Leading Complex Projects
Duration:
1 Teaching Period
Unit Code:
PRM70002
Contact Hours:
Recommended 10 hours of study per week
About this unit
This unit enables students to learn how to lead and manage effectively in difficult environments. It examines approaches to managing large collaborative projects including global and international initiatives, portfolio management and program management. Students will develop an understanding of leadership roles in in complex environments and demonstrate the ability to implement portfolio management frameworks and evaluate the realisation of project benefits. On completion of this unit students should be able to apply systems thinking in the development of creative approaches to project management including the application of collaborative communication tools to support complex project environment.
Content
- Apply advanced knowledge of theory and practice in the leadership and management of complex project environments
- Critically evaluate and develop approaches for managing projects in international and global contexts
- Analyse business scenarios and implement the most appropriate project, program and portfolio solutions
- Critically evaluate and develop innovative responses to the management of virtual projects and virtual project teams
- Communicate effectively as a professional and function as an effective leader or member of a team