Outcomes and lessons learned from my teaching activity, 2013/2014: Project Management & Business Process Modeling Courses Methods of Teaching Economics in English

1. Kharkov National University of Economics
named after S. Kuznets
Methods of Teaching Economics
in English
Department of Economic Cybernetics
Olya Zakharova, PhD
2014
Project
Management
&
Business Analysis

2. Content
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 Introduction to the Project Management
 Approaches to Teaching Economics in English
 About Project Management Course
 Interactive Learning Environment
 Teaching Methodology
 Examining Methodology
 The Method of “Drawing Information By Free
Associations”
 The Method of “Networking”
 The Method of “Last Words”
 The Method of “Team Building”
 The Method of “Six Thinking Hats”

3. Content…
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 The Method of “Topic Prompts” and “Idea
Mapping”
 The Method of “Core Quality”
 The Method of “Differences and Comparisons”
 The Method of “Speaking on the Spot”
 The Method of “Brainstorming”
 The Method of “Discussions Based on Pictures”
 The Method of “Guessing Game”
 The Method of “Predicting”
 The Method of “Pro’s and Con’s”
 The Method of “Expressing Motivation”
 The Method of “Proverb”

4. Content…
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 The Method of “Storytelling”
 The Method of “Business Story”
 The Method of “Template for Listening Activity”
 The Method of “Interview”
 The Method of “Making Choices Relevant”
 The Method of “Pretest of concepts”
 The Method of “Case Study”
 The Method of “ESA: Engage, Study, Activate”
 The “Eg Hunt” Technology
 The Method of “PPP: Present, Practice, Produce”
 The Method of “Apple Tree”
 Conclusion
 Being Agile

5. Our Course
5

6. Introduction to the
Project Management
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Today’s economy is a
global one. The job
market is changing.

7. Globalization
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8. Globalization…
8
Globalization is
impacting all of us.

9. Industry
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Let’s look at one of the
fastest growing
industries, the IT
industry.

10. The IT Industry
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11. Time, Cost, Scope… Quality
• It is delivered
on time.
• It is on or under
budget.
• It satisfies user
requirements.
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What are the factors
needed for successful
projects?
… Only a few projects
achieve all this.

12. What Is Project Success?
• It is delivered
on time.
• It is on or under
budget.
• It satisfies user
requirements.
12

13. Failed Projects
• 45% over
budget.
• 7% over time.
• 56% less value
than predicted.
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It’s estimated that
project failures cost the
global economy
hundreds of billions of
dollars annually.

14. Failed Projects…
• 45% over
budget.
• 7% over time.
• 56% less value
than predicted.
14

15. Failure?
15
Why do so many
projects fail?

16. Why Do So Many Projects Fail…
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17. Why Do So Many Projects Fail…
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18. Why Do So Many Projects Fail…
18

19. Why Do So Many Projects Fail…
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20. Project Management Process
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There are many different
reasons for the failure of
IT projects but the most
common reasons are
rooted in the…project
management process
itself.

21. Project Management
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22. Project Management Is…
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…the application of skills,
knowledge, tools and
techniques to meet the
needs and expectations
of stakeholders for a
project.

23. PMBOK Definition
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24. Our PM Course
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Our Project
Management Course is
designed to help students
to complete their projects
successfully and on-time.

25. Your Teacher
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An Associate Professor of
Economic Cybernetics
Department, PhD in
Economics and Masters in
both Economic and
Computer Science.

26. About Me
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27. Professional Development Units
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I've also earned the
professional development
units for the Project
Management Certification.
And it is my pleasure to
share my knowledge and
experience with you.

28. Professional Development Units…
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29. What skills does a project manager
need to manage projects successfully?
29

30. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge
 Administration and
Management
 Customer Service
 English Language
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Skills
 Critical Thinking
 Coordination
 Monitoring
Abilities
 Oral Comprehension
 Oral Expression
 Writing
Comprehension

31. PM’s Skills
31

32. No 2 days are the same 
32

33. Freedom of choice…
33

34. Changes…
34
Project
Management provides
an opportunity to make
significant changes to
the organization and
environment.

35. 35

36. In Our Course
• ƒKeep an open mind.
• Interact freely with colleagues.
• ƒContribute your opinions and experiences
freely.
• Relate new ideas to typical projects you have
engaged in or those you intend to manage.
• ƒEncourage colleagues to share with you their
experiences.
• Ask questions to ensure that you do not
leave the training with doubts on your mind. 36

37. Interactive Learning Environment
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Technological
innovations provide
new possibilities to
transform the teaching
and learning process.

38. Your Interactive Learning Environment
38

39. Teaching Methodology
• ƒInteractive Lectures
supported by multimedia.
• Practical exercises in
teams.
39

40. Teaching Methodology…
• The real-world process of
managing dream projects.
• Exchange roles:
a) the role of proper
documentation and
b) the difference between
managing and 'doing'. 40

41. Examining Methodology
• Constant review
of practical work done.
• Short tests.
• Discussion on documents
and solutions produced
during the work on the
project. 41

42. Examining Methodology…
• Self-assessment and
Lessons Learned Review.
• Theoretical knowledge
examination.
• Peer assessment.
42

43. Teaching Methods
Classroom
success
secrets
43
I use different teaching
methods in practice in
order to reach ALL my
students effectively.

44. Teaching Methods…
Classroom
success
secrets
44

45. The Method of “Drawing
Information By Free Associations”
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Steps:
1.Formulate a Problem
2. Associate
3. Find a Solution

46. Free Associations…
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I need to illustrate Project
Management concepts with real
world examples and encourage
my students to think from this
perspective.

47. The Method of “Networking”
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1. Be interested
2. Be positive
3. Be interesting

48. The Method of “Last Words”
ambition, competency,
individuality, equality,
integrity, innovativeness,
responsibility, accuracy,
respect, dedication,
diversity, improvement,
enjoyment/fun, loyalty,
credibility, honesty,
excellence, teamwork,
service, accountability,
empowerment, quality,
efficiency, dignity,
collaboration, wisdom,
empathy, accomplishment,
courage, stewardship,
independence, security,
challenge, influence,
learning, compassion,
friendliness, stewardship,
discipline/order, generosity,
persistency, optimism,
dependability, flexibility

49. The Method of “Team Building”

50. Thinkers and Doers

51. The Method of “Six Thinking Hats”
51

52. The Method of “Topic Prompts”
and “Idea Mapping”
52

53. The Method of “Core Quality”

54. The Method of
“Differences and Comparisons”
Underlying Competencies

57. Which competence?

58. Effectiveness Measures
▶ Reduced resistance to necessary
changes.
▶ Team members and stakeholders
demonstrating a willingness to set aside
personal objectives when necessary.
▶ Articulation of a clear and inspiring vision
of a desired future state.

59. Leadership

60. The Method of “Speaking on the Spot”
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How Do You Measure Project
Success?

61. The Method of “Brainstorming”
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Generating
many
radical,
creative
ideas

62. The Method of “Discussions
Based on Pictures”
62

63. The Method of “Guessing Game”
63

64. The Method of “Predicting”
64

65. The Method of “Pro’s and Con’s”

66. The Method of “Expressing Motivation”
What Machu Picchu is?

67. The Method of “Proverb”

68. Success is going from failure to failure
without a loss of enthusiasm
 A burden of one's own
choice is not felt
 A foul morn may turn to a
fair day
 A beggar can never be
bankrupt
 A cat in gloves catches no
mice
 A fox is not taken twice in
the same snare
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 Своя ноша не тянет
 Серенькое утро —
красненький денек
 Голый — что святой:
не боится беды
 Не замочив рук, не
умоешься
 Лису в одну и ту же
ловушку дважды не
поймаешь

69. Success is going from failure to failure
without a loss of enthusiasm
 A bad beginning makes
a bad ending
 A burnt child dreads the
fire
 A close mouth catches
no flies
 An evil chance seldom
comes alone
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 Плохое начало не к
доброму концу
 Обжегшись на
молоке, будешь дуть
и на воду
 В закрытый рот муха
не влетит
 Беда редко приходит
одна

70. The Method of “Storytelling”

71. The Seven Elements of Digital Storytelling
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1. Point of View
2. A Dramatic Question
3. Emotional Content
4. The Gift of Your Voice
5. The Power of Soundtrack
6. Economy
7. Pacing

72. Data Storytelling

73. The Method of “Business Story”
all, all, be, earth, exploring,
have, here, is, not, on, on, other,
our, planets, problems,
problems, reasonable, should,
So, solved, solving, Sounds, the,
timeline, until, We, we, what.

74. The Answer Is…

75. The Method of “Template for Listening Activity”

76. The Method of “Interview”
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• Make a scenario
• Provide rules for interviewer/candidate
• Suggest the scenario: ask/answer

77. The Method of
“Making Choices Relevant”
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78. The Method of
“Pretest of Concepts”
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79. The Method of “Case Study”
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80. The Method of “ESA”
80

81. AIDMA vs. AISAS
81

82. The “Eg Hunt” Technology
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• Concept
• Definition
• Portfolio of examples

83. The Method of “PPP”
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84. Present, Practice, Produce
84

85. The Method of “Apple Tree”
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86. Conclusion
Project Management:
• A continuous process of learning
and improving.
• Leadership.
• Accountability.
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87. Conclusion…
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In conclusion I would like
to say that Students are active
and get involved in the project
activities based on diversity of
teaching methods & technics
while learning Project
Management in English.

88. Being Agile 
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89. Feedback
Project Management:
• A continuous process of learning
and improving.
• Leadership.
• Accountability.
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Overall comment from
students shows that they
appreciate the knowledge
that act as a guideline in
developing project
processes.

90. Olya Zakharova, PhD
E-mail: harizmalife@gmail.com
Skype: harizmalife
Cell: +38 050 401 3335
Olya Zakharova, PhD