BT 353A: Project Management
Class Schedule & Syllabus - Fall, 2014
Room/Days/Times: BC 320 3pm-4:40am on Tuesdays, 3pm-3:50pm on
Thursdays
Instructor
Donald N. Lombardi, Ph.D., USMC(R)
Distinguished Industry Professor
Phone: (201) 216-5661
Email: Donald.Lombardi@stevens.edu
Office: BC 420
Open Office Hours: Tuesdays, 8am to 10:30am & Thursdays, 1:30 to 3pm
Scheduled Office Hours available by appointment
Texts
Required
Lombardi, D.N. & Slonim, A. (2014) Manual of Healthcare Leadership Essential Strategies for Physician and Administrative Leaders. New York:
McGraw-Hill
Overview
This course will present field proven strategies and relevant academic concepts for the
efficacious management of purposeful, results-oriented projects. It will practically cover
the operational and conceptual issues faced by modern project managers. At the end of
this course, students will be able to develop, execute, and manage a basic project plan
capable of supporting business objectives linked to measures of effectiveness and
efficiency.
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Course Objectives/Learning Goals:
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Discuss the range, scope, and complexity of modern projects.
Introduce a strategic, system perspective on the management of projects.
Apply the principles intrinsic to the role of the modern project manager.
Practice applying tools and techniques used in project management.
5. Demonstrate a mastery of the organizational dynamics related to project
management.
Grading Criteria:
Class Mastery, demonstrated by a sound command of the course content and the
potential ability to summon critical learning in significant work situations.
Practical Application, evidenced by the participant’s ability to relate course material
to their current work environment and future leadership roles
Learning Value, shown by a development of the class material and participant
discourse into a meaningful, comprehensive set of course work
Depth/Breadth of Analysis, as proven in both the spectrum of thought and subject
command as well as the specific delineation of ideas and course application
Presentational Quality, as reflected in the participant’s written work and video
presentations, to include conciseness, viability and action-orientation. This aspect also
encompasses quality, relevant class participation and consistent attendance.
Class Requisites:
1.) Absolutely no texting or other “social media” communication is allowed during class;
a significant grade reduction will be assessed accordingly.
1a.) A regular notebook for class is strongly suggested, given the previous requisite.
2.) Attendance is mandatory for all class sessions; contact Dr. Lombardi via email
Donald.lombardi@stevens.edu) in cases where excused attendance is warranted.
3.) Class will start promptly at the posted class times.
4.) Each of Us is responsible to all of Us for useful class participation and maximum
effort in all group and team assignments.
5.) Class participation, MoodleLand assignments, a written book synopsis and two
project presentations comprise the graded components of the class.
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Class Schedule
8/26 & 8/28 – Introduction to Project Management
- The Essential Components of a Project
- Analyzing Environmental Impact Factors: Sphere of Influence Applications
9/2 & 9/4 –Project Selection & Evaluation
- Understanding and Applying The Performance Matrix
- VA Medical System: The West Virginia Project
9/9 & 9/11 – General Project Planning Strategies
- Applying GPP Analysis to Project Potential
- Eight Significant Projects, from Transit to Technology
9/16 & 9/18 – Strategic Planning of Projects
- Realistic Strategic Planning to Garner Commitment and Action
- The VNAHG “Heart-to-Heart” Project
9/23 & 9/25 – Communication Strategies for Project Presentation
- The Twenty Executive Essentials of Leadership Communication
- JFK’s Strategic Communication & Leadership
9/30 & 10/2 - Negotiation Strategies
- Planning and Execution of Needed Negotiation
- The Civic Arena Case
10/7 & 10/9 – Midterm Team Presentations
10/14 & 10/16 – Fall Recess
10/21 & 10/23 - Quantitative Project Management
- Accountability, Accounting and Fiscal Responsibility
- Text Examples
10/28 & 10/30 – Interviewing and Selection
- The Quan-Com Selection System
- Video Case Study: “Who Gets The Job?”
11/4 & 11/6 – Project Performance Evaluation
- Criterion-Based Performance Evaluation Principles in Practice
- Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement and Monitoring
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11/11 & 11/13 – Project Management & Monitoring Systems
- Applying The PACT Factors
- Barnabas Health and The Newark Healthcare Renaissance
11/18 & 11/20 – Comprehensive Project Control
- Centers of Excellence Applications
- Mgt 803 Exemplars
11/25 & 11/27 Thanksgiving
12/2 & 12/4 – Final Individual Project Preparation
12/9 & 12/11 – Final Presentations
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