16919 Project Strategy and Leadership
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10004 Bachelor of Design Architecture OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10214 Bachelor of Construction Project Management OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10265 Bachelor of Design Photography OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10271 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10273 Bachelor of Design Animation OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10304 Bachelor of Design Product Design OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10306 Bachelor of Design Fashion and Textiles OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10308 Bachelor of Design Visual Communication OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10310 Bachelor of Property Economics OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09079 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10215 Bachelor of Construction Project Management Bachelor of International Studies OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10266 Bachelor of Design Photography Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10272 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of International Studies OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10274 Bachelor of Design Animation Bachelor of Arts International Studies OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10305 Bachelor of Design Product Design Bachelor of International Studies OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10307 Bachelor of Design Fashion and Textiles Bachelor of International Studies OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10309 Bachelor of Design Visual Communication Bachelor of International Studies OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10320 Bachelor of Property Economics Bachelor of International Studies OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10321 Bachelor of Design Fashion and Textiles Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10322 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10323 Bachelor of Design Product Design Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10324 Bachelor of Design Visual Communication Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10325 Bachelor of Design Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10356 Bachelor of Design Animation Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10420 Bachelor of Construction Project Management Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10423 Bachelor of Design Interior Architecture Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10424 Bachelor of Design Animation Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10428 Bachelor of Design Product Design Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10429 Bachelor of Design Fashion and Textiles Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10430 Bachelor of Design Visual Communication Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10431 Bachelor of Property Economics Bachelor of Languages and Cultures
Description
This subject covers strategic approaches to construction project delivery and the leadership requirements for construction projects. The construction industry is increasingly facing social, economic, cultural, digital, artificial intelligence & problem-solving, and environmental challenges that require construction leaders who can inspire their teams and make a real change. The subject explores the different construction management approaches and leadership styles. It examines how the 'softer' leadership and strategic project skills, such as strategic vision, communication skills, charisma, personality, and business understanding, can be integrated with the construction project and business strategies to improve both construction project and business performance and outcomes. The importance of cross-cultural skills in a global construction project environment is also covered. Students are introduced to the concept of organisational project management (OPM), which aligns project deliverables with strategy. The subject also introduces lean construction as a project delivery strategy to raise awareness of lean practices in construction projects. Lean simulation games are used to supplement the lecture content and engage students at multiple levels, including understanding, analysing, evaluating, and applying lean concepts and principles.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Apply informed sound ethical judgments in professional contexts |
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| 2. | Effectively apply a variety of communication skills and technologies in professional contexts |
| 3. | Work effectively in project teams in professional contexts |
| 4. | Adapt to changing processes, developments, methodologies and technologies in built environment contexts |
| 5. | Apply the body of knowledge underpinning construction project management practice |
| 6. | Engage in independent research and self-motivated learning |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Identify ethical issues and apply informed ethical judgements in professional Contexts. (A.1)
- Apply a variety of communication skills and technologies in professional contexts. (C.1)
- Work effectively in project teams in professional contexts. (C.2)
- Adaptability to changing processes, developments, methodologies and technologies in built environment contexts. (I.2)
- Apply the body of knowledge underpinning construction project management practice. (P.2)
- Critically analyse, structure and report the results of a research project. (R.2)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
The learning activities in this subject involve a mix of face-to-face lectures, workshops, class discussions, tutorials, independent research, and group work. Guest lectures from senior industry practitioners demonstrate current practical applications of construction project strategy and leadership.
Emphasis will be placed on independent student pre-reading of subject material to facilitate a greater understanding of each lecture topic area and fruitful class discussion on key issues. Students are further supported through the use of UTS Online offering subject material and information and moderation with the subject coordinator.
Summative feedback is provided in written form with all assessed work. Summative feedback focuses on assessment outcomes. It is used to indicate how successfully a student has performed in terms of specific assessment criteria. Report writing and presentation assessments are utilised to assess a student’s understanding of subject content. Grades and feedback are published UTS online.
Content (topics)
- Overview of Construction Project Strategy & Leadership
- Construction Project Strategy
- Construction Project Leadership
- Project Strategy & Leadership culture in practice
- Current trends in Construction Project Strategy & Leadership
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Case Study
| Intent: | To allow students to demonstrate their understanding of project strategies and leadership cultures in a case study project. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): I.2, P.2 and R.2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Case study | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Portfolio
| Intent: | To provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of innovative project strategies and teamwork skills in the context of construction project strategy and leadership. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): A.1, C.1, C.2, I.2 and P.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Research
| Intent: | To provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate thier knowledge of the construction project managemnet practice and critically analyse the literature. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): I.2, P.2 and R.2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Literature review | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 20% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.
Required texts
Textbook and recommended readings are available to students in Canvas Reading list.
Recommended texts
Loosemore, M. & Phua, F. (2010), Responsible Corporate Strategy in Construction and Engineering: "Doing the Right Thing?” Spon Press
McCabe, S. (2010), Corporate Strategy in Construction: Understanding Today's Theory and Practice
Merritt, E. (2008), Strategic Leadership – Essential Concepts, Aventine Press