Course overview
This course will provide students with advanced knowledge in respect to the development and management of teams as cohesive project units with critical links between people, ideas and information. Students will study a broad set of inter-related theoretical concepts and practical processes across the project lifecycle including: leadership styles, project leadership; human behaviour and group dynamics; project team planning; project organisation structures; project staffing; decision making and problem solving; team development; communication theory; personal communications; interpersonal skills; and relationship management.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate the importance of, and an understanding in, the role of people in respect to effective project leadership and team management across a typical project lifecycle.
- Evaluate project leadership and team management situations and provide insight into best practice within this area.
- Analyse complex ideas within project leadership contexts and effectively communicate viewpoints.
- Exhibit the appropriate knowledge to solve complex problems in respect to leading project teams.