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PMGT2822: Reframing Projects (2020 - Semester 2)
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| Unit: | PMGT2822: Reframing Projects (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Faculty/School: | Project Management |
| Unit Coordinator/s: |
Ang, Karyne
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| Session options: | Semester 2 |
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| Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
| Pre-Requisites: | ENGG1863 OR PMGT1852. |
| Brief Handbook Description: | The possibilities inherent in any project are constrained by the assumptions that we, and other stakeholders, bring to it. This Unit of Study builds upon skills developed in other units of study, such as, critical thinking, systems thinking and communication and introduces design thinking to assist stakeholders to rethink and understand what is possible in any given project, in order to enhance value. Upon the completion of this course, students will develop skills to think diversely, take action in ambiguity and ensure projects deliver value to all stakeholders. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | None. |
| Lecturer/s: |
Remington , Kaye
Anichenko, Kate |
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Attributes listed here represent the key course goals (see Course Map tab) designated for this unit. The list below describes how these attributes are developed through practice in the unit. See Learning Outcomes and Assessment tabs for details of how these attributes are assessed.
| Attribute Development Method | Attribute Developed |
| Students will be able to apply critical thinking, systems thinking and design methods to satisifice customer needs to a range of project challenges of increasing complexity. | Technical Expertise (Level 2) |
| Students will be able to critically appraise, re-frame issues and communicate those issues for specific audiences in order to facilitate diffusion of systemic and innovative thinking. | People, Roles and Relationships (Level 2) |
| Students will be able to use systems thinking, design thinking and appropriate communication to re-frame project requirements, structure problems and introduce new solutions for projects in full consideration of the overall strategic implications. | Strategic Perspective (Level 2) |
For explanation of attributes and levels see Project Management Learning Progression Table 2019.
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Strategic Perspective (Level 2)| Assessment Methods: |
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1) Individual Assignment (Creative Project) - Students to identify something that needs to be changed in the University. Using a mixture of media (video, graphics, poster, online media) students to develop alternative solutions and convince the University administration of the need to change. 2) Individual assessment - Students presented with a scenario – asked to describe and justify (using theory) an innovation/reframing process to help key stakeholders to arrive at a more appropriate solution that will deliver their requirements within the constraints of cost, time, quality and risk. 3) Online Participation - weekly discussion online. 4) Exam- Students presented with a scenario – asked to describe and justify (using theory) an innovation/reframing process to help key stakeholders to arrive at a more appropriate solution that will deliver their requirements within the constraints of cost, time, quality and risk. |
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| Online Course Content: | There are no prescribed texts. This is a rapidly changing field. Readings and links will be suggested during the course and provided online. |
Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| Assessment Due: Reflective exercises | |
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| Assessment Due: Individual Assignment | |
| Assessment Due: Individual Assignment (Creative Project) | |
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| Week 13 | Assessment Due: Exam |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
| Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
| Strategic Perspective (Level 2) | Yes | 16% |
| People, Roles and Relationships (Level 2) | Yes | 76% |
| Technical Expertise (Level 2) | Yes | 8% |
These goals are selected from Project Management Learning Progression Table 2019 which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Project Management Learning Progression Table 2019 for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.
