Course 4: Managing International Projects

Keywords: project management, milestones, schedule, collaboration, communication, risk management, agile projects & agile teams

Introduction to the course topics:

In our days research & development projects are international endeavors. Researchers from institutes all over the world are working together to solve complex and demanding research problems, publishing joint papers, and preparing poster sessions for international conferences.

In this course, you will learn:

• how to structure and plan your Ph.D. thesis as a project using international accepted tools and techniques.
• terms used in international project management.
• how to communicate efficiently with colleagues and fellows abroad using modern collaboration tools.
• how to organize yourself to stay focused on your project work to identify intercultural aspects in virtual project teams.

Course aims:

• Overview of modern approaches in project management
• Sensitivity about intercultural aspects and team dynamics in international projects
• Knowing a set of tools and methods used in project management

Technical requirements: Onsite: 2 Flipcharts, 2 Moderationswände, Beamer, Moderationsmaterial

Teaching methods:

This seminar is a workshop. You will get theoretical and practical input, work in teams, and on your project, and solve different exercises.

Participation requirements: none.

Literature: none.

Other information, notes: none.

Information about the trainer:

Dr. Thomas Becker is an independent trainer and consultant for project management and organizational development. He supports companies and other organizations designing and executing projects and working in agile teams.