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 CPD Postgraduate Level Undergraduate Level Speaker StudentSpace 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 21 st 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