Master of Science in Project Management (weekend)

Apply in your professional life the Project Management tools and processes learnt from class one.

Lean project management

Description
Lean appeared for the first time in the nineties with the book "The Machine that changed the world" by James Womack and Daniel Joss and although it was originally the name of the Toyota Production System, it has been developed until it is considered as a system, thought or global philosophy applicable to any sector or field. Lean is therefore much more than a simple production improvement system to be applicable to sectors as different as: software development, start-ups, construction, health, services. The main idea of Lean is to maximize value by reducing waste. The course is intended to give a global vision about the principles of Lean so that the student acquires solid and generic knowledge that allows him to apply the system in his field. The course is with an overview so the student will be introduced to both the classic and the most recent tools.
Type Subject
Optativa
Semester
Second
Credits
5.00
Previous Knowledge

No prior knowledge.

Objectives

1. Acquiring of a structured vision on the knowledge related to Project Management.
2. Starting up, planning, performing, monitoring and closing a project.
3. Foreseeing situations that may have an impact in a project.
4. Assessing project results.
5. Mastering the specific techniques and tools related to Project Management.
6. Enable the students to analyse the different Project Management existing options in a critical.
7. Becoming familiar with the main Project Management methodologies, standards and frameworks.
8. Obtaining a practical vision on how theories on Project Management can be applied.
9. Developing Project Management skills in specific areas or disciplines.
10. Applying Project Management techniques and tools to projects belonging to a specific industry.
11. Becoming familiar with conflict resolution management trends

Contents

1. Introduction to the lean culture.
2. Kaizen & Mindset A3.
3. Continuous improvement tools.
4. Project value stream map.
5. Lean drumbeat - Kanban.
6. Autonomous cells.

Methodology

The teaching methodology used in the on-campus modality is divided into four steps for each of the sessions that make up the subjects of the program:
• Students must prepare at home the previous tasks of the session recommended by the teacher: reading an article, watching a video, solving a practical case or exercise, etc. In this way, the student prepares the topic of the session and acquires prior knowledge that will allow him to take better advantage of the session together with the teacher and the rest of the classmates.
• The teacher dedicates the first part of the session to working on the concepts related to the theme of the day, encouraging debate and discussion among the students, taking advantage of the fact that they have prepared the previous tasks and are based on prior knowledge.
• The teacher dedicates the second part of the session to the analysis, debate and resolution of the practical case or exercise proposed in the previous tasks. In this way, the concepts covered in the first part of the session are taken to a practical environment to strengthen the student's learning. It is essential that students work on the case or exercise at home to make the most of the contributions of the rest of their classmates during the second part of the session, as well as make valuable contributions to the group.
• It is recommended that students prepare at home the subsequent tasks of the session recommended by the teacher, which aim to finish consolidating the knowledge discussed and worked on in class.

Evaluation

The assessment of the subject will be based on the individual performance of the student, the grade obtained in the final presentation and the final objective test.

Evaluation Criteria

• Participation in class and forums: 30%
• Group work (content development, etc.): 50%
• Final objective test (multiple choice test): 20%

Basic Bibliography

• Womack, J and Jones, D (1990) The machine that changed the world
• Womack, J and Jones, D (2003) Lean Thinking
• Ohno, Taiichi (1978) Toyota Production System
• Liker, J ( 2004) The Toyota Way
• Kanigel, R (1997) The One Best Way

Additional Material

• Sobek, D and Smalley, A (2008) Understanding A3 Thinking
• Jurgen Appolo (2011), Manegement 3.0 Leading Agile developers, developing agile leaders
• Judy Saalinger (2001), Fearless Change Embrace the choice to reinvent your life