Week 2: Interactive activity
2.1 Learning Outcomes:
What is Project Management
Distinguish a project from routine operations.
A project is a special activity that is planned for a specific period of time, with resources and technical expertise. On the other hand, routine operations are those that are considered common activities that does not require an additional aspect.
Challenges of Project Management
• Time constraints.
• Personnel challenges.
• Financial constraints.
2.2 Action Required: Watch the short video in the following link: Modern Project Management
https://youtu.be/IX05Jc8JSOg
2.3 Test your Knowledge (Question): Project involve doing something that has never done before with specific requirements like time, cost, and performance to be considered. Discuss.
A project is unique, and has some target. There are various ways of handling things and doing the right things. Project performance entails working through major avenues and necessary information to make the right choice. Deliverables and competencies matter in enhancing crucial things as recommended.
2.4 Instructions:
Answer the question in test your knowledge section.
• Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week2: Interactive learning Discussion)
Week 3: Interactive activity
3.1 Learning Outcomes:
Knowing about Strategy
Importance of Project Selection
Prioritization in Project Management
3.2 Action Required:
Watch the short video in the following link:
https://youtu.be/G8z5qkL0B_c
3.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
Discuss strategic Management Process and benefits of portfolio management system.
3.4 Instructions
Answer the question in test your knowledge section.
Week 4.2 Action Required:
Rate the culture of your school on the 10 dimensions.
4.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
1. Which dimensions were easy to evaluate, and which were not??
2. How strong is the culture of your school?
3. What functions does the culture serve for your school?
4. Do you think the culture of your school is best suited to maximizing your learning? Why or why not?
5. What kind of projects would be easy to implement in your school and what kind of projects would be difficult, given the structure and culture of your school? Explain your answer.
4.4 Instructions: Answer the question in test your knowledge section.
• Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week4: Interactive learning Discussion)
Week 5: Interactive activity
5.1 Learning Outcomes:
Understanding Project requirement
Project definition
Key elements of Project
5.2 Action Required:
You are in charge of organizing a dinner-dance concert for a local charity. You have reserved a hall that will seat 30 couples and have hired a jazz combo.
5.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
1. Develop a scope statement for this project that contains examples of all the elements. Assume that the event will occur in 4 weeks. Provide your best estimate of the dates for milestones.
2. What would the priorities likely be for this project?
5.4 Instructions: Answer the question in test your knowledge section.
• Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week5: Interactive learning Discussion)
Week 7: Interactive activity
7.1 Learning Outcomes:
Understanding and recognition of Projects
Importance of Projects
Identifying the nature of Project
7.2 Action Required:
Read the following Statement:
“Some projects are described as White Elephants”
7.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
What do you think of the statement?
Why some Projects are considered as “White Elephants”. Explain
7.4 Instructions: Answer the question in test your knowledge section.
Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week7: Interactive learning Discussion)
Week 8: Interactive activity
8.1 Learning Outcomes:
Project Scheduling
Project Estimation
Project Phases
8.2 Action Required:
Watch the short video in the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUy5FwPGq84
8.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
Describe the different phases of Project Management. Explain
Why Scheduling is important in Project Planning. Explain
8.4 Instructions: Answer the question in test your knowledge section.
• Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week8: Interactive learning Discussion)
Week 9: Interactive activity
9.1 Learning Outcomes:
Risk Assessment
Risk Identification
Managing Risk
9.2 Action Required:
Watch the short video in the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLAEuVSAlVM
9.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
How Project Managers handle Risk in Projects explain.
Risk in Projects bring Opportunities as well Threats. Explain
9.4 Instructions: Answer the question in test your knowledge section.
• Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week9: Interactive learning Discussion)
Discussions Q MGT 323 Project Management
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The different phases of Project Management typically include the following steps:
Initiation: Defining the project’s scope, objectives, and stakeholders, and obtaining approval to proceed.
Planning: Developing a detailed plan that outlines the project activities, timeline, resources required, and budgets.
Execution: Implementing the project plan, including the allocation of resources and tracking progress.
Monitoring and Control: Regularly reviewing and adjusting the project plan to ensure it stays on track.
Closing: Finalizing all project activities, releasing resources, and documenting the results of the project.
Scheduling is important in Project Planning because it allows project managers to determine the timeline for project completion and allocate resources effectively. A well-planned schedule also helps to minimize delays, reduce costs, and ensure that project activities are completed in a timely manner. It also helps to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement, and to ensure that stakeholders are informed of the project’s progress and any changes.
