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Project Management

Authors: Christian Baier/Andreas Knoth
Instructors: Anna Royon-Weigelt/Danuta Janicka-Mierzwa

Credits: 8

• To give an overview of the theoretical framework and phase-model of project management
• To become familiar with and learn how to use selected project management tools
• To apply framework and tools in team-based project work

• Project life cycle, organisational structure, organisational behavior
• Improvement of conversation and negotiation skills, knowledge in conflict management and co-operation for successful team work
• Tools for goal setting, planning, controlling and evaluation and their application within exercises and case scenarios
• Planning and implementing self-selected net based projects in an East European context in teams of 4 to 5 participants, utilising the skills and methods learnt

Tests, exercises and participation in online discussions within each unit will count for the final grade as well as the achievements of the group project and the final paper.

Example task from the Project Management Module
Case Study Exercise: Dab i Sosna Woodworking Company (individual & group work; adapted from: Max Wideman, http://maxwideman.com/papers/index.htm)

The „Dab i Sosna“-Case study is a comprehensive project management case. Most incidents described in this case study are typical of practice situations. They may not happen all on the same project, but this case shows how starting a project without understanding project management and its processes can lead even to dangerous situations for organizations.

Module abstract
Please find a reading example here: Project Management.