81799 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SOFT SKILLS M

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

Al termine dell’attività formativa, lo studente è in grado di acquisire le abilità richieste per svolgere con successo la professione di ingegnere, con particolare riferimento alle cosiddette soft skill, ovvero abilità non tecniche quali le capacità di ragionamento induttivo/deduttivo/analitico/progettuale, capacità comunicative ed empolyability. Lo studente è in grado di usare gli strumenti di base per la gestione di progetti, come i diagrammi i Gantt e Pert, la divisione del lavoro in work package, la stima dei costi di progetto e aspetti correlati.

Contenuti

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

I.Introduction (approx 3 hours).

II. A Pragmatic Approach to Project Management (approx 9 hours).

- Projects, Roles, WBS

- Gantt and PERT Diagrams

- Cost Assessment

- Submitting a Project Proposal

III. Soft Skills and Aptitudes (approx 9 hours).

- Introduction to Cognitive Processes

- Human Behaviour

- Success and Talent

- Aptitudes

- Team Work

- Leadership

IV. Communication Skills (approx 9 hours).

- Fundamentals of Human Communication

- Persuasion

- Inter-Personal Communication

- Presentation Skills

The course will possibly include one seminar offered by a professional.

Testi/Bibliografia

Slidesets. Several books will be suggested for additional reading during the classes. None of them is specifically useful to cover the contents of the course. The course requires attendance.

Metodi didattici

Some lectures are based on the alternation of a presentation by the instructor and group work.

Moreover, students will be assigned tasks to be performed every week by mid of the following week.

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

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

The written questionnaire will include close-answer questions on the theoretical aspects addressed by the course.

Prior to the date of the exam the student will deliver to the instructor by a specific deadline:

1) a three page research project proposal, following the template provided by the instructor (see www.robertoverdone.org);

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

3) a slideset for a five-minute pitch.

By the day before the exam date, the student will be informed whether they can be admitted to the exam.

During the oral exam, the student will present in five minutes the slideset prepared.

More precise criteria for assessments will be provided during the lectures.

Strumenti a supporto della didattica

Slidesets.

Online forms and tests.

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Roberto Verdone