Leadership in Global Projects
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD27DPM004 |
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| Type: | Free choise |
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| Level: | Master |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Aho, Anne-Maria |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| B303-2016 |
1 spring |
5.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to introduce students to the main characteristics of global projects and programs, and develop students’ skills in effectively leading and working in global teams. One goal of the course to provide students with both the conceptual understanding and the behavioral skills required to implement strategies for effective leadership and team work in a global project. It is expected that students will leave this course with comprehensive knowledge of how to diagnose and intervene as leader, member, or consultant to improve the effectiveness of leadership and teams in any setting.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the student 135 h, of which
- scheduled studies 25 h
- autonomous studies 110 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Strategic Project Management
Contents
Forming a global team, project leadership, global communication, global organizations, collaborative teams, and collaborative techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading
Jean Binders (2007), Global Project Management; Communicating, collaboration, and management across borders.
Reeve, J. (2001) ‘Understanding motivation and emotion – third edition’ (John Wiley & Sons, USA)
Other material given by lecturer
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, project work and exercises
Assessment Criteria
5: The student is able to utilize the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
3: The student is able to utilize the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilize the methods learnt during the study unit
Assessment Methods
Lectures, group work, project work and exercises
Work Placement
None
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