Question 1:
List the skills that will enable the project manager to most effectively manage change. As companies recognize the synergistic results of integrating processes, project management is typically integrated with which six management components? How does this integration create an environment for excellence?
A. Describe the nine components of the planning phase.
B. Explain the following Deming quote, "If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you're doing."
Provide the general specifications and requirements for a project information management system that will facilitate project control and enable change management.
Issues:
How can you create an environment that enables employees to adapt to the inevitable changes that will occur on your project? What tools can you provide to your employees to facilitate their adaptation?
Question 2: Explain how the project manager gathers information that is useful for developing and managing project scope.
Using your selected project, develop your preliminary work breakdown structure. Use Microsoft Project or other tool as
appropriate to complete the assignment.
Issues:
Provide a synopsis of an article or an Internet piece on work breakdown structures. Please provide at least 4-6 sentences
Problem 3: Discuss the responsibilities of the project manager in the ongoing maintenance of the project schedule.
Using the work breakdown structure for your individual project, develop your preliminary schedule. Include identification of dependencies. Use Microsoft Project or other tools as appropriate to complete the assignment.
Identify the key problem/constraint you feel will be most likely to impact the schedule you have developed.
Issues :
A. How can schedule changes impact the scope, resource allocation, and duration of the project?
B. What types of reporting of schedule changes will be required to control the total project?
C. When should you use resource leveling?
D. How can you best present your schedule to your stakeholders?