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Develop and Test a Project Management Curriculum for Emergency Managers Sandra K. Knight, University of Maryland, Director, Center for Disaster Resilience, skknight@umd.edu John Hart Cable, University of Maryland, Director, Project Management
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Emergency Management Professionals
Engineering Professionals
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5.3 Ensuring effective emergency response
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Institutionalize Program Develop Training Align with Certification Needs and Requirements Test and Deliver
Technical Approach Emergency Management Professionals Training (EMI) Trial Shortcourse (EMI) Multiple Delivery Mechanisms Other Institutions Certification (IAEM) Certification Strategy and Approval (IAEM) Specialty Certifications Engineering Professionals Curriculum (UMD) First Course Offering (UMD) Minor and/or Degree Program Interdisciplinary Specialization Certification (PMI) Certification Strategy and Approval (PMI) Specialty Certifications
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Emergency Management Professionals Engineering Professionals
Assessments
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Ø Existing Network of Industry, Academic and Government Professionals Ø IAEM Conference – Las Vegas, November 2015 Ø CRC PI meeting – Chapel Hill, March 2016 Ø EMI Higher Education Symposium- Emmitsburg, June 2016 Ø UMD CEE Lunch and Learn – College Park, October 2016 Ø LSU Visit (RETALK)- Baton Rouge- December 2016
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ØTwo-phase contract with small business, Ideation Inc, specializing in training development for EMI, FEMA and others ØPhase1: Needs assessment (completed June 2016) ØPhase2: Development of Course Plans of Instruction (Currently underway) for Emergency Managers
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ØPhase 1 Interviews ØInterviewed SMEs (14) in the field ØDiverse set of professionals with either Project and/or emergency management expertise ØIncluded former/current FCO’s, PMs at various A/E firms, emergency management professionals at FEMA and DHS, training specialists, academics
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What current education or training programs do you know about that feature emergency management training for the project managers? Please be specific.
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Of the programs you mentioned, which ones do you think are most effective or beneficial for project managers and why?
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In what manner or under what circumstances do project managers currently perform as emergency managers?
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What activities would assist you in improving your performance during an emergency? What specific skills or training content would you recommend?
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Do you think there is currently a gap in emergency management training being offered to project managers? If so, what would be best method for delivering this kind of training?
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Flipping the perspective to emergency managers, do you think that traditionally practicing emergency managers need better training in project management? If so, what type of skills and training would you recommend?
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Do you have any anything else you would like to add?
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ØPhase 1- Literature Review Degree Programs Ø Institutions offering graduate or undergraduate degrees in emergency management do not focus on project management. Ø Three institutions offered a project management course for the emergency management student. Ø One institute requires students take a general project management Remaining programs of study focus heavily on private/public/nonprofit administration and business continuity within the disaster response cycle. Standalone Courses Ø PMI and EMI offer a course that blends project management knowledge, skills, and abilities with an emergency management context. Ø Other courses, like EMI’s Advanced and Executive Academies, provide training on leadership and decision-making that is very similar to, but not a substitute for, project management training.
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ØBottom Line: Two Thumbs Up!
ØInterviews: While there was some discussion regarding if PM is already implicitly a part of EM, there was a strong conclusion both sets of professionals would benefit from PM skills training and how they can be used in disaster management. Best applications were felt to be outside of response. ØLiterature: Definitely a gap and opportunity to expand
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ØPhase2 contract with Ideation: Development of Plans of Instruction (POIs), Project Management for Emergency Managers ØDevelop 3 draft version POIs ØServe as high level design plans ØFor project management for the EM profession courses ØCompliant with EMI standards ØDevelop 3 draft final version POIs ØDevelop 1 Final version POI ØFor use in explaining the need for the course ØTo outline expectations to obtain additional funding ØProvide Coordination Meetings with EMI/FEMA
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ØCourse rationale ØCourse goal ØCourse objectives ØTarget audiences ØEmergency management core competencies ØApplicable National Preparedness Framework Goals ØCourse Design/Methodology ØEvaluation Plan ØUnits of Instruction
ØDesign Vision: What theme will tie the learning together in a creative way? To what degree can we design a learning experience that stimulates on-the-job performance? ØDelivery System: Which delivery method(s) is most appropriate given the content, learning objectives, target audience, budget and timeline? ØSpecial Requirements: What opportunities can we leverage? Under what constraints will the course be operating? ØScope: How many hours are required to meet the training need? How long will it take to develop and test the course?
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POIs will be developed for the following proposed courses: Ø Introduction to EM Project Planning for Preparedness Ø Introduction to EM Project Planning for Recovery Ø Introduction to EM Project Planning for Response
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First Class was Monday, January 30!
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Ø Track 1- Project Management Training for Practitioners Ø Engage Institutions to vet, improve and prioritize development of POIs Ø Institutionalize training- Find a partner to sponsor training Ø Track 2- Disaster Management Higher education curriculum for Project Managers/Engineers Ø Complete development of Core Curriculum for Graduate Resilience program UMD Ø Evaluate and report out on Initial Graduate Course offering Ø Certification Ø Continue validation and approval process for certification of training with IAEM Ø Coordinate and partner with PMI on Core curriculum development and certification
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EM Training: Ø Develop content for each of 3 proposed POIs. Ø Deliver training courses to more stakeholders/end-users. Ø Modify content as needed to for specific groups. Ø Adapt to multiple formats for more accessibility (On-line training, train-the-trainer, regional/local short courses, etc) Ø Develop Course content and delivery mechanism for a Strategic Leadership Class UMD Graduate Curriculum: Ø Continue development of other Core Course concepts Ø Develop and offer more of these courses Ø Institutionalize as permanent course offerings Ø Provide as concentration specialty for multi-disciplinary graduate students Certifications: Ø Work to have PMI specialty certification in Disaster Management Ø Work to have IAEM focus area in Project Management