Students and Business People in the Czech Republic are hungry for knowledge and practical experiences in the areas of project and general management. They need to catch up fast so they can align much quicker with current business practices across the EU. This paper decribes the work of Dr Eddie Fisher who has made it his ambition in life to share his extensive knowledge and practical experiences in these areas with world-wide audiences.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Need for Project Management in the Czech Republic
- My Work in the Czech Republic
- The Importance of Humor and Practicality in Teaching
- Cultural Considerations in Teaching Project Management
- Building Self-Confidence and Encouraging Risk Taking
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This article outlines the author's experiences teaching project management in the Czech Republic. It emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and practical skills with a wider audience and highlights the growing demand for project management training in Eastern Europe.
- The demand for project management skills in the Czech Republic
- The importance of practical application and humor in teaching project management
- Cultural considerations in teaching project management
- Encouraging risk-taking and building self-confidence in students
- The need for international collaboration in promoting project management
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the author's work with the Academic Centre for Students Activities (ACSA) in Brno, Czech Republic, and highlights the increasing demand for project management skills in Eastern Europe.
- The Need for Project Management in the Czech Republic: This chapter describes the growing need for project management training in the Czech Republic and how ACSA is fulfilling this demand by offering courses aligned with the International Project Management Association's Competence Baseline.
- My Work in the Czech Republic: This chapter details the author's experience teaching project management in the Czech Republic, including his initial encounters with ACSA, the evolution of his teaching approach, and the positive response he has received from students and professionals.
- The Importance of Humor and Practicality in Teaching: This chapter emphasizes the importance of incorporating humor and practical examples into teaching methods, highlighting the effectiveness of combining lectures with interactive activities and real-world anecdotes.
- Cultural Considerations in Teaching Project Management: This chapter discusses cultural considerations in teaching project management to Czech students and professionals, noting their preference for visual demonstration, consensus-building, and a more structured approach.
- Building Self-Confidence and Encouraging Risk Taking: This chapter emphasizes the importance of building self-confidence and encouraging risk-taking in Czech students and professionals, noting their cultural aversion to risk and the benefits of a collaborative approach.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This article focuses on project management education in the Czech Republic, highlighting the importance of practical application, cultural awareness, and international collaboration in promoting professional development. Key terms include project management, practical application, cultural considerations, self-confidence, risk-taking, international collaboration, and professional development.
- Quote paper
- Dr Eddie Fisher (Author), 2012, Catching up Fast, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/184793
