Project Management in the European Economy 13th - 26th September 2009 Technological Education Institute of Larissa Department of Project Management Prof.

Project Management in the European Economy

13th - 26th September 2009

Technological Education Institute of Larissa

Department of Project Management

Prof. Pandelis IpsilandisIP Coordinator

U.N.W.U.N.W.EE

PROMECON 2009 Erasmus IP PROMECON 2009 Erasmus IP

Partner Universities:AT Wien UniversityBG University of National & World EconomicsCZ Hradec Kralove UniversityDE Karsruhe University of Applied ScienceDK Syddansk UniversityUK Loughborough UniversityFI Piramkaan PolytechnicGR TEI of Kavala

GRGR TEI of Larissa TEI of Larissa (coordinator)(coordinator)

Participants:40 Students (31 from partner universities

16 academic staff (10 from partner universities)

2 Industry Experts


InnovationIntegration / Networking

Digital EconomyKnowledge

Economy

Mass Customization

Need for:Fast responseBetter qualityLower costShort product cyclesReorganization

Addressed by Project ManagementDiversity of ProjectsMultidisciplinary ApproachEstablished as a new professionInternationalization

Diversity of Projects◦ Engineering◦ Informatics◦ New product development◦ Reorganization◦ Marketing◦ Also by location, objective,

ownership, repetition, duration, budget


Projects can be perceived in different ways, as:Complex tasks

New / Unique, with deliverables, deadlines, resources, tasks, costs agreed upon between project owner and project team

Temporary organisationsDistinguished from permanent functional organizations

Social systemsDifferentiate from their environments but related to themOwn structure, rules, values, roles, planning and control methods

Multidiscipline

Plus…..Environment, Stakeholders, Culture

AimsAims Bring together local and national know-how on an international level Raise new ideas for perceiving project management as a tool for

converting vision into reality Strengthen the mobility of professors and students Allow teaching staff to exchange views on teaching content and

new curricula approaches in an international classroom environment.

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives • understanding the values of project management in an

international context

• integrating project management into the business environment and entrepreneurship

• management methods of modern project management

• apply methods and tools in the planning and management of projects


Contenti. The Context of Project Management

ii. Diversity and Convergence in Managing Projects

iii. Management of Projects in EU

iv. Technical Issues in Project Management

v. Soft Skills in Project Management

vi. Management by Projects

Duration / Credits◦ 2 weeks (10 days)

◦ 6 ECTS credits


Lectures◦ Concepts, Methodologies

◦ PM Application in different industries

Industry Experts Seminars, Case Studies

◦ Soft Skill development

Site Visits Workshops

Student Output: the development of specific project plans derived from group work, role playing activities and the application of methodologies and tools on specific case studies.



14/9/2009 15/9/2009 16/9/2009 17/9/2009 18/9/2009Morning (9:30 – 13:00)Introduction to the IPSelf introduction of teams / ParticipantsOrganizational Issues

Overview of the IPProf. P. Ipsilandis

The Context of Project ManagementProject Management and Business Strategy. Projects in today’s EconomyProject Maturity and Standards in Europe Prof. Panos Fitsilis

Technical Issues in Project Management Decision making approaches for project management Dr. Hana Mohelská.

Student PresentationsPIRKANMAAHRADEC KRALOVEUNIV. N&W ECON.

Diversity and Convergence in Managing Projects Projects in the field of Marketing. Pirkko Varis,

Introduction to workshop #1: Project Management to Create Supply Chains in a Web Based EnvironmentProf. Karl-Robert Graf,

Workshop #1 : Project Management to Create Supply Chains in a Web Based Environment(students work in groups)Guided by Prof. Karl-Robert Graf, Supported by Acad. Staff Prof. K. Terzidis, Ast. Prof. V. Gerogiannis, V. Kazantzi, et.al.

Workshop #1 : Project Management to Create Supply Chains in a Web Based EnvironmentStudent group presentations of workshop resultsDiscussion

Management of Projects in EULifecycle and financial management of European research projectsIoannis MalekosHead of Unit InfoSociety DG EU

Afternoon (14:00 – 17:30)Student PresentationsLARISSAKAVALLAKARLSRUHE

Organizing your project workA Project Description "Blue Print" and a Case Analysis FrameworkTom Sterobo, Southern Denmark University, DK

Student Presentations SYDDANSK UNIV. LOUGHBOROUGHWIEN WIRTSCHAFTS U.

Diversity and Convergence in Managing Projects Managing Projects in a Project Organization: The case of a regional development agency of Karditsa. Vassilis Mpellis, Managing Director Development Agency of karditsa, GR

Workshop #1: Project Management to Create Supply Chains in a Web Based Environment(students work in groups)Guided by Prof. Karl-Robert Graf, , Supported by Acad. Staff Prof. K. Terzidis, Ast. Prof. V. Gerogiannis, V. Kazantzi, et.al.

Workshop #1 : Project Management to Create Supply Chains in a Web Based Environment(students work in groups)Guided by Prof. Karl-Robert Graf, , Supported by Acad. Staff Prof. K. Terzidis, Ast. Prof. V. Gerogiannis, V. Kazantzi, et.al.

Preparation for workshop #2Site visit:Introduction by Managers of EU programmes & Project Oriented Organizations to case problems for workshop #2 “Integrated Project Planning”


21/9/2009 22/9/2009 23/9/2009 24/9/2009 25/9/2009

Morning (9:30 – 13:00)Managing ChangeInformation Systems for Managing ChangeProf. P. Loucopoulos.

Soft Skills in Project Management Team Building: A management simulation game. Angel Marchev.

Management by ProjectsThe Project Planning process: Tools and considerations Professor P. Ipsilandis,

Technical Issues in Project Management Management decisions and risk. Assist. Prof. Angel Marchev.

Introduction to Metaheuristics for optimization problemsDr. M. Papaioannou,

Soft Skills in Project Management The Project communications process (lecture and case-study). Prof. Miladinka Slavova.

Management by ProjectsManagement of the Project-oriented Company (interactive, team-oriented seminar)Univ. Prof. Dkfm. Dr. Roland Gareis, E

Management by ProjectsThe Project–oriented organization – characteristics, perspectives, (lecture and case-study onProf. Matilda Aleksandrova-Boshnakova, University of National and World Economics, BulgariaWorkshop #2“Integrated Project Planning”:Preparing reports and project presentationsGuiding tutors: K. Syrakoulis, D. Tselios, et. al.

Student Presentations - Discussion

Afternoon (14:00 – 17:30)

Management by ProjectsThe Project Planning process: Tools and considerations Professor P. Ipsilandis, TEI/LWorkshop #2“Integrated Project Planning”:Stakeholders, WBS, Project Team, Milestones, BudgetGuiding tutors: P. Ipsilandis, et. al

Technical Issues in Project Management IT tools for effective project managementK. Syrakoulis, D. TseliosWorkshop #2“Integrated Project Planning”:Using IT tools for effective project managementGuiding tutors: K. Syrakoulis, D. Tselios, et. al.

Management by ProjectsManagement of the Project-oriented Company (interactive, team-oriented seminar)Univ. Prof. Dkfm. Dr. Roland Gareis, E

Workshop #2“Integrated Project Planning”:Preparing reports and project presentationsGuiding tutors: K. Syrakoulis, D. Tselios, et. al..

Student Presentations – DiscussionEvaluation


BEFORE

June Inform partners regarding the decision Preparation of Exchange Agreements Design and production of information materials (Brochure,

Poster, Course Structure and description) Send materials to partners

June Prepare pre course study materialsJune - July Create PROMECON web siteJune - July Selection of studentsJuly - August Prepare course materialsAugust Arrangements for students residence and meals and local

transportation Arrangements for Social Program

August Arrangements with industrial partners and experts for their contribution to the IP (lectures, visits, material)

August - September Prepare administrative forms

AFTER

September Process and Analyze Student Evaluation DataOctober Collect partner university (staff) evaluationsOctober - December Financial Administration Tasks

Plan for next year


Welcome


Farewell

.. equipment was really good, support was good (even though some mood points with timing & coordination, but always very friendly and really great hosts)

…the concept of IP Erasmus is very good overall – great experience, I consider myself lucky for

having the chance to participate .. perfect and smooth organization, which was very

helpful and stimulating. I support the idea of studying in multicultural environment.

The workshop has for me personally been a success and I have learned from them

I have learned a lot and gained from the multicultural experience.


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Level of Satisfaction

Overall evaluation of the IP:

make sure students have same knowledge base More assignments, more study cases, more examples, more

simulations like these and less lectures a team building at the beginning of the course and definitely

more free time / a social gathering of the students in the beginning of the program

Duration can be extended by one week, because the long lecture days can be exhausting / shorter breaks and got off earlier instead. I really liked the day we went “sightseeing” / 30 minutes postpone of the starting of the lectures would increase productivity

not to increase the number of participants for the future 25-30 is the perfect

There was no physical activity, I suggest including some for the next time

no cultural life was presented, just hotel – bus - TEI – bus – hotel, there is much to see in Larissa and surrounding areas,

Teaching Aspect Positive views

Negative views

Average score

Activities besides the general course 83,7% 8,1% 4,11

Capabilities & expertise of teachers 75,6% 2,7% 4,00

Equipment used 64,8% 10,8% 3,81

Overall quality of teaching 59,4% 10,8% 3,65

Expected Learning Outcomes 51,3% 24,3% 3,38

Number of hours taught 40,6% 29,7% 3,16

Thank you for your attention

PROMECON 2009 Erasmus IP

Project Management in the European Economy 13th - 26th September 2009 Technological Education Institute of Larissa Department of Project Management Prof.

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