Course 2014-2015 a.y.

20172 - SEMINAR ON COLLABORATIVE COMPETENCES


IM

Department of Management and Technology

Course taught in English

Go to class group/s: 6 - 7
IM (2 credits - I sem. - OB  |  SECS-P/10)
Course Director:
FRANZ WOHLGEZOGEN

Classes: 6 (I sem.) - 7 (I sem.)
Instructors:
Class 6: FRANZ WOHLGEZOGEN, Class 7: EKATERINA NETCHAEVA



Course Objectives

Leveraging on an interactive and experiential approach, the workshop wants to develop the following competences:

  • recognize the opportuntities and traps of team work.
  • Understand and manage group dynamics.
  • Acknowledge and manage differences in working styles.
  • Develop the competencies for working with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Course Content Summary

The seminar focuses on important elements of managerial competence, including understanding, leading and working effectively in teams. The main topics can be summarized as follows:

  • team dynamics and team building.
  • Team leadership and problem solving technique.
  • (Self)assessment of working styles.
  • Cultural and political sensitivity in communication.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

NOTE: TO RECEIVE CREDITS FOR THIS SEMINAR, ATTENDENCE FOR THE FOR FULL TWO DAY DURATION IS MANDATORY. STUDENTS WHO MISS PARTS OF THE SEMINAR WILL HAVE TO RETAKE THE ENTIRE SEMINAR IN THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR.

Assessment methods will be communicated at the beginning of the course.


Textbooks

Praparation materials will be communicated at the beginning of the course.

Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)
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