Learning project management through play

In early November, the "Project Management Simulation" event took place as part of the career services offered by our university to students. Project management is consistently viewed as an essential skill for entering the workforce and throughout one’s professional life. But even in everyday student life, there are always projects that need to be managed—whether it’s creating a course syllabus or organizing a party. Project management is everywhere.

In this workshop, students received theoretical input and had to apply it practically on a game board and while building a model. First, using real-world examples, the students were shown what a project is, what characterizes it, and into which phases it is divided. From definition and conception through planning to implementation, the students worked through all phases of a sample project. Key topics included goal definition, the project structure plan, the Gantt chart, milestones, work packages, risks, Controlling, documentation, and project closure. Since projects are carried out in teams, input was also provided on the topic of team roles, and students gained hands-on experience with methodological tools.

The students were consistently satisfied with the workshop format and would recommend it to others. The organization and atmosphere were also praised.

We wish the students every success and thank them for their participation!

Event Recommendations:

Competency Assessment with KODE®

December 3, 2018, in Görlitz, or December 5, 2018, in Zittau

You can find more events from the Career Services here.