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UNIT  1 Discussion

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Project Management and Leadership

COLLAPSE

Discuss the similarities and differences of project management and leadership. Then, describe the characteristics and traits of a project manager and a leader.

dq 2

 Discussion: Why Risk Management

This course is tailored to explore project management tools & techniques specific to your industry or business sector.  What industry or business sector are you interested in?  What specific challenges does this industry or business sector face in regards to projects?

 

 

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UNIT  2  Discussion

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Two components of the Human Resource Plan are planning for Training and planning for Recognition & Rewards. How do these two components of the Human Resource Plan relate to empowerment? Discuss specific and concrete methods a Project Manager can employ to empower their team. Relate any personal experience you may have with being empowered or empowering teams or team members.

Dq2

Make or Buy Analysis

COLLAPSE

The basis of a Make or Buy decision is the cost of internal staffing versus external staffing. What other factors should a Project Manager consider when formulating a Make or Buy decision? Discuss how these other factors could positively or negatively impact the Project.

 

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UNIT  3  Discussion

DQ 1

The PMBOK Guide Processes

COLLAPSE

The PMBOK uses the term ‘process’ to describe activities and procedures undertaken to achieve specific results.These processes are categorized by when they take place in the project life cycle and the nature or the process or Knowledge Area. (See the PMBOK Guide Page 25)  Do you perform any of these processes in your current organization? Discuss how the PMBOK processes relate to your project experiences and your current organization’s projects. If you do not perform projects, how do these relate to projects you have researched?

DQ2

Leadership Point of View

COLLAPSE

How will developing your leadership point of view help you become a better leader? Ask any questions you may have regarding this week’s assignment.

 

 

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UNIT  4  Discussion

DQ 1

Self-Leadership

COLLAPSE

What is self-leadership and how do you apply the principles of self-leadership? How might this address (resolve or avoid) dysfunction in a team?

DQ2

Request for Proposal

COLLAPSE

What are the common elements of a RFP? Use the course readings, along with your own research on this topic and share this with the class.

 

 

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UNIT  5 Discussion

DQ 1

Agile Project Management

COLLAPSE

What is Agile Project Management? When are Agile practices/methodologies best to use and when should they not be used?

DQ2

Benefits and Weaknesses of Agile

COLLAPSE

What are the benefits of Agile practices/ methodologies? What are the weaknesses of Agile practices/methodologies?

 

 

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UNIT  6  Discussion

 DQ 1

Contracts and Leadership Tools

COLLAPSE

Contracts, RFP’s and Specifications can be used as guides to lead your project team. What requirements can be written into a contract that will provide the project manager with leadership tools?

Dq2

Contract Submittals

COLLAPSE

What is a submittal? Provide an example of a submittal and explain how they verify a contractor’s performance.

 

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UNIT  7 Discussion

Dq1

Sources of Conflict

COLLAPSE

Detail a source of conflict and a method for managing and/or resolving that conflict.

Dq2

Dispute Resolution

COLLAPSE

Detail a dispute resolution method and identify an organization which is involved in the dispute resolution process.

 

 

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UNIT 8  Discussion

Dq1

Contractor Qualifications

COLLAPSE

Discuss at least 3 criteria used to select a contractor. Weigh the importance of the criteria to the overall selection process using a percentage for each. Explain your rationale for the weight you identified for each criteria.

Dq2

Lessons Learned from this Course

COLLAPSE

Detail two (2) techniques which you could use to improve the human resource or procurement management of your projects. How would these techniques improve your project?