Project Management Network for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
Second Workshop – Knowledge and Craft

Discussion Group Notes

Group 1 – shared some stories and then discussed the difficulties of using stories that you don’t originate. Key point – There must be both context and theory.

Group 2 – Use a wide variety of resources, including, simulation, work based learning, forum theatre / play back. Tend to use directed reading and short lectures rather that “tradiitional” lectures. Key theme – focus on high level skills.

Group 3 – Use a variety of stories including channel tunnel and T5, Stories must be practical and give evidence. Should more time be spent on successful projects rather than those that fail? High reliability rather than human error theory? Words need clarity – eg project, programme, portfolio. Is there a need for a professional body?

* Could there be a library of vignettes by topic?

Group 4 – People have to try something and fail to be able to understand PM. Use leesons from film making eg Heart of Darkness? Use a variety of live techniques and real problems as well as stories from students. Use popular culture?

Group 5 – Looked at one story (tunnel from Scotland to Ireland) and reviewed. Was it pitched at right level? Was there enough on context and people?