Teamwork and Project Management - Study guide

After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:

- identifies the principles and challenges of multi-cultural teamwork
- recognizes different tools and practices of project management
- develops teamwork and works purposefully in diverse teams
- takes advantage of good practice in project work
- sees opportunities and advantages of diversity in project teams
- collaborates inclusively, ethically, sustainably and responsibly in multi-cultural teams

No prerequisites.

- principles of efficient teamwork
- team roles, team development and team structure
- advantages of and challenges in multi-cultural teams
- principles of project management
- project planning and executing
- evaluation of project completion

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

You can describe group dynamics and the basics of project management. You understand the challenges of multicultural teamwork. You can complete assigned tasks in a project with guidance.

You can analyse group dynamics and apply project management tools to your own tasks. You actively participate in multicultural teamwork, taking responsibility for achieving project goals. You can give and receive feedback from peers and the team, and conduct self-assessment. You can set objectives and work within a team according to the agreed-upon plan.

You can plan, execute, and evaluate teamwork and projects, setting development goals for both yourself and your team. You can leverage multicultural teams, analyse team effectiveness, and assess performance. You can use feedback to reflect on and analyse both your team's work and your own actions.

This is a contact course and the lectures are held at the Pasila campus. You are expected to attend lectures regularly. Participation in the course lectures will affect your grade. Therefore, for those unable to attend lectures, a virtual implementation is available. Additionally, if you have existing knowledge in this area, you may showcase your skills through a demonstration of competence (RPL).

Beyond just theoretical understanding, you will actively participate in team-based assignments and discussions that mirror worklife collaboration.

Belbin Limited, s.a. The nine Belbin team roles.

Bell, G. 2013. Teamwork makes the team work. An interview with Dr Meredith Belbin. Human Resource Management International Digest 21, 2, 45-47.

Friedman, R. 21.10.2021. 5 things high-performing teams do differently. Harvard Business Review.

Gido, J., Clements, J. & Baker, R. 2017. Successful project management. South-Western College Pub.

Lencioni, P. 2002. The five dysfunctions of a team. A leadership favel. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. e-book.

Meslec, N. & Cureu, P. L. 2015. Are balanced groups better? Belbin roles in collaborative learning groups. Learning and Individual Differences, 39, 81-88.

In this course, you will explore case studies and real-life examples that connect what you learn with actual work situations. This will help you use your new knowledge and skills to improve your work in organizations.

Pasila Campus

No exam.

English

The course materials and assignments reflect global perspectives, enriched by the diverse experiences of your fellow students.

15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

The course has three assignments to submit. All assignments are graded on a scale of 0-5. Assignments 1 and 2 are mandatory and must be completed to pass the course. If you fail to submit the assignment 3, the grade of that is zero. 1) Analysis of teamwork skills (individual assignment, 40% of the grade): Assess and reflect on your teamwork abilities. 2) Project work (team assignment, 30% of the grade): Collaborate on a project, experiencing team dynamics first-hand. 3) Project reflection (individual assignment, 20% of the grade): Analyze and reflect on the project experience. Assignments 1 and 2 are essential for course completion. Detailed guidelines will be provided in the first session.

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

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CONTACT
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Demonstration of key competencies

This course can also be completed by demonstrating your competence. Before attempting the demonstration, please review the study guide. Compare your own skills and knowledge with the learning objectives specified in the study guide. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you will show your existing competence that aligns with the course's content. It's important to thoroughly understand the learning objectives and assessment criteria before you decide to do the demonstration. For more information about demonstrating key competencies, visit Moodle https://hhmoodle.haaga-helia.fi/course/view.php?id=37821§ion=5#tabs-tree-start (course key: RPL).

Toni von Martens

15 - 40

Your final grade for this course will be based on individual assignments, each with its own weighting, as well as team assignments. The course is graded on a scale from 0 to 5. The evaluation method used is an evaluation matrix.

ITBBA Business Information Technology

0.00 cr

H-5