• What factors contributes to success in an event project? A case study of the learning experiences of students in a Project Management course. 

      Nordahl-Pedersen, Hilde; Heggholmen, Kari (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-22)
      As part of the 2022 Norwegian Skiing Championship, the students at Harstad Business School, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, conducted a successful project event called ‘Sidetrack’ to provide fun and enjoyment for the public and the participants. Our study is based on qualitative interviews with eight students to reveal their learning experiences in relation to factors that contributes to the ...
    • What promotes motivation and learning in project management students? 

      Nordahl-Pedersen, Hilde; Heggholmen, Kari (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-10)
      This article discusses what promotes motivation and learning in students of project management. It is based on a qualitative study with six students from different project groups at a higher education institution in Norway. The study shows that ownership of self-chosen projects and regular feedback from the supervisor lead to hard work, intrinsic motivation and learning in all phases of the project. ...