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OUTLINE

 

 

 

Introduction to the module

The module aims to provide links between the concept of project management and sustainable development.

In particular, it helps learners develop the skills needed to manage green projects, with a special focus on:

  • Project management skills

  • the promotion of a team-based approach to supporting a sustainability activity

  • the development of communication skills.

The module also intends to provide participants with some practical tips and activities that can be used to encourage environmental awareness and build excitement around the sustainability activities.

Keywords

Managing green projects, team-based approach, sustainable team, communication, Green and environmental team-building activities

 

 

Learning objectives

  • To understand the principle of project management

  • To build and run a successful “sustainable team”

  • To improve the team’s communication skills

  • To manage green projects

  • To encourage environmental awareness and motivation towards sustainability

 

 

 

 

Learning outcomes

  • Teachers will be able to understand the concept of “sustainable team”

Time estimation:

1 hour

  • Teachers will be able to build and run successful sustainable teams

Time estimation:

1 hour

  • Teachers will be able to establish an effective communication environment

Time estimation:

1 hour

  • Teachers will be able to manage green projects

Time estimation:

1.5 hour

  • Teachers will be able to adapt and use green and environmental team-building activities

Time estimation:

2 hours

Teaching and learning activities

  • Workshops/webinar

  • Tests

  • Self-study

  • Literature Review

  • Case study

  • Brainstorming

Learning content

  • OUTSIDE resource center

  • Theoretical framework/learning scenarios

  • PPT

  • OERs

Assessment

  • Project-based activities

  • Quiz

  • Group work

To go further

Green Teams

The Importance of Communication in Sustainability

 

Training module scenario

Number and title of the training sessions

This module consists of 4 mutually independent sessions: 

  • Session 1: Getting started with project management

  • Session 2: How to create and run sustainable team

  • Session 3: How to manage a green project

  • Session 4: How to boost internal and external communication skills of the team

The users can choose only one, several or all of them according to their needs

Preparation to the sessions

Prior to the session, the teacher will have prepared different slide presentations and training material. These documents are needed to support the learning process and to guide discussions. The teacher will make the presentations available to all trainees prior to the training

Material required

Laptop

Internet connection

Working templates