Leading Complex Projects
Overview
This unit enables students to learn how to lead and manage effectively in difficult environments. It examines approaches to managing large collaborative projects including global and international initiatives, portfolio management and program management. Students will develop an understanding of leadership roles in in complex environments and demonstrate the ability to implement portfolio management frameworks and evaluate the realisation of project benefits. On completion of this unit students should be able to apply systems thinking in the development of creative approaches to project management including the application of collaborative communication tools to support complex project environment.
Requisites
01-June-2025
08-June-2025
02-November-2025
08-February-2026
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge of theory and practice in the leadership and management of complex project environments
- Critically evaluate and develop approaches for managing projects in international and global contexts
- Analyse business scenarios and implement the most appropriate project, program and portfolio solutions
- Critically evaluate and develop innovative responses to the management of virtual projects and virtual project teams
- Communicate effectively as a professional and function as an effective leader or member of a team
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| Online Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
OUA
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Assignment 2 | Individual | 30 - 50% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Assignment 3 | Group | 30 - 40% | 2,3,5 |
Content
- The Impact of Complexity on the Business Environment
- Leading Projects through Complexity Â
- Complexity and Project Management Tools
- Portfolio Management
- Program Management
- Global Project Management
- Complexity and Human Resource Management
- Complexity and Project Governance
- Complexity and Procurement
- Complexity, Uncertainty and Risk
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.