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Title | LEADING AND MANAGING PROJECT TEAMS | ||
Code | EBUS536 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr M Tickle Operations and Supply Chain Management M.Tickle@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 |
16 |
36 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Examination There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): 2 | 2 hours | 60 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): 2 | -3000 words | 40 |
Aims |
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This module investigates the importance and impact of effective people management and leadership throughout the life of a project. It aims to equip the student with the necessary understanding, tools and techniques to manage projects within organisations and to be effective at developing, leading and managing project teams. Students will therefore, have the skills to lead, develop and support project team members to do their job effectively, in the required time, to be required quality and cost. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the role of the project manager and project teams and how these operate within organisations; |
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(LO2) Understand and assess the need for development of team members and put in place appropriate development plans; |
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(LO3) Use tools and techniques to help with leadership, development and control of teams; |
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(LO4) Manage, interpret and critically examine conflict situations so that they have minimal impact on project progress; |
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(LO5) Use tools and techniques to influence team working in order to optimise team performance; |
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(LO6) Understand theory and empirical research findings published in some recently published studies in this area of research. |
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(S1) Communication skills. Developed through case studies and role play. |
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(S2) Analytical skills. Developed through lectures and practical exercises. |
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(S3) Commercial awareness. Developed through lectures and private study. |
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(S4) Innovation, creativity, problem-solving. Developed through lectures and practical exercises. |
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(S5) Negotiation skills. Developed through lectures and role play. |
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(S6) Presentation skills. Developed through case study analysis. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module will be delivered by a combination of lectures, class discussion and seminars. Lectures are designed to provide essential information and introduce students to theoretical models. Class discussion and seminars help to assimilate the knowledge and consider its application. Lectures x 20 hours Seminars x 16 hours Self-directed learning x 114 hours |
Syllabus |
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Leadership and people management in the context of effective project management: The contribution of individuals and teams in successful projects; Groups and Teams: Difference between groups and teams; Organisation in the context of effective project management: The project as part of the functional organisation; Managing Individuals: Interpersonal communications; Leadership: Importance of
leadership in successful projects; Leading effective project teams: Teambuilding in a project management context; Leadership self-development: Professional and ethical responsibilities of project leadership; |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |