81799 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SOFT SKILLS M

Anno Accademico 2019/2020

  • Docente: Roberto Verdone
  • Crediti formativi: 3
  • Lingua di insegnamento: Inglese
  • Modalità didattica: Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza

Contenuti

The syllabus is reported below. More information on the course approach can be found on www.robertoverdone.org.

 

Success and Talent.

Soft Skills.

Communication and Presentation Skills.

Team Working.

Leadership.

Engineering as a Job.

Employability.

Project Management.

Research Project Proposals.

Experiences from the Field.

Testi/Bibliografia

Handouts provided by the instructor.

Books available on demand.

Metodi didattici

The time spent during classes (30 hours) will be based on:

Chalk and Talk (about 30%).

Active Learning: students will be grouped in teams and will work on assignments under the supervision of the instructor (about 30%).

Interactive Sessions: brainstormings, discussions, etc (about 30%).

A number of seminars given by professionals (about 10%).

Many classes will start with a chalk-and-talk session, followed by active learning and an interactive session.

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

The student will undergo a written questionnaire plus an oral exam.

The written questionnaire will be proposed during the course. It will include close-answer questions on the theoretical aspects related to soft skills. Students will be incentivised to pass it before end of the course. Otherwise, they will be given the chance to pass it on the day of the oral exam.

Prior to the date of the exam the student will deliver via email to the instructor:

1) a one page report on a topic agreed with the instructor, following the template provided by the instructor (see www.robertoverdone.org under "Courses")

2) a three page research project proposal, following the template provided by the instructor (see www.robertoverdone.org under "Courses")

3) A SWOT analysis related to a project agreed with the instructor.

4) A powerpoint presentation on a topic agreed with the instructor, following the template provided by the instructor (see www.robertoverdone.org under "Courses").

5) His/Her CV with a cover letter, simulating the application for a job position as project manager.

During the exam, all above items will be discussed orally.

Strumenti a supporto della didattica

Slidesets.

Link ad altre eventuali informazioni

http://www.robertoverdone.org

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Roberto Verdone

SDGs

Lavoro dignitoso e crescita economica Imprese innovazione e infrastrutture

L'insegnamento contribuisce al perseguimento degli Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile dell'Agenda 2030 dell'ONU.