CFM 560
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Leadership in the Built Environment
Course Description
This course focuses on the application of Leadership theory and principles to the Owner, Architecture, Engineering, Contractor industry (i.e., the Built Environment). Students will consider key strategies for designing, facilitating, and managing OAEC teams to identify and maximize value in the delivery of projects. Project delivery methods, procurement methods, and contracting approaches will be analyzed and compared for project specific optimization. Additionally, ethics and associated decision making will be analyzed and experienced within a leadership framework.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Team Management
Learning Outcome
Create team design and team building strategies to accomplish primary project objectives.
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Leadership Theory
Learning Outcome
Understand and knowledgeably discuss various leadership approaches and their strengths and weaknesses. Students will also analyze their own personal approach to leadership and design an improvement strategy for growth in this area.
Title
Ethics
Learning Outcome
Identify ethical challenges and navigate the associated analysis and decision-making process.
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Industry Trends
Learning Outcome
Identify current industry challenges and communicate developed potential solutions.
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Project Risk
Learning Outcome
Assess project needs/circumstances in order to consult on ideal project delivery methods, contracting methods and procurement methods.
