1. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction ENGM92 International Project Management and Practice

2. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction International Project Management and Practice I am … Ian Ridley – I am Module leader for ENGM92 I also lead: ENGM91 Project Management and Control CETM10 Commercial and Contract Management

3. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction The Basics Mobile Phones must be switched off in my classes at all times. – The only exception is if you have advised me of an emergency that requires you to have your phone on. You must arrive at my classes on time. – If you are ever late remember to apologise on entering class – If you do not give an apology then I reserve the right to make a comment about your late arrival. –So it is best not to be late.

4. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction International Project Management and Practice ENGM92 This course consists of –LecturesIan Ridley –TutorialsIan Ridley –Group WorkCourse Students –PresentationsCourse Students You must attend –attendance is not an option

5. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction International Project Management and Practice Student Learning and Participation –This will take the form of: Group work and group research Group presentations

6. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction International Project Management and Practice Assessment by –One individual assignment Assignment 1 mark weighting 100% This is an individual assignment, there is no group mark. A mark of above 40% is require to pass the module.

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8. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction International Project Management and Practice Basic Project Management Text Book I like ….. –Project Management and Control, Meridith and Mantle –Brilliant project management : what the best project managers know, do and say. New ed. Barker, Stephen; Cole, Rob; –but you may not …… Find Project Management text books that you are happy with

9. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction International Project Management and Practice The principle book for this module is: –The World’s Business Cultures and how to unlock them, by Tomalin and Nicks, ISBN 1 85418 685 X or 978-185418685-0 This book is reasonably priced at under £20 UK Sterling For other books on International and Global Project Management see list in module descriptor. –There are very few books on International and Global Project Management. Most I are expensive and probably not worth buying

10. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction International Project Management and Practice The majority of information that you require on International Project Management will be found by reading research papers on the topic and associated topics. General books on project management will answer most of your questions on project management methods and techniques

11. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction International Project Management and Practice Plagiarism Collusion Cheating None of the above will be tolerated.

12. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction International Project Management and Practice The assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn and a TurnItIn report attached to the work that is handed in. You will be allowed to submitted: two drafts of the assignment to TurnItIn and one final version of the assignment to TurnItIn You are not allowed to submit draft assignment to other modules TurnItIn classes

13. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction Module Topic Areas  Four primary topic areas  Cultural Awareness  Managing disparate multi-site and multi country teams  Communication within an international team  NGO International Projects

14. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction Cultural Awareness The importance of culture Culture awareness Cultural sensitivity Working in different culture

15. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction managing disparate, multi-site and multi country teams People are important Team unity is important Disparate teams are not easy to manage

16. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction Communication Communication must be effective Communication must be responsible –Think of those on the receiving end Communication should not be ad-hoc The key to International Communication is planning how, when and why

17. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction NGO International Projects What is an NGO Why are they important NGO’s and international projects

18. University of Sunderland ENGM92 Unit Introduction Concluding remarks Various topics connected to international project management will be explored –Culture awareness –managing disparate, multi-site and multi country teams –Communication –International NGO projects Student research and presentation