Knowledge

The student:

has knowledge of the PRINSIX initiation process, governance documents (PLP, mandate), and the PMO role, MS Project, and how these ensure a structured project start.
has knowledge of methods for stakeholder management and communication management, including establishing a communication plan and reporting routines.
has knowledge of what characterizes a project team, principles for team development and team-based organization, and how leadership style affects team efficiency.
has knowledge of methods for onboarding, motivation, and conflict management in project teams.
has knowledge of the defence sector’s procedures for time management (FID) and documentation requirements in the planning phase.
has knowledge of how PRINSIX is adapted to different project types (materiel, ICT, EBA) and differences compared to agile methodology.
has knowledge of how PRINSIX guidelines, templates, and defence sector governance documents are updated and used to ensure continuous improvement in project work.
has knowledge of how structured planning and control in PRINSIX contribute to efficient resource use and compliance with governance requirements in the public sector.

Skills

The student:

can prepare a project management plan including stakeholder, communication, and resource plans using PRINSIX templates.
can build a schedule in MS Project (WBS, dependencies, critical path) and communicate the plan to stakeholders.
can plan and implement onboarding of new team members, adapt leadership style to the situation and team maturity, and apply methods for conflict management.
can identify factors that promote or hinder collaboration and implement measures to strengthen team performance.
can use MS Project, prepare and maintain WBS/ANS, define and control project scope, and manage changes.
can identify and apply PRINSIX guidelines, templates, and defence sector procedures (FID) to solve practical challenges in the initiation and planning phases.
can conduct stakeholder analysis and establish routines for communication and reporting.
can analyze team composition and propose adjustments to ensure competence and role distribution in line with project needs.

General Competence

The student:

can identify and manage ethical dilemmas in planning, such as resource prioritization and stakeholder needs.
can reflect on ethical aspects of team leadership, such as fair distribution of tasks and professional conflict management.
can reflect on differences between PRINSIX and agile methodology and assess how methodological choices affect planning, control, and teamwork.
can reflect on the consequences of decisions in the planning phase, including balancing stakeholder needs, regulatory compliance, and security requirements.
can collaborate effectively with the project owner, steering committee, and key stakeholders during initiation and planning.
can reflect on their own role as project manager and implement improvement measures in teams and processes.
can create an inclusive and collaborative environment in the project team and contribute to effective communication between team members and stakeholders.
can contribute to improving project planning processes by evaluating the use of PRINSIX templates and proposing adjustments based on experience and best practices.
can evaluate team work processes and propose improvements to increase efficiency and well-being.

Subject description YFS-01

Project Planning and Team Development in PRINSIX