scholarly journals Generation Z: Fitting Project Management Soft Skills Competencies—A Mixed-Method Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
José Magano ◽  
Cláudia Silva ◽  
Cláudia Figueiredo ◽  
Andreia Vitória ◽  
Teresa Nogueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Management Competencies ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Management Soft Skills ◽  
Method Approach

Generation Z is arriving in the workforce. Do these youngsters have the skills and traits to fit project teams? This study reviews the literature concerning project management competencies and the traits that are associated with Generation Z. To deepen the understanding of its members (Gen Zers) traits, we explore the self-awareness of their profile, strengths and weaknesses with an empirical study. We used a mixed-method approach, implementing a survey on a sample of 211 college students about to enter the labor market. Comparing our survey results with the literature, we identified differences that reveal some of the lack of awareness of Gen Zers about their traits. Further analysis also revealed a significant correlation between the most highlighted Generation Z traits and essential project management soft skills, pointing to Generation Z as a promissory asset in the project management field. However, other essential project management (PM) soft skills were not grounded in personality traits. Our findings, namely the lack of awareness and association results, suggest the need for further research on educational approaches and re-thinking and targeting education and training policies that could strengthen Generation Z soft skills. Our results also suggest reflections about whether the Gen Zers traits fit the PM competencies sought by organizations.

scholarly journals PROJECT SUCCESS: ROLE OF ORGANISATION STRENGTHS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 508-516
Author(s):  
Samman Ayyaz ◽  
Rao Aamir Khan ◽  
Sohail Aslam ◽  
Muhammad Khushnood ◽  
Humera Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Management Competencies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
Order Construct ◽  
Resources And Capabilities ◽  
Method Approach

Purpose of the study: This research examines the major organisation strength factors, important project management competencies, and the criteria for project success, and their interrelationship. Methodology: A mixed-method approach is applied with a positivist stance to test the validity of the proposed hypotheses. Based on the detailed literature review and five expert interviews, 'organisation strengths' are identified and classified into three subcategories, making a second-order construct. A survey strategy is used to collect data from PMO individuals of construction organisations. SmartPLS software is used to analyse 97 responses. Main Findings: The results of this study support the proposed relationship. It suggests that organisation strengths influence project management competencies and project success. Furthermore, resources and capabilities influence project success. The findings are in line with the literature suggesting that organisation resources and capabilities are important for project success. Application of the study: This study is relevant for PMO individuals, especially in construction organisations. The findings highlight the importance of organisational strengths that lead to build project management competencies and eventually attain project success. These organisational strengths are of great significance to both the researchers and industry practitioners. The originality of the study: This study has applied a mixed-method approach. The model in the study empirically tests the organisation strength factors affecting project success. Furthermore, the study used SmartPLS software to test the influence of organisation strength to increase project management competencies and their cumulative effect on project success.

Underpining the Relaionships between Burnout, Depression and Somatic Stress - A Mixed Method Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Syed Gohar Abbas ◽  
◽  
Jalil Ahmed ◽  
Zainab Fakhr
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
Somatic Stress ◽  
Method Approach

A case study evaluation of a community multidisciplinary team in South East England using a mixed-method approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. bjgp20X711569
Author(s):  
Jessica Wyatt Muscat
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Normalisation Process Theory ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Method Approach

BackgroundCommunity multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) represent a model of integrated care comprising health, social care, and the voluntary sector where members work collaboratively to coordinate care for those patients most at risk.AimThe evaluation will answer the question, ‘What are the enablers and what are the restrictors to the embedding of the case study MDT into the routine practice of the health and social care teams involved in the project?’MethodThe MDT was evaluated using a mixed-method approach with normalisation process theory as a methodological tool. Both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered through a questionnaire consisting of the NoMAD survey followed by free-form questions.ResultsThe concepts of the MDT were generally clear, and participants could see the potential benefits of the programme, though this was found to be lower in GPs. Certain professionals, particularly mental health and nursing professionals, found it difficult to integrate the MDT into normal working patterns because of a lack of resources. Participants also felt there was a lack of training for MDT working. A lack of awareness of evidence supporting the programme was shown particularly within management, GP, and nursing roles.ConclusionSpecific recommendations have been made in order to improve the MDT under evaluation. These include adjustments to IT systems and meeting documentation, continued education as to the purpose of the MDT, and the engagement of GPs to enable better buy-in. Recommendations were made to focus the agenda with specialist attendance when necessary, and to expand the MDT remit, particularly in mental health and geriatrics.

The Framing of COVID-19 in Italian Media and Its Relationship with Community Mobility: A Mixed-Method Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Yotam Ophir ◽  
Dror Walter ◽  
Daniel Arnon ◽  
Ayse Lokmanoglu ◽  
Michele Tizzoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
Community Mobility ◽  
Method Approach
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