(CFM 340) Team Management and Sustainable Leadership Practices
This course offers an overview introduction of the practice of leadership and team-building skills that will be required in the dynamic fields related to project management. This includes the areas of effective collaboration, communication, personality assessments, and project work. Although this course is specifically related to the construction and facilities management industry, its content can be translated to any industry that utilizes teams for project management.
| Credit hours | 3.0 lecture |
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| Prerequisites | CFM 105, CFM 110 or permission of instructor |
| Offered | Winter |
| Programs | Construction and Facilities Management Minor |
Course Learning Outcomes
- Effective assessment of team building: students will develop the ability to communicate effectively and lead diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring clear project objectives.
- Resource management and project execution: students will learn to manage resources, including budget, time, and personnel, to successfully plan and execute construction and facilities management projects.
- Building trust and ethical leadership: students will prioritize building trust within their teams and with stakeholders, emphasizing ethical decision-making, integrity, and accountability in their leadership roles.
- Ethical leadership and stakeholder engagement: students will prioritize ethical decision-making, build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders, and promote integrity and accountability in their leadership roles.
- Innovation and sustainability integration: students will foster innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement within construction and facilities management, embracing environmentally responsible practices and seeking efficiency enhancements.