Course - Lean and Agile Methods - TS300222
Lean and Agile Methods
About
About the course
Course content
What lean and agile methods are and how they might be used in maritime and project based industry. PDCA and continuous improvement. System thinking and the Deming System of profound knowledge (SoPK). Lean methodology and methods and the application in projects. Implementing lean and lean thinking in organizations in project-based industry. Agile methods and ambidexterity. Agile teams and organizations. Agile methods. How to use lean and agile methodologies together and simultaneously.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The student shall document knowledge to the background of lean methodology and agile methods and how lean and agile methods might be used in projects and project based industry. Furthermore, the student shall document knowledge of the use of processes, tools, methods and terminology that is used within lean and agile methods. Have knowledge of how lean and agile methods might be used within innovation and product development.
Skills:
The student shall understand, as well as be able to use basic methods within projects in the maritime industry and project based organisations. Furthermore, the student shall understand the possibilities and limitations that follow the use of lean and agile methods within projects and project based industry. The student shall be able to execute and lead good processes related to lean and agile methods within project based industry.
Competence:
Have an understanding of what lean and agile methods are, and the opportunities and limitations the two 'philosophies' have. The student shall have a good understanding and knowledge of the methods and tools which are used within lean and agile methods. The student shall further be able to discern how lean and agile methods separate from traditional methods and tools within project execution. The student shall have knowledge and competence about the challenges of implementing lean and agile methods in the maritime industry. Furthermore, the student shall be able to understand and apply a problem-solving methodology based on relevant lean tools.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group exercises, presentations and plenary discussions.
Compulsory assignments
- Minimum required attendance of 80% in the scheduled teaching
Further on evaluation
A minimum of 80% attendance at lectures is required.
3 hours individual written exam (60%) + Project assignment/folder (40%).
Students will make two group assignments collected as a folder for hand in. The group work is included as part of the assessment and each student within each group will be awarded the same grade. both the exam and mandatory assignments including folder have to be passed to be awarded a grade and pass.
New or postponed exam: It is possible to resit for a new -3- three hour exam. In the event that a group has not passed one or more of the assignments, the group may (subject to the acceptance of all the participating students within the group), to submit a new assignment (folder) by the time for new or postponed exam for the course. The student will have to submit a new mandatory assignment\folder at the next ordinary exam if he\she chooses not to submit for the new or postponed examination. The student is entitled to a new or postponed exam only in cases where he\she has a valid reason for absence or have failed the course.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Shipping management (432SM)
Recommended previous knowledge
TS100214 Introduction to Project Based Industry; TS200114 - Applied project management for project based industry or equivalent.
Course materials
Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- Project Management
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.