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Indigenous Project Management

IGBM 3522 | INDG 3522
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University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Don McIntyre
Don McIntyre
Professor
2
Timeline
  • September 15, 2023
    Experience start
  • September 26, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
9 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Large enterprise, Non profit, Social Enterprise
Academic association, Arts, Education, Media & production, Real estate

Experience scope

Categories
Project management
Skills
project management research
Learner goals and capabilities

Consider enlisting University of Lethbridge students as learner-consultants through a project-based program! The realm of Project Management, concerning matters of Indigenous significance, extends well beyond mere 'execution management.' In Aboriginal communities and among those engaged with Indigenous groups, the role of a Project Management Officer is growing in significance.


In Aboriginal communities, this role differs greatly from its Western counterpart. Indigenous Project Management (IPM) goes beyond conventional approaches, incorporating Indigenous worldviews. For Aboriginal businesses or those working with them, Project Management merges Indigenous perspectives and seeks non-standard solutions. Practitioners of Indigenous Project Management must understand standard methods while championing truly Indigenous projects.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
30 learners
Project
39 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations






Project timeline
  • September 15, 2023
    Experience start
  • September 26, 2024
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 


· Project management for Aboriginal & Indigenous historical contexts;

· PM theories;

· Fostering trust between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal groups;

· Information Management for Projects, Traditional Knowledge & Indigenous Traditions;

· Professional and Societal settings;

· Indigenous organization & governance;

· Innovating Aboriginal project management;

· Risk Management;

· Supply Chain & Procurement;

· and Team Theory.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

A representative from the organization will be available for a hour look guest speaking session.

A representative of the company will be available for a 1 hour interview to present the problem statement, and answer questions from students in a timely manner for the duration of the project.