Course 2017-2018 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:
MASSIMO MAGNI

Classes: 6 (I sem.) - 7 (I sem.)
Instructors:
Class 6: MASSIMO MAGNI, Class 7: CELIA MOORE



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

To receive credits for this seminar, attendance for the full two days duration is mandatory (attendance is recorded throughout the program). Students who miss more than a half day of the seminar have to retake the entire seminar in the subsequent year.
There is no final exam. The credits are obtained by attending the seminar.


Textbooks

Preparation materials are communicated at the beginning of the course.

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