Course Title: Manage project human resources
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: BUSM6657C
Course Title: Manage project human resources
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5405 - Diploma of Project Management
Course Contact: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61399250791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sukant Arora
sukant.arora@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources |
Element: |
1. Plan human resources relevant to projects |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify resource requirements for each project task 1.2 Match skills and knowledge of individuals and groups with project tasks 1.3 Allocate personnel to the project according to planned work outputs and project timeline 1.4 Support performance of personnel using human resources management (HRM) methods and tools |
Element: |
2. Implement project personnel training and development |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Define and communicate clear project role descriptions to organisational personnel 2.2 Plan and implement training and development of project team members 2.3 Measure individuals’ performance against agreed criteria and initiate actions for shortfalls in performance |
Element: |
3. Lead project team |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Implement processes for improving individual performance and overall project effectiveness 3.2 Monitor and report, for remedial action, internal and external influences on individual and project team performance and morale 3.3 Implement procedures for interpersonal communication, counselling, and conflict resolution 3.4 Identify and manage inter-project and intra-project resource conflict |
Element: |
4. Finalise human resource activities related to projects |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Disband project team according to organisational policies and procedures 4.2 Identify and document human resource issues and recommended improvements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
The objectives of this course are to develop your skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects. It involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | 15-21 July |
Introduction to the course
Plan human resources relevant to projects
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| Week 2 | 22-28 July |
Plan human resources relevant to projects
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| Week 3 | 29 July - 4 August |
Plan human resources relevant to projects
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| Week 4 | 5-11 August |
Plan human resources relevant to projects
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| Week 5 | 12-18 August |
Implement project personnel training and development Lead Project Team
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AT2 Due (Sunday 11:59 PM) |
| Week 6 | 19-25 August |
Implement project personnel training and development Lead Project Team
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| Week 7 | 26 August - 1 September |
Implement project personnel training and development Lead Project Team
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AT3A Due (Sunday 11:59 PM) |
Mid-Semester Break: 02 to 08 September 2024 | |||
| Week 8 | 2-8 September |
Implement project personnel training and development Lead Project Team
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| Week 9 | 9-15 September |
Implement project personnel training and development Lead Project Team
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| Week 10 | 16-22 September |
Implement project personnel training and development Lead Project Team
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AT3 (B, C & D) Due (Sunday 11:59 PM) |
| Week 11 | 23-29 September |
Finalise human resource activities related to projects
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| Week 12 | 30 September - 6 October |
Finalise human resource activities related to projects
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AT4 (A, B & C) Due (Sunday 11:59 PM) |
| Week 13 | 7-13 October |
Plan human resources relevant to projects
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| Week 14 | 14-20 October |
Plan human resources relevant to projects
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| Week 15 | 21-27 October |
Plan human resources relevant to projects
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AT1 Due (Sunday 11:59 PM) |
| Week 16 | 28 October - 3 November |
Assessment resubmissions Online Discussion and Support |
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| Weeks 17 | 4-10 November | Assessment resubmissions | |
| Week 18 | 11-24 November | Grade Entry |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Available on Canvas
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
AT1A: Identify Project human Resources and Project Activities
- Draft project human resources (HR) plan
- Email to Project Sponsor and department managers
AT2: Identify the Project Human Resources and Activities (Project A, Website Design - 3D Pot Making Venture)
You are required to complete the following:
- Complete a draft Project Human Resources Plan using the CBSA template to plan human resources required for a project. The template provides guidance on the information required to be communicated to others.
AT3A: Prepare for and Facilitate a Training Session for Project Team Members
- Facilitating planning notes (to be submitted after the training and development session)
- Feedback forms
AT3B: Measuring Performance of Project Team Members
- Documented process of measuring individual team members and team performance against agreed criteria
AT3C: Internal and External Influences on the Project
- Short report
AT3D: Working with Team Members to Improve Performance
- There is no submission requirement, as the assessor will observe your behaviours and responses.
AT4A: Disbanding the Project Team
- Project disbanding flow chart
- Email to Gavin Stead, Managing Director
AT4B: Feedback from the Project Team
- Documented method to receive feedback from the project team on project success
AT4C: Project Human Resources Evaluation
- CBSA Lessons Learned
Assessment Matrix
Available on Canvas
Other Information
None
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