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Leadership and behavior in projects

Number/CodeWP-SK-FVP / WP-FVP
Module name Leadership and behavior in projects
Type of moduleKey competence; compulsory elective module (integration: production engineering and ergonomics / human-organization technology)
Learning outcomes, competencies (qualification objectives)Students are familiar with leadership theories and know about the importance of expectations, role behavior and conflicts in the context of project work. They can act confidently in project teams, reflect on team dynamics and take on initial leadership tasks. They are able to evaluate and apply various practices in project work according to the situation.
Types of course4 SWS, can also be offered as a block course
Course content

Working in and leading project teams plays an important role in today's working life. The course aims to strengthen both the content-related and methodological competence with regard to work design and the management of project teams as well as the social competence of the participants. Classic approaches from personnel/leadership research are examined in the specific context of projects:

  • Individual, project and organization
  • Leaders and project managers
  • Decision-making in projects
  • Organization of work
  • Motivation and commitment
  • Extra role behavior
  • Group development, dynamics and conflicts
  • Leadership theories
  • Individual cooperation and networking
  • Practices and routines in project work
Course titlesLeadership and behavior in projects

(forms of teaching/learning)

Teaching and learning methods (ZEVA)

Seminar, student presentations ("flipped classroom")
Applicability of the module

B. Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Open to students from other departments, provided that the respective degree program allows the subject to be included in the elective area.

Duration of the moduleOne semester
Frequency of the moduleEvery winter semester
LanguageGerman
Recommended (content-related) prerequisites for participation in the module Previous attendance of the modules "Fundamentals of Project Management (Part 1 and 2)" is recommended.
Prerequisites for participation in the moduleRegistration required
Student workload

4 SWS seminar (60 hours)

Self-study 80 hrs.

CourseworkActive participation (participation in group work and discussions as well as contributions to discussions during the course or moderation of sessions)
Prerequisite for admission to the examination-
Examination performance Written elaboration (project work, 20-30 pages), coupled with lecture/presentation (15 minutes)
Number of credits for the module6 credits
Teaching unitDepartment 15
Module supervisorProf. Dr. Timo Braun
Lecturers of the moduleProf. Dr. Timo Braun and research assistants
Media forms
  • Interactive seminar design
  • Slides (PowerPoint)
LiteratureWill be announced in the course.