Outline

Overview

This is a core program unit with a focus on enhancing leadership and people management capability. It covers diverse traditional and innovative theories, models and tools. It complements traditional views based on PMBoK, applying diverse approaches to contemporary project environments. Many of the unit tasks are framed in uncertain and potentially ambiguous terms as is common in many project environments. Topic areas covered: Project context; Personal Competence; Interpersonal Competence; Team Competence. The unit references a range of Australian and global Project Management, Management and Consulting Standards. It integrates theory and practice to optimise results.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Project Management
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	PMGT6872
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Ken Chung, ken.chung@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Danielle Owen Whitford, danielle.owenwhitford@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Catherine Kirk, catherine.kirk@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Catherine Graham, catherine.graham@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Claire Kim-Chung, claire.kimchung@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Individual reflection report Individual reflection report	10%	Formal exam period Due date: 19 Nov 2021 at 23:00 Closing date: 03 Dec 2021	1500 words
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Presentation	Team In-Class Group Presentation In-class team presentation on one topic/module of choice	5%	Ongoing Closing date: 12 Nov 2021	20 - 25 mins
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Presentation	Team In-Class Group Facilitated Discussion Group to lead and facilitate one discussion and Q&A amongst the class	5%	Ongoing Closing date: 12 Nov 2021	10 mins
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Assignment	Individual in-class presentation Peer review of any reference material or case study relevant to one module	5%	Ongoing Due date: 05 Nov 2021 at 23:00 Closing date: 19 Nov 2021	2-3 mins
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Assignment	Individual Vlog (video blog) Video blog sharing your learning goals and expectations for this unit	5%	Week 03 Due date: 27 Aug 2021 at 23:00 Closing date: 24 Sep 2021	3-5 minutes (max)
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Assignment	P&L Symposium paper Academic paper based on the P&L Symposium theme in the present year.	20%	Week 08 Due date: 08 Oct 2021 at 23:00 Closing date: 22 Oct 2021	2300-2500 words (max) academic paper
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Assignment	Symposium paper peer reviews Written Peer-reviews (max 500 words each), submitted as a single document	5%	Week 09 Due date: 15 Oct 2021 at 23:00 Closing date: 22 Oct 2021	2 peer-reviews, 500 words (max) each
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Presentation	Symposium Presentation Team presentation to a chaired panel based on the Symposium paper submitted	10%	Week 13 Due date: 12 Nov 2021 at 23:00 Closing date: 19 Nov 2021	7-minute team presentation
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Presentation	Symposium chair and reviews Panel Chair, Discuss, Moderate and Keep time during the Symposium	5%	Week 13 Due date: 12 Nov 2021 at 23:00 Closing date: 19 Nov 2021	5-7 minutes (max)
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Assignment	Case Study: Critique a project-based event Critique a project-based Australian event as a case study	30%	Week 13 Due date: 12 Nov 2021 at 23:00 Closing date: 19 Nov 2021	3000 words
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Assessment summary

Team In-Class Group Presentation (5%) & Team In-Class Group Facilitated Discussion (5%): Once each, during Weeks 3-12. These team-based assessment tasks are based on pre-class and in-class group work. During the Semester, each group is responsible for preparing and delivering at least 1 x team presentation on a module and leading at least 1 x facilitated class discussion on another module. Groups are encouraged to be creative in their approach to share information and engage the audience. Groups must submit all supporting materials and a credit sheet, clearly outlining the role each group member played and their contribution to this assessment. Marks are based on a combination of your quality contributions in preparation and in class, and the submitted uploads.

Teams for in-class group work are pre-assigned.
Symposium integrated major team assignment (40%). Teams for Symposium tasks are self-assigned.
- 1) P&L Symposium papers (20%) – Week 8, 2300-2500 word academic paper based on the theme of the symposium in the present year. The theme will be released no later than Week 3.
- 2) Symposium paper peer reviews (5%): Week 9, TWO Written Peer-reviews (max 500 words each), compiled and submitted as 1 document
- 3) Symposium Presentation (10%) – Week 13, 7-minute presentation
- 4) Symposium chair and reviews (5%): Week 13: 1x Oral Chairperson and 2x Oral Discussants, 1x time-keeper, 2x zoom moderators, 5-7 minutes session chairing, commentary and discussion. A good session will demonstrate a clear synthesis and integration of ideas between papers, presentations, verbal and written reviews.

Individual video blog (5%): Week 3 Reflect and record in a personal video blog your baseline understanding of people and leadership, and your individual learning goals and expectations of this unit of study. Each original video should be minimum 3 minutes and maximum 5 minutes.
Individual in-class presentation (5%): during Weeks 3-12. Provide at least 1 x 2-3 minute peer-review presentation of any reference material, case study, or similar that relates and contributes to the module of your choice. The format of the presentation is flexible and students are encouraged to be creative in their approach. Students must also be able to answer any questions from the teaching team or class.
Individual case study critique report (30%): Week 13. Analyse and critique a project-based Australian event as a case study in relation to people, teams and leadership. A range of topic areas and criteria will be provided on Canvas. Submit your 3000 word report through Turnitin.
Individual reflective essay (10%): Week 14. Submit a 1500 word reflection essay relevant to this unit of study and its learning activities, based on specific criteria provided in the Canvas Assignments page. Reflections should be specific and consistent with the content in this unit of study, your individual video blog assessment from Week 3, and your learning activities and assessment tasks throughout the course. Please submit your reflection report through Turnitin.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas. Special considerations for group work or individuals within groups may be administered differently.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

5% per day for written submissions; no mark for no-shows for in-class assessments.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Independent study guided by the online content and workshops (Week 1-13). You are expected to undertake 8-10 hours per week of independent study in addition to the workshops	Independent study (96 hr)
Week 01	1. Introduction to leadership in complex and challenging project environments; 2. Knowing oneself and others; 3. Models of leadership; 4. The reflective practitioner	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 02	1. Values and beliefs; 2. Personality and behaviour; 3. Communication; 4. Presenting to groups	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 03	1. Managing stress and interpersonal conflicts; 2. Facilitating groups	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 04	1. Building high performing teams; 2. Multiple Intelligences and EQ	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 05	Leaders and systems thinking	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 06	1. Power and politics; 2. Negotiating shared outcomes	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 07	1. Vision, mission and strategy	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 08	1. Cultural competencies in leadership; 2. Leading and facilitating for diversity and inclusion	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 09	1. Dealing with negative workplace behaviours; 2. Resilience and positive thinking	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 10	Managing and leading stakeholders	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 11	Leading and facilitating change	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 12	Creating value through people and leadership	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 13	People & Leadership Symposium (assessed)	Workshop (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance is encouraged for all workshop sessions. Absenteeism may affect in class individual and team performance and assessments.

Special considerations applications must be made in advance for approvals. Any absenteeism and appeals must be supported by a valid reason evidenced through official documents e.g. medical certificate or company documentation.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. recognise leadership competences (to inspire, motivate and influence) in order to manage the group, and also understand stakeholder behaviours, assumptions and expectations.
LO2. understand the differences in leadership styles, situations and context.
LO3. manage oneself and other's emotions effectively through development of emotional intelligence
LO4. effectively and collaboratively work in a team and solve complex problems through engaging with team members and utilising the strengths of other team members
LO5. recognise cultural differences and hence be able to communicate effectively across cultures and boundaries
LO6. understand interdependencies and the complex system that surrounds a project and the project's stakeholders
LO7. build the bridge between leadership and project management.
LO8. analyse the impact of different leadership theories through time under different lenses such as: psycohistory, psychology, genetics, social sciences, economy, and so on.
LO9. map the leader skills needed in a project team and identify possible gaps.
LO10. gather and reflect on lessons learnt at the end of the group and individual assignments, reflect on past experience in order to improve future practice.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Feedback from the USS survey about increasing the challenge in the tasks and having increased teamwork opportunities have been considered. The new assessment tasks are intended to facilitate student ownership and empowerment for their own learning, and for students to exercise more critical thinking in how they view people and leadership in project management in relation to this unit of study. This is through the development of opportunities to further link theory with real-life practice using project-based events as case studies. Assessment tasks are varied to instil interest, authenticity and originality of authorship.

Additional information

Expectations:

Normally students are expected to undertake 8-10 hours per week of independent study per 2-hour workshop session.

PREPARATION BEFORE CLASS is key to the successful peer-to-peer engagement and learning in this unit.

This unit of study has an interactive and participative hands-on workshop approach based on the concepts of flipped (preparing beforehand, self-directed learning) and blended learning (using online resources, technology and live learning in class). The principles of flipped learning and online interactions and online resources would apply to students in both face-to-face and online environments. Discussions and collaborative sessions can be conducted in both online and face-to-face modes. We strongly urge students to take leadership and ownership of their own learnings, come prepared to discuss, engage and learn in an interactive environment.

Late Penalty:

For every calendar day up to and including ten calendar days after the due date, a penalty of 5% of the maximum awardable marks will be applied to late work. The penalty will be calculated by first marking the work, and then subtracting 5% of the maximum awardable mark for each calendar day after the due date. Example: Consider an assignment's maximum awardable mark is 10; the assignment is submitted 2 days late; and the assignment is marked as 7/10. After applying the penalty, marks will be: 7 - (0.5 x 2) = 6/10. For work submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date a mark of zero will be awarded. The marker may elect to, but is not required to, provide feedback on such work. Refer to section 7A of Assessment procedures policy available at: http://sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2012/267&RendNum=0

Study Commitment:

Text-matching software for Assignment Submission:

As part of the assessment process, text matching software such as Turnitin will be used to identify plagiarism and/or be used for providing feedback.

Confidential Peer Evaluation:

As part of the group contribution assessment process, collaborative & self-peer evaluation tools (e.g. SparkPlus, CATME, etc.) may be used, either on a confidential or non-confidential basis, to understand contributions and interactions amongst group members. Marks may be adjusted for an individual team member, following on from the peer evaluation process.

Mark Moderation:

There may be statistically defensible moderation when combining the marks from each component to ensure consistency of marking between markers, and alignment of final grades with unit outcomes.

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Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

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PMGT5872: People and Leadership

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

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