Agile Management Methods

COURSE CODE

 Y104

SEMESTER:

2^nd 

COURSE:

Agile Management Methods

ECTS:

7.5

COURSE HOURS (PER 

WEEK):  

2

COURSE LANGUAGE:

GREEK

Traditional project management approaches emphasize the initial design and recording of a project requirement as well as the standard design and implementation processes in general. However, a prerequisite for the good operation of this working model is a stable business environment and the knowledge of the detailed requirements of the project at the beginning of it.On the contrary, agile project management is the modern alternative approach, with great international acceptance, which approaches projects from a point of view that emphasizes continuous change, flexibility, rapid project completion and self-organization. The aim of the course is to introduce students to this new approach to project management, which requires the adoption of a different perspective that emphasizes: 

• in people and interactions rather than processes and the use of tools,

• in the final deliverable of the project (eg software) that works and not in the extensive documentation,

• in working with the client instead of continuing to negotiate with him, and

• in adopting the change instead of strictly adhering to a prescribed plan

The course aims to cover the following areas:

• Principles of flexible methods

• Processes and project life cycle using flexible methods

• Claims management in flexible projects

• The operation of teams in flexible methods

• Communication in flexible teams

• Flexible project risk management

• Flexible project management as a pedagogical tool

Upon completion of the course students can:

• Understand the need, context, and role for flexible project management.

• Be able to distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches, ie traditional and flexible project management methodologies.

• Understand flexible management procedures and methodologies.

• Understand how a flexible project management approach can add value to the organization / client.

• Be able to develop a flexible project management plan.

• Be able to evaluate projects that are developed in a flexible way.

• Use the tools for flexible project management.

• Understand the fact that flexible methods are a modern management tool that can be applied more generally, such as as an educational method.

• Develop a personal leadership strategy for success as a project manager.