A Career Across Borders
Ms. Perc, a certified IPMA C level project manager, has an impressive track record of managing teams across Austria, Germany, and Asia. Her extensive experience highlights her adaptability and expertise in bridging diverse cultural and professional landscapes. She shared her professional journey, offering students an inspiring look into what it takes to succeed in a globalized work environment in multinational corporation.
Navigating Intercultural Challenges
During her guest talk, Christine delved into the nuances of intercultural communication—a critical skill for today’s business graduates. She showcased the differences in leadership styles required for managing homogeneous and mixed teams and provided practical approaches for handling intercultural encounters. These insights are crucial for students aiming to thrive in increasingly diverse workplaces.
Practical Advice for Aspiring Project Managers
Christine also shed light on the IPMA certification process, offering a detailed roadmap for students interested in pursuing this prestigious accreditation. She emphasized the significance of portfolio management as a cornerstone for employability, advising senior students on their first career steps. Her tips on aligning skills with market demands and strategically positioning oneself for technical and managerial roles resonated deeply with the international student audience.
One of the highlights of the session was Christine’s focus on empowering business graduates to venture confidently into technical and multifaceted fields. By sharing her experiences and strategies, she inspired students to embrace work challenges, enhance their intercultural business communication skills, and adapt to dynamic professional environments.
Bridging PM Theory and Practice
Christine Perc’s guest talk was more than just a lecture; it was a bridge between academic theory and real-world practice. Her expertise in streamlining process management within project management operations provided our students with a blueprint for success in their future careers.
We are grateful for Ms. Perc’s valuable contributions to our classroom and look forward to more such enriching sessions that equip our students to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Strategic Integration into Curriculum
This activity was implemented under the "Real World Experience" RWE framework, part of the School of Management’s Strategy at CUAS. Organized within "International Consulting" course, offered in the 5th semester of the Intercultural Management BA program (ICM), taught by FH-prof. Dr. Svetlana Buko, School of Management Vice Dean for Internationalization.
At Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS), the Project Management (PM) module stands as a cornerstone of the BA-level business curriculum. Designed to bridge theoretical knowledge and practical application, this program offers 4th-semester business students an opportunity to implement real-world projects in collaboration with industry partners. By working directly with companies, students gain hands-on experience, building essential skills for their future careers.
More about Project Management at CUAS https://www.fh-kaernten.at/studium/wirtschaft-management/projektmanagement
