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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Project management and leadership are interlinked, but some project managers pay too much attention to managing and spend too little time leading. The reality is that both are necessary, but alone each is not sufficient. How the leading or managing is done shapes the attribution of how effective the project manager is seen to be. Many aspects of managing and leading can be viewed as processes, and these can be learnt. This unit will explore how this can be done, and will guide students toward becoming better at both project management and project leadership. We examine theories of leadership and basic workplace psychology, and focus on skills for self-management, effective team-work and the development of your future skills.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
The early weeks examine theories of leadership and workplace psychology and discuss their application to different aspects of project management. Later weeks examine specific skills underlying leadership, using self-reflection, self-assessment quizzes, observation outside class, classroom activities and discussions. The focus here is on learning about yourself and the future development of your leadership skills. Much of the learning process involves discussing ideas with other students, often from different cultural backgrounds, and presenting personal opinions. It is important to participate in these discussions. It is also important to read the readings for each week prior to class. The assignments will help deepen theoretical understanding and awareness of your practical skills and develop critical appraisal skills. They require demonstrating your learning from readings, classroom activities and personal reflection over the semester. This Unit uses technology enhanced learning (TEL) to enhance the teaching and learning experiences for students and tutors by enabling them to engage in ways that would not normally be available or effective in a more traditional classroom / lecture environment. TEL achieves better student experiences and outcomes and uses more effective teaching practices. The unit involves a mix of delivery modes, teaching approaches and learning styles. In addition, some of the modules in the unit will be delivered by online video classroom & webinars; mirroring the way that businesses use to communicate and learn. The use of these techniques will help connect on and off campus students, and provide more flexible study arrangements for students with careers or caring responsibilities.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Quiz | 10% |
| Assignment | Group Assignment (Case Study) | 40% |
| Portfolio | Personal Learning Portfolio | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Quiz | 10% |
| Assignment | Group Assignment (Case Study) | 40% |
| Portfolio | Personal Learning Porfolio | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Project management and leadership are interlinked, but some project managers pay too much attention to managing and spend too little time leading. The reality is that both are necessary, but alone each is not sufficient. How the leading or managing is done shapes the attribution of how effective the project manager is seen to be. Many aspects of managing and leading can be viewed as processes, and these can be learnt. This unit will explore how this can be done, and will guide students toward becoming better at both project management and project leadership. We examine theories of leadership and basic workplace psychology, and focus on skills for self-management, effective team-work and the development of your future skills.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
The early weeks examine theories of leadership and workplace psychology and discuss their application to different aspects of project management. Later weeks examine specific skills underlying leadership, using self-reflection, self-assessment quizzes, observation outside class, classroom activities and discussions. The focus here is on learning about yourself and the future development of your leadership skills. Much of the learning process involves discussing ideas with other students, often from different cultural backgrounds, and presenting personal opinions. It is important to participate in these discussions. It is also important to read the readings for each week prior to class. The assignments will help deepen theoretical understanding and awareness of your practical skills and develop critical appraisal skills. They require demonstrating your learning from readings, classroom activities and personal reflection over the semester. This Unit uses technology enhanced learning (TEL) to enhance the teaching and learning experiences for students and tutors by enabling them to engage in ways that would not normally be available or effective in a more traditional classroom / lecture environment. TEL achieves better student experiences and outcomes and uses more effective teaching practices. The unit involves a mix of delivery modes, teaching approaches and learning styles. In addition, some of the modules in the unit will be delivered by online video classroom & webinars; mirroring the way that businesses use to communicate and learn. The use of these techniques will help connect on and off campus students, and provide more flexible study arrangements for students with careers or caring responsibilities.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Quiz | 10% |
| Assignment | Group Assignment (Case Study) | 40% |
| Portfolio | Personal Learning Portfolio | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Quiz | 10% |
| Assignment | Group Assignment (Case Study) | 40% |
| Portfolio | Personal Learning Porfolio | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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