Programme Details
Rationale
Projects move us. They inspire action. When properly managed, they give meaning and direction to our efforts, produce change. In this course, you will learn about agile project management approaches, understand the differences from classic approach, decide the management approach to follow in different contexts, understand how common challenges faced by project teams can be solved, and prepare to “defend” your project in carefully designed learning environments.
Syllabus
1. “WATERFALL” Approach and “AGILE” Approach (Scrum-based)
2. Requirements Elicitation Based on Design Thinking
3. Leadership: Models, Theories, Traits, and Contextual Fit
4. Negotiation and Conflict Management
5. Negotiation Frameworks, Tactics, and Common Mistakes
6. Team Formation, Effectiveness, and Culture
7. Attributes of High-Performing Teams
8. Project PITCH
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Understand the applications of the “WATERFALL” and “AGILE” approaches in project management;
- Define strategies, have a clear vision of the BATNA, and prepare for negotiation;
- Understand the importance of adapting leadership style to the context, the people involved, and emerging challenges;
- Develop an advanced understanding of how to manage the unexpected throughout the project lifecycle;
- Understand the fundamental components of a PITCH deck and be prepared to deliver the PITCH
References
1. PMI – A guide to the project management Body of Knowledge. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Project Management Institute, 2017.
2. Ken Schwaber, Jeff Sutherland, Guia do Scrum, Scrum Guide, Trad. Pedro Silva e Mário Pereira, 2017.
3. Robert Curedale, Design Thinking Processes and Methods, Design Community College Inc, 5th Ed., 2019.
4. Jeanne Liedtka, Tim Ogilvie, Designing for Growth: A manager’s design thinking toolkit, Columbia University Press, 2011.