Problem 1: Most organizations have limits to the resources they can apply to their portfolio(s) of projects—all projects must be considered and not every project will be started. What kinds of weighting factors do organizations consider as part of their prioritization process?
Problem 2: Why is critical thinking crucial to successful project management?
Problem 3: Does the maturity of an organization’s project management capabilities affect the support and delivery of the organization’s goals and objectives?
Problem 4: Under what circumstances might it be unwise to align project selection and prioritization with organizational goals?
Problem 5: Is it necessary to plan complex projects differently than simple projects? Why or why not?
Problem 6: The project life cycle typically passes through four stages: definition, planning, execution, and delivery. Do you think these four stages are typical of projects? Why or why not? Would you add any stages? Why or why not?