scholarly journals Combining Simulation-based Training and Flipped Classroom in Project Management Learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Strygacz ◽  
Avraham Sthub
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Management Learning ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Knowledge Area ◽  
The Impact

Every year, countless projects are finished late, go over budget or end up being cancelled, often because their project managers and project teams lack the necessary tools and techniques to support their decision-making. Students of project management courses around the world have difficulty integrating the different knowledge areas of project management, after studying each knowledge area separately. Students then struggle and even fail when it comes to applying these concepts in a real-life project. Simulation-based training contributes to the solution of these problems by linking the concepts learned during a project management course and providing the experience of managing a simulated project that serves as preparation for real life. The objective of this research is to study the impact of simulation-based training and flipped classroom methodology on students learning project management. The contribution of this research is twofold. First, from a theoretical perspective, simulation-based training and flipped classroom methodology literature is enriched and broadened by applying both teaching tools. Second, from a practical perspective, an improvement in results, satisfaction and lessons learned was found when using simulation-based training under flipped classroom methodology compared to simulation-based training in a traditional classroom.

scholarly journals Internationalising education – Cross-country co-teaching among European higher education institutions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veit Wohlgemuth ◽  
Christina Saulich ◽  
Tine Lehmann
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Sharing Responsibility ◽  
The Impact

Many lecturers preach teamwork, but they do not practice it by sharing responsibility for classes. Particularly in a transnational context, inputs from lecturers and learners from various countries might be beneficial for students’ learning. This paper asks the question: How can higher education institutions (HEI) set up cross-country and cross-HEI co-teaching to facilitate the transfer of host and home country knowledge? The authors provide insights into a transnational co-teaching project that partly relies on virtual distance learning across countries. This real-life project supports small and medium sized enterprises in their international endeavours with the support of lecturers and student teams from the respective host countries as well as their home countries. The authors discuss advantages and disadvantages of cross-country and cross–HEI co-teaching in comparison to traditional teaching methods. Furthermore, the authors elaborate on the impact of virtual distance learning in comparison to in-class teaching at a single physical location. Due to the international nature of the project, it mainly relies on distance learning that can be very effective when implemented correctly. The paper provides lessons learned from the project that might be beneficial for lecturers with and without international components in their teaching.

The Mental Healthiness and Aging Initiative: Lessons from a Social Marketing-Informed Research Campaign in Kentucky

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina M. Kruger ◽  
Deborah Murray ◽  
Faika Zanjani
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Train The Trainer ◽  
Communication Campaign ◽  
Full Color ◽  
Social Advertising ◽  
The Impact

The Mental Healthiness and Aging Initiative (MHAI) was a multifaceted social marketing-informed communication campaign designed to promote community awareness of mental health and aging. We hypothesized that MHAI would extend communication channels, providing a network for rapidly diffusing innovative mental health messages in Kentucky. Key messages discovered during formative research were incorporated into a communication campaign, which included a train-the-trainer curriculum, “Real Life Stories,” social advertising on radio and television, and a 12-month full-color calendar. We evaluated the impact of the train-the-trainer curriculum on the level of mental health and aging knowledge of Family and Consumer Science Agents in the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, who later diffused the campaign in local communities. Posttest scores showed a significant improvement ( p = .005) in objective knowledge about mental health and aging. Two months after diffusion of MHAI, a random telephone survey of 744 Kentucky residents found that respondents from the full-intervention counties more frequently reported feeling able to assist older adults with a potential mental illness ( p = .047) compared to residents in either partial intervention counties (social advertising only) or control counties (no contact). Lessons learned through the MHAI project can be applied by community mental health advocates to improve mental health outcomes.

scholarly journals An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Statistical Tools in Project Management Environments

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Analysis Tools ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

Projects are very important to all organizations, as project managers view various issues in the organization from a higher perspective. The conclusions drawn from these projects determine the base on which various decisions affecting the organizations will be made. This paper introduces the statistical analysis tools used in various project environments to differentiate between the effective and ineffective tools of statistical analysis. Statistical analysis tools are useful in analyzing data collected for a study to be conducted on the same data. The literature review illustrates how statistical analysis tools have been effective and useful to researchers. Over time, more effective statistical tools will be invented that will improve the process of data analysis. The findings on different statistical analysis tools will also be highlighted. Thus, the discussions show the impact, applications, and lessons learned from the statistical analysis tools by the project managers and engineers. The study will also present the limitations, along with the conclusions and recommendations.

scholarly journals Sustainability and Project Management – The Drivers and Benefits

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-103
Author(s):  
Hussaen Ali Hassan Kahachi
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Environmental Drivers ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Potential Benefits

This research is looking at the concept of sustainable project management and its importance in real life project management. Firstly, the research will examine the meaning of sustainability and sustainable management. Next, it will examine, evaluate and classify the different drivers for the integration of sustainability in project management as social, economic, legislative and environmental drivers. Then, the research will discuss the potential benefits of implementing sustainability in project management throughout project's lifecycle. The researcher concluded that there are many environmental, social/ethical, legislative and economic benefits derived from integrating sustainability into project management throughout project's lifecycle, however, there are some restrictions as the tools for integration are still under development.

The Value of Simulation for Learning Project Management

2018 ◽  
pp. 21-39
Author(s):  
April H. Reed ◽  
Mark G. Angolia
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Risk Environment ◽  
Immediate Feedback ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Management Concept

This chapter will explore the value of using computerized simulation case studies to enhance learning in project management education at the undergraduate and graduate college levels. Traditional teaching methods of textbook reading and lectures provide students with a vast number of concepts, processes, tools, and procedures for managing projects. However, it is difficult for students to translate that learning into use in real-life project management situations. Simulations are filling that gap by offering a low-risk environment with lifelike scenarios where students must determine the appropriate project management concept to employ and how to execute it. Simulations allow students to use their newly learned concepts and critical thinking for decision making while receiving immediate feedback which allows the student to make adjustments. This chapter will also discuss the value of these simulations based on the timing of when to introduce them to students during the semester.

Using bonus and awards for motivating project employees

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 4-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuck C.H. Law
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Real Life ◽  
International Assignments ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Life Project

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the appropriate uses of bonuses and award in recruiting and motivating project employees. Design/methodology/approach It is a conceptual discussion of human resources management (HRM) practices, supported by the author’s professional experience and observations in real-life project settings. Findings Bonuses and awards not only provide extrinsic financial rewards but also provide positive feedback to recipients. Extrinsic financial benefits (such as sign-on bonus, and retention bonus) may enhance the total compensation package and positively affect an employee’s job-related decision at least for the short term. He/she may accept a job offer or choose to stay on a project longer until the completion of a critical milestone because of the bonuses. However, positive recognition of employee performance (through the use of spot award, holiday award, or non-financial certificate of appreciation) is also a useful means to motivate employees. In addition, managers on international assignments need to pay attention to practices specific to host countries. Practical implications The practices discussed in this paper are based on real-life experience and observations. When they are used properly in conjunction with other HRM arrangements, bonuses and awards can be used to mitigate and delay turnover, and to motivate employees to increase their work performance. Originality/value This paper not only draws on theories and information from the HRM and project management literature but also draws from the author’s own management experience. Thus, the relevance and validity of the proposed concepts and practices have been proven in actual functional and project management settings.

scholarly journals Positive effects of lumbar puncture simulation training for medical students in clinical practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinead Gaubert ◽  
Alice Blet ◽  
Fadia Dib ◽  
Pierre-François Ceccaldi ◽  
Thomas Brock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Confidence Level ◽  
Simulation Training ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Simulation Group ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Lumbar puncture (LP) is an invasive medical procedure that can be done by any doctor. Several simulation-based trainings have been built however the evaluations of the theoretical knowledge and the impact of the simulation-based training have never been performed in real life. The objective was to evaluate the impact of a LP training on the theoretical knowledge improvement and the performance of a LP in clinical practice. Methods Before and after medical students’ training, theoretical knowledge and confidence level were assessed. Over a 6 months period, the impact of simulation training was evaluated by the success rate of students’ first LP carried out in hospitalized patients and compared to the results of a no-training control. Results Students’ theoretical knowledge and confidence level showed significant improvement after simulation training on 115 students (p < 0.0001). The evaluation in real life based on 41 students showed that the success rate of the first LP in patients was higher in the LP simulation group compared to the control group (67% vs 14%, p = 0.0025). The technical assistance was also less frequently needed in the LP simulation group (19% vs 57%, respectively, p = 0.017). The rate of students who participated in this educational study was low. Discussion Simulation-based teaching was an effective way to improve students’ theoretical and practical knowledge. Whether this approach translates to other procedural skills in real clinical settings merits further study. The low participation rate in the study is due to the fact that students are not used to be included in educational studies and to the complexity of evaluation in routine clinical practice.

scholarly journals EHR “SWAT” teams: a physician engagement initiative to improve Electronic Health Record (EHR) experiences and mitigate possible causes of EHR-related burnout

JAMIA Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Sequeira ◽  
Khaled Almilaji ◽  
Gillian Strudwick ◽  
Damian Jankowicz ◽  
Tania Tajirian
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Keyword Search ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Physician Engagement ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Swat Team ◽  
Direct Feedback ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This case report describes an initiative implemented to improve physicians’ experience with Electronic Health Records (EHRs), and is one of several strategies within our organization developed to reduce physician burnout attributed to the EHR. The EHR SWAT Team—a 10-member team—with interdisciplinary representation from clinical informatics, pharmacy informatics, health information management, clinical applications, and project management, is a direct feedback channel for all physicians to express their EHR challenges and have their requests reviewed, prioritized, and fixed in a timely manner. Through in-person divisional meetings, we gathered 118 requests, 36.4% of which were related to re-education and 17% of which were quick fixes. Popular requests included keyword search functionality, minimizing freezing, auto-faxing and auto-save. Our brief evaluation of 46 physicians demonstrated that physicians were satisfied with the initiative, with 61.3% physicians reporting that it increased their proficiency in using EHR functionalities. Lessons learned from this initiative include the importance of buy-in from Information Technology (IT) and physician leadership, extensive physician engagement, and leveraging project management techniques for coordination. Next steps include measuring the impact of this SWAT initiative on EHR-related burnout through a post-intervention organizational wide survey and objective back-end usage logs.

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