PROJECT LEADERSHIP
MGT5PLS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide you with an introduction to the competencies required to support effective leadership and governance for project management. In this subject you will examine a broad range of project management and leadership concepts to illustrate the significant role that effective project management leadership can have in project and organisational success. You will also examine projects as vehicles of strategic change and transformation. A range of issues associated with delivering project success will be covered, including: leadership styles and how effective leaders facilitate project success and change; project team planning; human resources in the project context; the role of effective governance, stakeholder management and engagement, and understanding people management practices to align team performance with project outcomes.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MGT5PMT
Co-requisites MGT5IPM
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Priority given to students enrolled in LMPM: Master of Management (Project Management), then order of application among students enrolled in a course at the City (Collins Street) campus.
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | On-line journal articles and chapters | Prescribed | TBD | TBD |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Examine and Critically analyse major streams of leadership theory and how leadership relates to various aspects of project effectiveness and efficiency.
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover key theoretical positions around project leadership. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these theoretical positions and apply learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. As a project leader, demonstrate high level effective and appropriate communication with project team members and different stakeholders.
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover key theoretical positions around project leadership. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these theoretical positions and apply learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
03. Determine and address the diverse needs of project stakeholders, formulate innovative solutions and demonstrate sound decision making related to project management.
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover key theoretical positions around project leadership. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these theoretical positions and apply learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Recommend differentiated actions for leaders in different phases of the project lifecycle.
- Activities:
- Class lectures, discussion and readings cover key theoretical positions around project leadership. Assessment provides opportunity to engage critically with these theoretical positions and apply learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on any day including weekend
at night
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assignment (2000 words equivalent) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Inquiry/research, Critical thinking, and Writing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student) 30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Teamwork including leadership and working in groups. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Reflective journal (1500 words equivalent)30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Ethical behaviour. | 30 | 02, 03 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
44
-
50
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 44 to week 50
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assignment (2000 words equivalent) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Inquiry/research, Critical thinking, and Writing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student) 30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Teamwork including leadership and working in groups. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Reflective journal (1500 words equivalent)30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Ethical behaviour. | 30 | 02, 03 |
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
16
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 16
and delivered via online.
"This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assignment (2000 words equivalent) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Inquiry/research, Critical thinking, and Writing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student) 30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Teamwork including leadership and working in groups. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Reflective journal (1500 words equivalent)30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Ethical behaviour. | 30 | 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assignment (2000 words equivalent) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Inquiry/research, Critical thinking, and Writing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student) 30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Teamwork including leadership and working in groups. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Reflective journal (1500 words equivalent)30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Ethical behaviour. | 30 | 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
46
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
in week 46
and delivered via blended.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assignment (2000 words equivalent) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Inquiry/research, Critical thinking, and Writing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student) 30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Teamwork including leadership and working in groups. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Reflective journal (1500 words equivalent)30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Ethical behaviour. | 30 | 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeila Afshari
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assignment (2000 words equivalent) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Inquiry/research, Critical thinking, and Writing. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Group assignment (1250 words equivalent per student) 30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Teamwork including leadership and working in groups. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Reflective journal (1500 words equivalent)30 | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of Ethical behaviour. | 30 | 02, 03 |