Project Management and Leadership

About

This course provides a fundamental understanding of project management and leadership, focusing on both traditional and agile project management methods. Students learn to use relevant tools and methods to effectively lead projects and understand the impact of group dynamics on the work environment and results. The course also covers essential leadership theories for motivating and leading teams in various project settings.

The course consists of two major parts: Project management and Leadership.

The former part includes fundamental project methodology with methods and tools within both linear/sequential planning project management and agile project management. Methods and strategies for different project typologies are introduced.

The latter part gives an overall introduction to leadership in general and to project leadership in particular, including theories and models for how individuals, groups and leaders influence each other and the outcome of the project.

The course includes the following elements:

Project management
- Project by definition and the benefits of projects as an organizational model
- Project models and processes
- Agile project management
- Project tools within sequential and agile projects
- Project organization and the role of the project manager
- Meeting techniques - Hand-over, closure and evaluation.

Leadership
- Perspectives on leadership roles, actions and styles
- Project leadership, teamwork and group dynamics
- Social roles within teams
- Understanding motivation and needs in achieving results
- Communication and communicative skills
- Intercultural communication within projects

Level of Education: Undergraduate G2F
General entry requirements and taken courses 60 credits in first cycle in Engineering, Business Administration, or the equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required