A Division of Patten University
PMP 671
Building and Managing Project Teams
Semester Units
3
Prerequisite
BUS 602
Course Description
Building and Managing Project Teams provides a comprehensive overview of project management with a focus on leadership, team building, and effective communication. The course explores organizational theory, the distinctions between management and leadership, and strategies for planning, risk management, and conflict resolution. Students will examine cultural diversity’s impact on project teams and the integration of emerging technologies, such as AI, in modern project management. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications, students will develop the skills needed to lead and manage diverse teams in dynamic environments.
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Define project management, and its role in the workplace.
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Explain classical organizational theory and how it relates to project management and project teams.
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Differentiate between management and leadership.
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Differentiate between different team structures to determine the ideal context for each.
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Apply communication and listening techniques to manage a project.
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Apply conflict resolution techniques to manage a project.
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Analyze the influence cultural and ethnic differences have on project teams to develop a successful international project team.