parts of the assessment
5. One and a half (1.5) line spacing must be used for text on the A4 selection slides in the PowerPoint document
6. All pages should be numbered consecutively in the footer on the right.
7. Your student number should be on the footer on the left.
8. References, citations, and quotations should only be in Coventry University APA Referencing. Ensure that all statements and arguments are supported with reference to the evidence in the relevant literature.
9. Any diagrams, tables, photographic images, etc. should be appropriately labelled and referenced.

All coursework, including the presentation, must be submitted exclusively through the designated submission link available on the Aula page by 2nd of March 2026.
@1800 hours
The submission link on the module Aula page is for the submission of your final
work for the assessment.
Remember that the submission may take some time to complete, so aim to submit several hours before the deadline. The Turnitin system will record the date and time of your submission and cannot be overwritten.

If you experience any technical problems when trying to submit your work, please consult Aula help via the question mark link and contact IT services. If these problems are experienced at the time of the submission deadline and cannot be quickly resolved, please capture screenshots of the said issue and attach as evidence in your email to IT services.

Upon submission, you will receive a receipt as confirmation. In case you don't receive this receipt, it indicates that your coursework hasn't been successfully submitted, and you should attempt the submission again.

Use of AI in Assessments
This assessment falls under the Amber category, which allows limited use of AI for specific tasks as outlined below. Students must adhere strictly to the following guidelines:
1. Minimal AI Use: AI may be used only for the early planning stages, such as using AI to help brainstorm potential topics or themes for your work. Overreliance on AI is not permitted.
2. Acknowledgment: You must clearly state within your appendix how and where AI has been used in your assessment. Be specific about the content that was influenced by AI.
3. Early Drafts: If requested, you are required to provide early drafts of your work, showing its development and demonstrating which parts are original and which were assisted by AI.
Failure to comply with these rules may result in penalties, including potential academic misconduct investigations.

Development of Skills and Attributes Skills and Attributes:
This assessment aids in the development of several key skills and attributes.
Students can enhance the following abilities:
1. Communication Skills: Presenting complex ideas, reflecting on personal strengths and areas for improvement, and articulating an action plan for future leadership contribute to improved communication skills.
2. Critical Thinking: The critical reflection on the identified situation and learning therefrom encourage the development of critical thinking skills.
3. Self-Reflection: Through introspection, students identify their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, which fosters self-awareness and reflective thinking.
4. Leadership Development: Creating an action plan from the analysis of strengths and developmental areas paves the way for leadership growth and planning.
5. Research Skills: Incorporating relevant theories, models of reflection, and referencing healthcare leadership literature demonstrates research skills and the ability to integrate information from various sources.
6. Problem-Solving: Developing an action plan based on the identification of developmental areas requires problem-solving skills to strategize effective solutions.
7. Time Management: Meeting the presentation's timing requirements and adhering to the submission deadline nurtures effective time management skills.
8. Ethical and Moral Awareness: The consideration of personal values and qualities within the context of healthcare leadership literature encourages the development of ethical and moral awareness.
9. Feedback Incorporation: Addressing questions regarding stakeholders for feedback, developmental strategies, and measurement of leadership development highlights the importance of incorporating feedback for personal growth.
10. Technological Proficiency: Creating a digital presentation and submitting it via Turnitin demonstrates proficiency in using technology for educational purposes.

These skills and attributes are aligned with the module's goals and contribute to the holistic development of students, enhancing their readiness for future leadership roles.

Marking and Feedback
How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment will be marked by the module team
How will I receive my grades and feedback?
Provisional marks will be released once internally moderated.
Feedback will be provided by the module team alongside grades release.
Upon marks being released, students will gain access to individual feedback and feedforward points. To access this feedback, log in to AULA and review your submission using Turnitin. If assistance is needed during this process, please seek support from the module team.

What will I be marked against?
Details of the marking criteria for this task can be found at the bottom of this assignment brief.

Assessed Module Learning Outcomes
The Learning Outcomes for this module align to the marking criteria which can be found at the end of this brief. Ensure you understand the marking criteria to ensure successful achievement of the assessment task. The following module learning outcomes are assessed in this task:

1. Critically explore leadership theories and identify the characteristics of effective leaders and applicability to healthcare settings.
2. Critically analyse complexities within health systems and explore strategies to improve organisational culture and wellbeing.
3. Critically evaluate organisational performance, effectiveness and identify the impact of challenges affecting quality improvements within health systems 4. Critically analyse organizational culture and the impact of health and wellbeing on leading and creating healthy work systems.
5. Critically apply diverse tools and techniques towards self-development, recognizing impact on developing leadership capabilities.

CMI integrated learning module covered within this assessment
Unit 716 Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing
CMI LO1 - understand the impact of mental health and wellbeing on organisational performance.
CMI LO2 - Know how to develop a culture of mental health and wellbeing.
Unit 714 - Personal and Professional Development for Strategic Leaders
CMI LO1 - Understanding approaches for personal and professional development.
CMI LO2 - Know how to develop as a strategic leader through personal and professional development.

Assignment Support and Academic Integrity
If you have any questions about this assignment please see the Student Guidance on Coursework for more information.

Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar:
You are expected to use effective, accurate, and appropriate language within this assessment task.
Academic Integrity:
The work you submit must be your own, or in the case of groupwork, that of your group. All sources of information need to be acknowledged and attributed; therefore, you must provide references for all sources of information and acknowledge any tools used in the production of your work. We use detection software and make routine checks for evidence of academic misconduct.
It is your responsibility to keep a record of how your thinking has developed as you progress through to submission. Appropriate evidence could include versioncontrolled documents, developmental sketchbooks, or journals. This evidence can be called upon if we suspect academic misconduct.
If using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the development of your assignment, you must reference which tools you have used and for what purposes you have used them. This information must be acknowledged in your final submission.
Definitions of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and collusion can be found on the Student Portal. All cases of suspected academic misconduct are referred for investigation, the outcomes of which can have profound consequences to your studies. For more information on academic integrity please visit the Academic and Research Integrity section of the Student Portal.
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Administration of Assessment
Module Leader Name: Nnenna Enebeli
Module Leader Email: ad9599@coventry.ac.uk
Assignment Category: Composite
Attempt Type: Standard
Component Code: CW
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Assessment Marking Criteria

Mark Bands Module LO1: Critical Exploration of
Leadership Theories and Characteristics of
Effective Healthcare Leaders Module LO2:
Analysis of Systems
Thinking in Health Systems Module LO3:
Evaluation of
Challenges and
Effectiveness in
Leading Quality
Improvements Module LO4:
Examination of
Organisational
Culture, Health, and
Wellbeing in
Leadership Module LO5:
Application of Tools and Techniques for
Self-Development in Leadership Written and Verbal
Presentation,
Communication, and Design
Outstanding (80-100%) Demonstrates
exceptional critical analysis of leadership theories, leadership styles and impact, effectively identifying characteristics of highly effective and strategic healthcare leaders. Exceptional use of evidence and theory. Provides an outstanding critical analysis of systems thinking in health systems, demonstrating deep understanding and strong theoretical integration. Demonstrates exceptional evaluation of challenges, effectiveness, and impact in leading quality improvements within health systems. Strong critical depth. Provides exceptional
analysis of organisational culture, health and wellbeing and their impact on leadership demonstrating deep insights into health and wellbeing strategies. Exceptionally applies diverse tools and techniques for selfawareness and selfdevelopment,
reflecting critically on leadership growth with strong evidence and application. Exceptionally clear, professional, creative and engaging written and verbal presentation. Outstanding use of visuals, structure, and academic tone. Timing and delivery of the verbal presentation are impeccable. Excellent use of relevant references
Excellent (70-79%) Provides a thorough critical analysis of leadership theories and styles, with strong discussion of effective healthcare leaders. Well-supported by evidence and theory. Offers a comprehensive analysis of systems thinking within health systems, showing strong theoretical connections and evidence-based discussion. Provides a strong evaluation of leadership challenges and
quality
improvements, with some insightful discussions. Presents a strong discussion of organisational culture, health, and wellbeing, supported by relevant evidence and theoretical insights. Applies a variety of self-awareness and self-development tools and techniques with strong critical reflection on their impact on leadership development. Clear, creative and professional written and verbal presentation with strong visuals and structure, as appropriate. Timing and delivery of the verbal presentation are effective. Very good use of relevant references.
Very Good Offers a solid discussion Provides a very good Evaluates leadership Discusses Applies self- Very good written and
(60-69%) of leadership theories, styles and characteristics of effective healthcare leaders. Some minor gaps in integrating evidence and theory. analysis of systems thinking, with relevant examples and discussion, though some areas lack depth. challenges and
quality
improvements with relevant evidence, but critical depth may be inconsistent. organisational culture including health and wellbeing in leadership with very good insight and some strategies but
may lack critical engagement in certain areas. awareness and selfdevelopment tools and techniques but with some gaps in critical reflection and leadership application. verbal presentation style and structure. Some minor issues with visuals, tone, or timing, as appropriate. Good use of relevant references.
Good (5059%) Provides a good discussion of leadership theories and styles, though critical depth is limited. Some relevant examples used. Discusses systems thinking in health systems but lacks depth or may rely on descriptive rather than analytical points. Presents a good evaluation of leadership challenges and quality improvements.
Discussion is present but lacks strong critical engagement. Provides a good discussion of organisational culture and health and wellbeing. Some important areas may be underexplored. Uses selfdevelopment tools but lacks critical reflection on their application to leadership growth. Good written and verbal presentation with noticeable errors in
visuals, structure, or timing. Engagement may be inconsistent. Good use of relevant references.
Pass (4049%) Offers a minimal discussion of leadership theories and styles with
limited critical engagement. Lacks depth in analysis and supporting evidence. Provides a superficial analysis of systems thinking. Some points are relevant but lack clear theoretical connections. Offers a limited evaluation of leadership challenges and quality improvements. Evidence may be weak or inconsistently applied. Discusses organisational culture and health briefly, but the discussion is superficial and lacks strong supporting evidence. Demonstrates minimal application of self-development tools, with little reflection on leadership impact. Basic written presentation with significant issues in visuals, tone, or structure.
Timing may be off. Minimal use of relevant references.
Fail (0-39%) Fails to critically explore leadership theories and styles or identify key characteristics of Fails to demonstrate an understanding of systems thinking in health systems. Fails to evaluate leadership challenges and quality Fails to discuss organisational culture including health and well-being and their Lacks application of self-development tools and techniques, with no Poorly structured and unclear presentation. Visuals and timing are inadequate. Engagement
effective healthcare leaders. Discussion is vague or unsupported by evidence. Analysis is weak or absent. improvements. Discussion may be missing, unclear, or unsupported by evidence. role in leadership. Evidence and theoretical connections are absent or insufficient. meaningful reflection on leadership development. is minimal or absent. References not included.