Soft Skills I - N832043
Title: Manažerské dovednosti I
Guaranteed by: Department of Chemical Education and Humanities (832)
Faculty: Central University Departments of UCT Prague
Actual: from 2022
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:2
E-Credits: winter s.:2
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/0, C [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (25)
Min. number of students: unlimited
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
For type:  
Guarantor: Holzhauser Petr RNDr. Ph.D.
Examination dates   Schedule   
Annotation -
The subject is recommended to students who are interested in the development of their knowledge and abilities in the field of team leading and effective cooperation. The seminars consist of 4 thematic parts: presentation skills, communication skills, team leading skills and team cooperation. The subject is taught interactively by external specialists from Procter & Gamble Company. The course is suitable for those who want to lead a team of people successfully in the future. After successful completion of the course, students get a certificate of Procter & Gamble Company.
Last update: TAJ832 (20.11.2013)
Aim of the course -

Students will be able to:

  • prepare a presentation and present it
  • communicate suitably in different situations
  • know the principles of team leading
  • know the principles of team work
Last update: VED832 (08.10.2013)
Literature -

R: Medlíková O. Přesvědčivá prezentace, Grada 2010, 978-80-247-3455-2.

R: Mikuláštík M. Komunikační dovednosti v praxi, Grada 2010, 978-80-247-2339-6.

R: Caunt, J. Time management, C. Press/CP Books 2007, 978-80-251-1538-1

R: Bělohlávek F. Jak vést svůj tým, Grada Publishing 2008, 978-80-247-1975-7.

A: Křivohlavý, Jaro, Tajemství úspěšného jednání, Grada 1995, 80-85623-84-6.

A: Lewis, David, Tajná řeč těla, Victoria Publishing 1993, 80-85605-49-x.

Last update: VED832 (08.10.2013)
Learning resources -

None.

Last update: VED832 (08.10.2013)
Syllabus -

1. Introduction, students expectation

2. Presentation skills: Introduction, Case study. Tips for excellent presentation.

3. Presentation skills: How to get ready for presentation. How to present. Introduction to Case study.

4. Presentation skills: Case study presentation of students I. Evaluation of case study.

5. Presentation skills: Case study presentation of students II. Evaluation of case study.

6. Communication skills: Basics of communication skills. Body language - role playing. Constructive feedback.

7. Communication skills: Basics of effective meeting. Example of international Net meeting and audio conference.

Basics of written communication. Case study - How to write a good e-mail?

8. Communication skills: Change management

9. Leadership skills: 80/20 - Pareto principle in practice. Time management. Targets and priorities.

10. Leadership skills: Essential behaviors of successful leader.

11. Team effectiveness: Cultural differences and cooperation within global corporations. International career and cultural difference.

12: Team effectiveness: People motivation factors. Culture of organization and its influence on results. Team work.

13: Evaluation of students expectation

14: Excursion

Last update: VED832 (08.10.2013)
Registration requirements -

None.

Last update: VED832 (08.10.2013)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Účast v laboratořích (na exkurzi nebo praxi) 0.1 4
Obhajoba individuálního projektu 0.1 4
Práce na individuálním projektu 0.1 4
Účast na seminářích 1.6 44
2 / 2 56 / 56
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Regular attendance 70
Defense of an individual project 15
Report from individual projects 15