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Abstract
Large changes in infrastructure but also in the company organization are the result of complex projects. But how are they managed and why do projects sometimes work excellentl and fail miserably in other cases? In this course we will highlight methods of project management using practical examples.
Objective
- Getting to know common project management methods - Selection of suitable methodology for the PM and identification of possible stumbling blocks - Gathering first experiences as a project manager by means of case studies and scenarios
Content
Our world changes daily: openings or conversions of infrastructure objects (airports, train stations, skyscrapers etc.) are only the tip of the iceberg as visible results of major projects. Other achievements might be even more complex even though they are not immediately visible to the eye – just think of our water or electricity supply. But also in our service world, especially in the age of digital change, project management is an enormously important key to success. Which methods play a role here and why do they sometimes work excellently and fail miserably in other cases? In order to get into the topic, we will start small and use a number of basic examples or “case studies” and try to identify where project management comes in. Reviewing the cases, we will isolate management components and learn about fundamental project management concepts. Some of these might be relevant in our daily lifes even though we might not even have realized that we are “managing a project”. Once we have identified basic project management concepts, we will have a closer look into the choice of techniques and explore in which context they are typically used. In order to practice our knowledge, we will review known projects and identify project management requirements, identify project management steps and try to link them to some of the concepts discussed previously. As a next step we will review a number of famous projects and investigate why they have been successes or which steps went wrong so they are seen as failures. So in the last part of our workshop, we will hopefully be prepared to go back to some more case studies and try to apply our knowledge to make these projects a great success!
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 25
- Signup End
- 13.02.2022
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar |
Project Management: Core Elements for Success and/or Failure
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 16 h semesterly |