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Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
PMnetwork for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Sixth Workshop
University of Westminster
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Space to Learn – Issues and Opportunities
Denise Bower & Nancy Madter
University of Leeds
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Current Research Interest
Improving the effectiveness of project management learning and teaching/ transferrable skill
development through learning environment investigation, definition and guidance.
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Learning Outcomes/Objectives
Theory and Higher-order Skills
Tools and Techniques
Managing Complex and Dynamic Situations
4S Learning Environment Model
Skill
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Opportunities
• Draw from existing innovative/creative environments – space evaluations
• Preparing students for the 21st Century workplace – industry survey
• Observation
• Sharing good practice/Funding opportunities
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Space Evaluations
• Use the environment to increase effectiveness and efficiency of learning and PM skill development
• Evaluation Form
• Literature review and site visits - No clear evidence of improved learning
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Preparing Students for the Workplace– Industry Survey
• Approx. 10 project based firms;
• Directors, Training Managers, PM’s;
• Investigate the current state of PM workplace training and industry’s use of the learning environment.
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Preliminary Findings
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Primary Factors Impacting L+D• Students:
– Correctly targeting your audience – Willingness to learn
• Subject/Skill:– Relevant and interesting to participants– How soon it is used
• Speaker:– Quality of facilitation
TIME AND COST
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Does the Environment Contribute to Effective Development?
Three streams:
• Really matters – impact is underestimated
• Yes, but just in terms of getting people away from the job
• All about facilitation
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
“Frankly, I think they probably should have learned it before they got to us.”
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Underdeveloped Skills• Emotional Intelligence • Communication• Planning • Running Meetings • Managing People • The Big Picture• Interpersonal appreciation and understanding• Developing Others
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Group Observation
• Observing group work in a variety of academic environments;
• Looking at:• Environment composition, hygiene and ergonomics
• Participant organisation, interaction and communication
• Facilitator access and contact time
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Conclusions
There is a relationship that cannot be ignored between the speakers, the students, the space and the subject. Appropriate configurations must be determined to promote improved PM learning and development, efficiency of teaching and
industry ready graduates.
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
An exercise for this afternoon
• Matching competency development with spaces
• In groups match the competencies with the “ideal” learning environment
• Justify your answer and comment on any limitations!
Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Planning• Managing people• Teamwork• Leadership
• Chalk and talk• Role playing• Group work• Self-directed• Facilitated• Simulation
• Lecture theatre• e-learning• Innovation lab• Media theatre• Computer
cluster• Break-out space
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