Projektledning och ledarskap 10 hp

The course consists of two major parts: Project management and Leadership. The former part includes fundamental project methodology with methods and tools within both linear/sequential planning project management and agile project management. Methods and strategies for different project typologies are introduced. The latter part gives an overall introduction to leadership in general and to project leadership in particular, including theories and models for how individuals, groups and leaders influence each other and the outcome of the project. The course includes the following elements: Project management - Project by definition and the benefits of projects as an organizational model - Project models and processes - Agile project management - Project tools within sequential and agile projects - Project organization and the role of the project manager - Meeting techniques - Hand-over, closure and evaluation. Leadership - Perspectives on leadership roles, actions and styles - Project leadership, teamwork and group dynamics - Social roles within teams - Understanding motivation and needs in achieving results - Communication and communicative skills - Intercultural communication within projects