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PPMP20011 Portfolio Template – Week 9
Description of topics including reading samples
Learning outcomes of the unit
Learnings from your experience, this and prior unit reading, assignments
Supporting documentation including your prior learning
Week 9 Topic: Applying Project Management Standards and Frameworks.
Collaborative Project Procurement Arrangements (2015) by Derek H. T. Walker and Beverly M. Lloyd Walker;
6. Evaluate project management tools that help avoid or provide conflict resolution via negotiated solutions.
The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have an appreciation of the Role of the Project Manager in Commercial Negotiation.
Try to ask yourself the questions that were in the slides in this week’s lecture:
1. In what way would Project Management Standards and Frameworks impact on Commercial Negotiation?
Walker & Walker (2015) discuss the general thrust of this investigations in Chapter 7 (p 137) what are your thoughts regarding:
2. Do the conclusions in Chapter 7 p 137 seem reasonable to you?
Walker & Walker (2015) then in Chapter 7 talk about a “PraXitioner” what are your thoughts regarding:
3. Do you agree with the authors that a PraXitioner is the way forward?
Continuing the theme of the PraXitioner Walker and Walker look at Implications for PM Education and Skills; what are your thoughts regarding:
4. Do you think that there will be a future shortage of good PraXitioner’s in Commercial Negotiation situations?
In the last part of Chapter 7 is a Summary of the Walker and Walker book; what are your thoughts regarding:
5. Do you agree with the authors?
6. Do you think that RBP is a good framework for Commercial Project Negotiation?
In conclusion to this week:
7. Do the ideas in Chapter 7 help in structuring your thoughts around Commercial Project Negotiation?
PPMP20011 Unit Profile
PPMP20011 Moodle Web site
Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
References
Kerzner H. 2013. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Control, 11th Edition. Hoboken, USA: John Wiley & Sons.
Peña-Mora F., and Tamaki T. 2001. "Effect of Delivery Systems on Collaborative Negotiations for Large -Scale Infrastructure Projects”. Journal of Management in Engineering. April 2001 pp.105-121
PMI. 2013a. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) 5th Edition. USA: Project Management Institute.
Wikipedia Channel Tunnel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Tunnel
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BUS 300 - The American Economy
Student’s Name: __________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________
USA: Measures of Economic Well-Being 2016 2017 2018 Increase or Decrease?
Worker Productivity:
Inflation:
Unemployment (rate):
Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
Unemployment rate:
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Discussion Three
This is one of the most important parts of this course – I want you to work with your group to design a follow-up study using the topic Social Loafing. Your instructor will present the ideas to the whole class, and you will vote on which one you would like to do for your final class project. As you work on this discussion, try to think about what other variables might influence Loafing. Let me give you a few examples, though try to get creative with your group. Look at prior research and see if you can use some of their work as a follow-up to your study. Have fun with it!
Okay, consider some ideas I was thinking about for a follow-up study (Personally, I would recommend the third or fourth idea, as there is a lot of research you could draw on these new independent variables, which would make Paper III much easier to write). Keep in mind that we will drop one condition from our original Study One independent variable. I suggest keeping the Individual Total and Group Average conditions and dropping the Group Total condition. I have no solid reasoning behind this other than the Group Total and Group Average conditions probably will not differ much in study one, so including both is not necessary. I think keeping the Group Average condition will be easier to use with our new study design for some of the ideas below, but we could retain the Group Total if you have a good reason for doing so!
A fourth idea, and one I think is interesting, is to give participants an anchor. That is, we tell them how many math problems most people solve, with this number varying for the High Anchor condition (where we tell them most people solve 25 problems) and the Low Anchor condition (where we tell them most people solve 12 problems). Participants should attempt to solve more problems in the High Anchor condition than the Low Anchor condition, though participants with a High Anchor in the Individual Total condition should probably solve the most (with those in the Low Anchor and Group Average solving the least). The interesting part here is the High Anchor and Group Average condition. Since we look at the group score, loafing might occur, but the high anchor might disrupt their likelihood to loaf. In other words, this might be an interesting way to see if we can get rid of social loafing if we set a high anchor.
Finally, you can look at some participant characteristics if you like. You can measure the participants’ own ratings of how good they are or how much they enjoy math problems. Those who like math problems may be less likely to loaf (since loafing is less likely when people enjoy the activity). Or we could also look at participant gender. Research suggests that women are less likely to load than men. Would this same pattern hold in our study? Just remember that if you choose a participant characteristic as your second independent variable, you cannot draw cause-effect conclusions (since you cannot randomly assign someone to be good or bad a ...
ReferencesBaber, W. W., & Fletcher-Chen, C. (2015). Practical .docxsodhi3
References
Baber, W. W., & Fletcher-Chen, C. (2015). Practical business negotiation. New York: Routledge
CSCMP, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. (2012). CSCMP Supply Chain management definitions. Retrieved from http://cscmp.org/aboutcscmp/definitions.asp
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR, 2017, April, 1) [Government website] Available at https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar
GSA Advantage (2017, April 1) [Government Website] Available at https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104677
Habermann, M., Blackhurst, J., & Metcalf, A. Y. (2015). Keep your friends close? Supply Chain Design and Disruption Risk. Decision Sciences, 46(3), 491-526. doi:10.1111/deci.12138
Supply Chain Negotiation
Chat 1
Emmet Fritch
Chats are intended to provide information beyond the topics in the assigned reading. Chats are not a replacement for assigned reading material. Please be sure all assigned reading is completed in addition to reviewing chat information.
1
Agenda
Welcome to SCM 340
Course Overview
Objectives
Define supply chain
Discuss Mechanics of Course Work
Discussion of Week one Topics
Review DB
Review IP
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Course Overview SCM 340
Prerequisites: SCM210 - Introduction to Logistics/Supply Chain Management Course Description: The objective of this course is to acquaint students with understanding and present-day application of concepts and practices of negotiation. The course will have three primary tracks: comprehension of contract negotiation theory, understanding various negotiation strategies suitable for diverse conditions, and contract cost and price analysis. These instruments measure fairness and reasonableness of proposed prices. The student also gains an understanding of ethical principles and stakeholder concerns that influence the choices offered and made in transactions and relationships.
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Course Objectives
Course Objectives: Demonstrate contract negotiation tasks, techniques, and strategies.
Distinguish between commercial and federal contract pricing proposals.
Explain the business ethic factors associated with contract negotiations
Prepare a contract negotiation plan.
Understand the Contract Negotiation Process map.
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Supply Chain Definition
Supply chains are generally thought of as the entire network of companies required to get raw materials transformed into customer products
Supplier
Final Producer
Customer
Retail outlet
Distribution center
Transporter
Supplier to Supplier
Consumer
Transporter
E. Fritch
5
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Supply Chain Definition
A supply chain consists of all parties involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer request, and includes manufacturers, suppliers, transporters, warehouses, retailers, and customers (Chopra & Meindl, 2004).
Supply chain management encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. Importantly, it also includes coordination ...
From DrupalCon Chicago 2011, Treehouse SVP, Operations, Nicole Lind joins colleagues from other top agencies to discuss approaches to managing enterprise-level Drupal projects.
Questions answered by this session
Question 1: How does PM involvement impact the various phases of a project and the organization... and should it?
Question 2: How do you say "No" to the wrong type of work and still keep a positive client relationship?
Question 3: How do you partner with clients to ensure the project needs are met?
Question 4: Are there differences in managing Drupal projects versus other technology projects?
Question 5: What are some shared tools to help navigate the questions being answered in this session?
Financial Statement Analysis
Ratio Analysis Example
Prufrock Corporation
Balance Sheet as of December 31,2008
($ in millions)
Assets
Liabilities and Owners' Equity
Current assets
Current liabilities
Cash
$98
Accounts payable
$344
Accounts receivable
$188
Notes payable
$196
Inventory
$422
Total
$540
Total
$708
Long-term debt
$457
Fixed assets
Owners' equity
Net plant and equipment
$2,880
Common stock and paid-in surplus
$550
Total assets
$3,588
Retained earnings
$2,041
Total
$2,591
Total liabilities and owners' equity
$3,588
Prufrock Corporation
2008 Income Statement
($ in millions)
Sales
2311
Cost of goods sold
1344
Depreciation
276
Earnings before interest and taxes
691
Interest paid
141
Taxable income
550
Taxes (34%)
187
Net income
363
Dividends
121
Addition to retained earnings
242
*Create common size balance sheet and common size income statement.
*Calculate ratios for Prufrock Corporation
Short-term solvency or liquidity ratios
Liquidity ratio measures the firm’s ability to pay its bills over the short run without undue stress.
Current ratio=
*Do we have enough short-term liquid assets to cover our short-term debts?
Quick ratio (acid test ratio) =
*Do we have enough really liquid short-term assets to cover our short-term debts?
Long-term solvency, or financial leverage, ratios
Leverage ratio measures the form’s long-run ability to meet its obligations.
Total debt ratio=
What percentage of total assets is financed with either short- or long-term debt?
Debt-equity ratio=
Times interest earned=
* It measures how well a company has its interest obligations covered. Are we generating enough income to make out interest payments?
Asset management or turnover ratios
Turnover ratios measure asset use efficiency.
Inventory turnover=
*On average, how many times per year do we go through our inventory? (Excess inventory is expensive!)
Day’s sales Outstanding=
Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio=
Total Assets Turnover Ratio=
Profitability ratios
Operating margin=
Profit margin=
Return on assets (ROA) =
*What is profit per dollar of asset?
Return on equity (ROE) =
*What is the rate of return for stockholders?
Return on equity (ROE) = Profit margin * Total asset turnover * Equity multiplier
Market value ratios
(We assume that Prufrock has 33 million shares outstanding and stock sold for $88 per share at the end of the year.)
EPS=
Price-earnings ratio=
Market-to-book ratio=
4-1
Running head: FULL TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN CAPS ON ONE LINE1
ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 2
Team Paper: Sources of and solutions to conflict in a virtual environment
PJM6210 Communication Skills for Project Managers
Month, day, year
Sources of Conflict in a Virtual Environment
Interpersonal Conflict 🡪 Jones
In the second paragraph, begin addressing your first topic or question. This should directly align to what you stated you were going to talk about in the first se ..
The following presentation provides an insight into the importance of Project Rationale and helps learners with ways of constructing a rationale for their project within the organisational context.
Pearson HND BTEC Level 5 HNDManaging a Successful Business Pr.docxAASTHA76
Pearson HND BTEC Level 5 HND
Managing a Successful Business Project (MSBP)
LO 1
[email protected]
Managing a Successful Business Project
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module you will be able to:
Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.
Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to support your project.
Present your project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis.
Reflect on the value you have gained from conducting a project and its usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance.
LO1 : Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.
P1 - Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.
P2 - Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources.
P3 - Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide timeframes and stages for completion.
What is project management and what does it involve?
What is project management and what does it involve?
Most firms day to day operations serve customers through a network of inter connecting business processes, as business volumes change, the loading on these processes can increase or decrease (Nokes et. al. 2003) and there is often a need for some adaption in each process.
There may be a cumulative effect of many adaptions just to change of one of the processes, and as markets are subject to rapid change firms cannot afford to wait for gradual adaptions to take effect, therefore projects are required to provide a structure for making changes at a faster rate.
Nokes et al suggests that “ as markets increase and product cycles shorten the importance of projects will increase”. Projects are required to replace old and inefficient ways of doing things to methods better suited to modern market conditions.
Projects and the management of projects may be needed to tackle new problems.
Benefit of using case studies
In the aftermath of a series of acquisitions and mergers, a large financial services firm found itself attempting to operate with nearly seven hundred job titles for many similar positions due to the continued use of multiple legacy HR systems. The organization wanted to develop and implement a common set of job families and titles that could be used across the entire organization. Realizing the complexity of the task as well as a lack of internal expertise, they decided to seek external resources to carry out the work (Kaplan & Norton, 1996).
In order to begin developing a general overview of the project’s scope and cost, it is often helpful to collect information about how others have approached the same issue. This can be done through informal benchmarking efforts, consulting with colleagues.
Discussion ThreeThis is one of the most important parts of this simisterchristen
Discussion Three
This is one of the most important parts of this course – I want you to work with your group to design a follow-up study using the topic Social Loafing. Your instructor will present the ideas to the whole class, and you will vote on which one you would like to do for your final class project. As you work on this discussion, try to think about what other variables might influence Loafing. Let me give you a few examples, though try to get creative with your group. Look at prior research and see if you can use some of their work as a follow-up to your study. Have fun with it!
Okay, consider some ideas I was thinking about for a follow-up study (Personally, I would recommend the third or fourth idea, as there is a lot of research you could draw on these new independent variables, which would make Paper III much easier to write). Keep in mind that we will drop one condition from our original Study One independent variable. I suggest keeping the Individual Total and Group Average conditions and dropping the Group Total condition. I have no solid reasoning behind this other than the Group Total and Group Average conditions probably will not differ much in study one, so including both is not necessary. I think keeping the Group Average condition will be easier to use with our new study design for some of the ideas below, but we could retain the Group Total if you have a good reason for doing so!
A fourth idea, and one I think is interesting, is to give participants an anchor. That is, we tell them how many math problems most people solve, with this number varying for the High Anchor condition (where we tell them most people solve 25 problems) and the Low Anchor condition (where we tell them most people solve 12 problems). Participants should attempt to solve more problems in the High Anchor condition than the Low Anchor condition, though participants with a High Anchor in the Individual Total condition should probably solve the most (with those in the Low Anchor and Group Average solving the least). The interesting part here is the High Anchor and Group Average condition. Since we look at the group score, loafing might occur, but the high anchor might disrupt their likelihood to loaf. In other words, this might be an interesting way to see if we can get rid of social loafing if we set a high anchor.
Finally, you can look at some participant characteristics if you like. You can measure the participants’ own ratings of how good they are or how much they enjoy math problems. Those who like math problems may be less likely to loaf (since loafing is less likely when people enjoy the activity). Or we could also look at participant gender. Research suggests that women are less likely to load than men. Would this same pattern hold in our study? Just remember that if you choose a participant characteristic as your second independent variable, you cannot draw cause-effect conclusions (since you cannot randomly assign someone to be good or bad a ...
ReferencesBaber, W. W., & Fletcher-Chen, C. (2015). Practical .docxsodhi3
References
Baber, W. W., & Fletcher-Chen, C. (2015). Practical business negotiation. New York: Routledge
CSCMP, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. (2012). CSCMP Supply Chain management definitions. Retrieved from http://cscmp.org/aboutcscmp/definitions.asp
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR, 2017, April, 1) [Government website] Available at https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar
GSA Advantage (2017, April 1) [Government Website] Available at https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104677
Habermann, M., Blackhurst, J., & Metcalf, A. Y. (2015). Keep your friends close? Supply Chain Design and Disruption Risk. Decision Sciences, 46(3), 491-526. doi:10.1111/deci.12138
Supply Chain Negotiation
Chat 1
Emmet Fritch
Chats are intended to provide information beyond the topics in the assigned reading. Chats are not a replacement for assigned reading material. Please be sure all assigned reading is completed in addition to reviewing chat information.
1
Agenda
Welcome to SCM 340
Course Overview
Objectives
Define supply chain
Discuss Mechanics of Course Work
Discussion of Week one Topics
Review DB
Review IP
2
Course Overview SCM 340
Prerequisites: SCM210 - Introduction to Logistics/Supply Chain Management Course Description: The objective of this course is to acquaint students with understanding and present-day application of concepts and practices of negotiation. The course will have three primary tracks: comprehension of contract negotiation theory, understanding various negotiation strategies suitable for diverse conditions, and contract cost and price analysis. These instruments measure fairness and reasonableness of proposed prices. The student also gains an understanding of ethical principles and stakeholder concerns that influence the choices offered and made in transactions and relationships.
3
Course Objectives
Course Objectives: Demonstrate contract negotiation tasks, techniques, and strategies.
Distinguish between commercial and federal contract pricing proposals.
Explain the business ethic factors associated with contract negotiations
Prepare a contract negotiation plan.
Understand the Contract Negotiation Process map.
4
Supply Chain Definition
Supply chains are generally thought of as the entire network of companies required to get raw materials transformed into customer products
Supplier
Final Producer
Customer
Retail outlet
Distribution center
Transporter
Supplier to Supplier
Consumer
Transporter
E. Fritch
5
5
Supply Chain Definition
A supply chain consists of all parties involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer request, and includes manufacturers, suppliers, transporters, warehouses, retailers, and customers (Chopra & Meindl, 2004).
Supply chain management encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. Importantly, it also includes coordination ...
From DrupalCon Chicago 2011, Treehouse SVP, Operations, Nicole Lind joins colleagues from other top agencies to discuss approaches to managing enterprise-level Drupal projects.
Questions answered by this session
Question 1: How does PM involvement impact the various phases of a project and the organization... and should it?
Question 2: How do you say "No" to the wrong type of work and still keep a positive client relationship?
Question 3: How do you partner with clients to ensure the project needs are met?
Question 4: Are there differences in managing Drupal projects versus other technology projects?
Question 5: What are some shared tools to help navigate the questions being answered in this session?
Financial Statement Analysis
Ratio Analysis Example
Prufrock Corporation
Balance Sheet as of December 31,2008
($ in millions)
Assets
Liabilities and Owners' Equity
Current assets
Current liabilities
Cash
$98
Accounts payable
$344
Accounts receivable
$188
Notes payable
$196
Inventory
$422
Total
$540
Total
$708
Long-term debt
$457
Fixed assets
Owners' equity
Net plant and equipment
$2,880
Common stock and paid-in surplus
$550
Total assets
$3,588
Retained earnings
$2,041
Total
$2,591
Total liabilities and owners' equity
$3,588
Prufrock Corporation
2008 Income Statement
($ in millions)
Sales
2311
Cost of goods sold
1344
Depreciation
276
Earnings before interest and taxes
691
Interest paid
141
Taxable income
550
Taxes (34%)
187
Net income
363
Dividends
121
Addition to retained earnings
242
*Create common size balance sheet and common size income statement.
*Calculate ratios for Prufrock Corporation
Short-term solvency or liquidity ratios
Liquidity ratio measures the firm’s ability to pay its bills over the short run without undue stress.
Current ratio=
*Do we have enough short-term liquid assets to cover our short-term debts?
Quick ratio (acid test ratio) =
*Do we have enough really liquid short-term assets to cover our short-term debts?
Long-term solvency, or financial leverage, ratios
Leverage ratio measures the form’s long-run ability to meet its obligations.
Total debt ratio=
What percentage of total assets is financed with either short- or long-term debt?
Debt-equity ratio=
Times interest earned=
* It measures how well a company has its interest obligations covered. Are we generating enough income to make out interest payments?
Asset management or turnover ratios
Turnover ratios measure asset use efficiency.
Inventory turnover=
*On average, how many times per year do we go through our inventory? (Excess inventory is expensive!)
Day’s sales Outstanding=
Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio=
Total Assets Turnover Ratio=
Profitability ratios
Operating margin=
Profit margin=
Return on assets (ROA) =
*What is profit per dollar of asset?
Return on equity (ROE) =
*What is the rate of return for stockholders?
Return on equity (ROE) = Profit margin * Total asset turnover * Equity multiplier
Market value ratios
(We assume that Prufrock has 33 million shares outstanding and stock sold for $88 per share at the end of the year.)
EPS=
Price-earnings ratio=
Market-to-book ratio=
4-1
Running head: FULL TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN CAPS ON ONE LINE1
ABBREVIATED TITLE OF YOUR PAPER 2
Team Paper: Sources of and solutions to conflict in a virtual environment
PJM6210 Communication Skills for Project Managers
Month, day, year
Sources of Conflict in a Virtual Environment
Interpersonal Conflict 🡪 Jones
In the second paragraph, begin addressing your first topic or question. This should directly align to what you stated you were going to talk about in the first se ..
The following presentation provides an insight into the importance of Project Rationale and helps learners with ways of constructing a rationale for their project within the organisational context.
Pearson HND BTEC Level 5 HNDManaging a Successful Business Pr.docxAASTHA76
Pearson HND BTEC Level 5 HND
Managing a Successful Business Project (MSBP)
LO 1
[email protected]
Managing a Successful Business Project
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module you will be able to:
Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.
Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to support your project.
Present your project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis.
Reflect on the value you have gained from conducting a project and its usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance.
LO1 : Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.
P1 - Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.
P2 - Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources.
P3 - Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide timeframes and stages for completion.
What is project management and what does it involve?
What is project management and what does it involve?
Most firms day to day operations serve customers through a network of inter connecting business processes, as business volumes change, the loading on these processes can increase or decrease (Nokes et. al. 2003) and there is often a need for some adaption in each process.
There may be a cumulative effect of many adaptions just to change of one of the processes, and as markets are subject to rapid change firms cannot afford to wait for gradual adaptions to take effect, therefore projects are required to provide a structure for making changes at a faster rate.
Nokes et al suggests that “ as markets increase and product cycles shorten the importance of projects will increase”. Projects are required to replace old and inefficient ways of doing things to methods better suited to modern market conditions.
Projects and the management of projects may be needed to tackle new problems.
Benefit of using case studies
In the aftermath of a series of acquisitions and mergers, a large financial services firm found itself attempting to operate with nearly seven hundred job titles for many similar positions due to the continued use of multiple legacy HR systems. The organization wanted to develop and implement a common set of job families and titles that could be used across the entire organization. Realizing the complexity of the task as well as a lack of internal expertise, they decided to seek external resources to carry out the work (Kaplan & Norton, 1996).
In order to begin developing a general overview of the project’s scope and cost, it is often helpful to collect information about how others have approached the same issue. This can be done through informal benchmarking efforts, consulting with colleagues.
PJM6125 Project Evaluation:
Stakeholder Analysis & Evaluation Goal Matrix
Overview and Rationale
For this assignment, you will establish some evaluation goals for your project based on the
method and lens covered in this week’s lecture.
Program and Course Outcomes
This assignment is directly linked to the following key learning outcomes from the course
syllabus:
LO1: Identify and analyze stakeholders associated with performance evaluation.
LO2: Design an evaluation goals matrix incorporating the differences between impact, efficiency,
and effectiveness
LO6: Compare change management procedures needed to respond to the results of both tactical
and non-tactical performance evaluation
L07: Plan and conduct a tactical evaluation using both qualitative and quantitative measures
Essential Components & Instructions
This assignment is completed in two parts. First, using your chosen project that you
submitted as part of Lesson 1, complete the following items:
Stakeholder Register / Analysis:
Create a stakeholder register / analysis that includes the following minimum
columns:
o Stakeholder
o Stakeholder Position / Role
o Type of Stakeholder (internal or external)
o Stakeholder expectation (high level needs or expectations of project)
o Stakeholder interest (high / medium / low)
o Stakeholder influence level (high / medium / low)
o Stakeholder view of project (supportive / neutral / opposed)
o Stakeholder Management strategy (approach to engaging stakeholder to
support success of project)
Once you create the register, create entries for a minimum of 12 - 15 project
stakeholders, performing a full analysis for each of them.
Part 2: Evaluation Goals Matrix:
After completing the stakeholder register, you will create an evaluation goals matrix, as
illustrated in Lesson 2, with an additional column entitled stakeholder. Once you have
designed the evaluation goal matrix, you will need to list at least four evaluation goals for
each category: efficiency, effectiveness, and impact, which will result in a total of 12 metrics
/ goals.
You will be assess on the clarity of the metrics, the concreteness of the measures (Example:
increased performance by 12 percent (concrete) vs. increase performance (not concrete, as
no specific measurement of increase)), and how well the metric will measure the success of
project relative to the overview of the project you provided as a case study.
Format
Below are some key guidelines you will want to ensure you follow in all three elements of
this assignment. Think of this short list as a quality control checklist, along with the
attached grading rubric.
Part 1 and Part 2 (stakeholder analysis and evaluation matrix) should be submitted
as a single file (MsWord or .pdf)
You should include a cover page
You should include a brief summary of your chosen project.
You should format the documents professionally
The tables should be readable.
Individual Project Part 3 Project Evaluation, Lessons Learned, a.docxjoney4
Individual Project Part 3: Project Evaluation, Lessons Learned, and Synthesis of Insights Gained
Though project managers often gain a great deal of experiential knowledge through the project management process, project evaluation offers them a chance to formalize the lessons they have learned. Part 3 of the Individual Project focuses on issues related to evaluating the success of a project and the debriefing process for capturing lessons learned. If conducting an interview, your interviewee must be able to speak to these topics. Alternatively, you may examine a minimum of three organizations that have published descriptions about the evaluation and debriefing process of a health care information technology project.
Interview
To prepare:
Review the Individual Project Overview document linked in this week’s Learning Resources for additional information on this project. Pay particular attention to the questions you should ask in your interview.
Locate a professional who manages or works on special projects in health care and is willing to speak about his or her experience.
If such a person is not readily available to you, find someone in your community who has managed a project for an organization. The organization can be a volunteer service group, a faith-based group, a business, or another that meets your needs. The goal is to find an individual who has been in charge of a project important to the organization.
Review the topics and questions below that should be addressed in your interview.
Think about other related questions you might have for your interviewee and solidify your goals for speaking to and learning from this person.
Topics and Questions:
As in the other interviews, you will need to adapt your questions to the individual,
setting, and projects. You are not required to ask these
specific
questions, but you are
required to address the topics listed below (Note: If the interviewee cannot address a
topic, conduct a literature search to find scholarly information or research on that topic).
Evaluation
·
What tools or strategies do you use to evaluate the success of a project?
·
Can you give an example of a project that failed (or was not successful)?
Lessons Learned
·
Describe the project outcomes
o
What were some successful outcomes of the project? Were the project
goals met?
o
How do you conduct a debriefing of the project with the project team?
o
What happens to the information gained from the debriefing?
o
How do the project team and the organization support project debriefing?
·
Companies have historically looked at technical skills, but more and more
business managers are realizing that the absence of good "people" skills tends to
cripple projects. What are three critically important things a project manager (or
project team member) must do well to help a project succeed?
Please add questions of your own, including asking for advice for the future from your
interviewee.
To complete:
In a 4 ...
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This assignment has several different pieces that complete a project management assignment. I’ve included how many pages each section is required to be and all the details for each section of the project to complete the entire paper.
At the end of this paper, I’ve included what the project is about and the proposal. Go off this proposal to create the entire paper.
PROJECT CHARTER (1 and 1/2 pages)
There are many different parts and documents that comprise a project. In this activity you will create a project charter for your course project. The project charter is a document that formally recognizes the existence of a project and provides a summary of the project’s objectives and management. A project charter template is provided for you.
This assignment will construct another part of your course project. A Project Charter Template is provided for you. When completing the project charter refer to the sample in Chapter 3 of your textbook. Your finished product should contain all of the usual elements of a project including:
• Project title and date of authorization (date in month/day/year format)
• Project manager’s name and contact information (professional contact information – does not need home address)
• Summary schedule or timeline, including planned start and end dates (in month/day/year format); milestone summary with milestones and scheduled dates of submission (in month/day/year format)
• Summary budget or estimated cost allocation (with $ preceding all monetary amounts)
• Project objectives
• Success criteria (how the project will be evaluated)
• Summary of management approach for the project
• Roles and responsibility matrix
• A section for key project stakeholders to sign off on the charter
• A comments section for stakeholders to provide important comments related to the details
PROJECT SCOPE & TIME MANAGEMENT (1 and 1/2 pages)
By the end of this assignment, you should be able to draft a scope statement for the project you selected in Module 1 and construct a simple Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for your planned project.
A project scope statement is a document that specifies the requirements for your project. It defines the features and functions that are to be implemented in the project. It also describes any specific processes that must be used in the project. A project scope statement includes detailed characteristics, deliverables, and success criteria.
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) or Process Breakdown Structure (PBS), as noted in your text, helps assure project managers that all products and work elements are identified, to integrate the project with the current organization, and to establish a basis for control. The WBS is a hierarchical structure that facilitates evaluation of cost, time, and technical performance at all levels in the organization over the life of the project.
Your text includes examples of Work Breakdown Structures in Chapter 4. There is also a WBS template loaded for you.
Work Breakd ...
PJM6125 Project Evaluation:
Stakeholder Analysis & Evaluation Goal Matrix
Overview and Rationale
For this assignment, you will establish some evaluation goals for your project based on the
method and lens covered in this week’s lecture.
Program and Course Outcomes
This assignment is directly linked to the following key learning outcomes from the course
syllabus:
LO1: Identify and analyze stakeholders associated with performance evaluation.
LO2: Design an evaluation goals matrix incorporating the differences between impact, efficiency,
and effectiveness
LO6: Compare change management procedures needed to respond to the results of both tactical
and non-tactical performance evaluation
L07: Plan and conduct a tactical evaluation using both qualitative and quantitative measures
Essential Components & Instructions
This assignment is completed in two parts. First, using your chosen project that you
submitted as part of Lesson 1, complete the following items:
Stakeholder Register / Analysis:
Create a stakeholder register / analysis that includes the following minimum
columns:
o Stakeholder
o Stakeholder Position / Role
o Type of Stakeholder (internal or external)
o Stakeholder expectation (high level needs or expectations of project)
o Stakeholder interest (high / medium / low)
o Stakeholder influence level (high / medium / low)
o Stakeholder view of project (supportive / neutral / opposed)
o Stakeholder Management strategy (approach to engaging stakeholder to
support success of project)
Once you create the register, create entries for a minimum of 12 - 15 project
stakeholders, performing a full analysis for each of them.
Part 2: Evaluation Goals Matrix:
After completing the stakeholder register, you will create an evaluation goals matrix, as
illustrated in Lesson 2, with an additional column entitled stakeholder. Once you have
designed the evaluation goal matrix, you will need to list at least four evaluation goals for
each category: efficiency, effectiveness, and impact, which will result in a total of 12 metrics
/ goals.
You will be assess on the clarity of the metrics, the concreteness of the measures (Example:
increased performance by 12 percent (concrete) vs. increase performance (not concrete, as
no specific measurement of increase)), and how well the metric will measure the success of
project relative to the overview of the project you provided as a case study.
Format
Below are some key guidelines you will want to ensure you follow in all three elements of
this assignment. Think of this short list as a quality control checklist, along with the
attached grading rubric.
Part 1 and Part 2 (stakeholder analysis and evaluation matrix) should be submitted
as a single file (MsWord or .pdf)
You should include a cover page
You should include a brief summary of your chosen project.
You should format the documents professionally
The tables should be readable ...
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4. Proper planning of a software project unless the project is trivial in size, is obviously
important for a software project to succeed. What information must be included in software
project planning document? Explain in a paragraph or two (15pt.) 5. Risk management is one of
CMMI KPA (Key Process Area). Explain its concept in a paragraph or two (10pt.)
Solution
Typically many of the project\'s key stakeholders, that is those affected by both the project and
the project\'s end result, do not fully understand the nature of the project plan. Since one of the
most important and difficult aspects of project management is getting commitment and buying,
the first step is to explain the planning process and the project plan to all key stakeholders. It is
essential for them to understand the importance of this set of documents and to be familiar with
its content, since they will be asked to review and approve the documents that pertain to them.
Components of the Project Plan Include:
Baselines. Baselines are sometimes called performance measures, because the performance of
the entire project is measured against them. They are the project\'s three approved starting points
and include the scope, schedule, and cost baselines. These provide the \'stakes in the ground.\'
That is, they are used to determine whether or not the project is on track, during the execution of
the project.
Baseline management plans. These plans include documentation on how variances to the
baselines will be handled throughout the project. Each project baseline will need to be reviewed
and managed. A result of this process may include the need to do additional planning, with the
possibility that the baseline(s) will change. Project management plans document what the project
team will do when variances to the baselines occur, including what process will be followed,
who will be notified, how the changes will be funded, etc.
Other work products from the planning process. These include a risk management plan, a quality
plan, a procurement plan, a staffing plan, and a communications plan.
Step 2: Define roles and responsibilities. Not all key stakeholders will review all documents, so it
is necessary to determine who on the project needs to approve which parts of the plan. Some of
the key players are:
Step 3: Hold a kickoff meeting. The kickoff meeting is an effective way to bring stakeholders
together to discuss the project. It is an effective way to initiate the planning process. It can be
used to start building trust among the team members and ensure that everyone\'s idea are taken
into account. Kickoff meetings also demonstrate commitment from the sponsor for the project.
Here are some of the topics that might be included in a kickoff meeting:
Step 4: Develop a Scope Statement. The Scope Statement is arguably the most important
document in the project plan. It\'s the foundation for the rest of the project. It describes the
project and is used to get common agreement among the sta.
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Benchmarking of Project Management Office Establishment:
Extracting Best Practices
Bjørn Andersen1; Bjørnar Henriksen2; and Wenche Aarseth3
Abstract: This paper deals with best practices in establishing, developing, and implementing project management offices �PMOs�. First,
a brief overview of the theoretical background for PMOs is presented. The research approach is described, along with an overview of the
benchmarking partners used. In the main part of this paper, various aspects of a PMO’s life cycle are discussed based on observations from
the benchmarking partners. Through the benchmarking study, we have discovered that although the PMO design differs greatly, certain
key characteristics, responsibilities, and tasks are very similar. Successful PMOs take on responsibility for different project-related
functions and core tasks related to development of shared methodology and processes for handling of projects, training and competence
development within project management, proposing of new projects, and quality assurance of projects. The success of the PMO is related
to ensuring the necessary authority of the PMO, real organizational authority as well as academic and social credibility, top management
support, and that the PMO covers true needs in the organization.
DOI: 10.1061/�ASCE�0742-597X�2007�23:2�97�
CE Database subject headings: Project management; Bench marks; Best management practice; Change management; Life cycles.
Introduction
Many organizations, especially above a certain size and with an
extensive degree of project work, have taken the step to establish
centralized project management offices �PMOs� to take on
responsibility for project-related functions and coordinate project-
related activities. There are large variations in terms of organiza-
tional location of such PMOs and the responsibilities/tasks they
hold.
This gap in perceptions of PMOs and their impact led several
companies we continuously work with to ask the question “what
seems to be best practice in this area?” These companies were all
in the process of establishing a PMO or redefining/formalizing
existing project support functions in a PMO, and thus saw the
need for some kind of roadmap for designing and implementing a
project management office. As a result, a comparative bench-
marking study was undertaken, using a sample of companies who
had accumulated experiences in this field as data sources. The
purpose was to identify any common factors, positive and nega-
tive, that seemed to dictate the success rate of a PMO.
Theoretical Background
Historical Background and Development
Project offices have for quite some time been used as a means for
administrating large projects, based on the need for an overall,
coherent approach. Project offices were established to coordinate
portfolios of projects, and these offices facilitated experience
transfer and benchmarking among the projects. In addition, such
project offices often functioned as a “project monitor ...
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Relationship Building
Remember: This course has major project assignments that will be due in
weeks 3 and 5. It will take more than a week’s effort to adequately complete them. Plan time to start the research and other work for those assignments earlier than the week in which they are due.
Although relationship-building is relevant to either domestic or international negotiation, it takes on increased importance in many multi-cultural negotiations due to how various cultures assess the importance of relationship to the negotiation process. For this assignment, you will be researching and evaluating relationship-building in international negotiation.
For the
first part
of your paper, provide two researched definitions of negotiation and evaluate whether relationship-building is a substantive part of the definitions. Include a possible edit of a negotiation definition to enhance the place of relationship-building. Defend your edits with research.
Next,
assess some of the social and economic consequences for failing to concentrate on relationship-building while negotiating with someone (individual, delegation, or country) that perceives relationship to be an important part of the process. Your assessment in this section should apply to both a negotiation event as well as larger leadership activities.
Next, analyze some of the important indicators to being culturally sensitive to relationship needs or concerns (and other needs and concerns as might be appropriate) in a negotiation. What would be seen? What would be heard?
Finally, defend three best practices or recommendations for leaders to enhance relationship building in international negotiation and global leadership activities. Make sure to defend your recommendations with research.
Submission Details:
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P r i n t
PROJECT MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS AT KEYSTONE
MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
As the new Project O�ce Director for Keystone Management, Aaron has been asked to participate in the
corporate Continuous Process Improvement initiatives by identifying recommendations for speci�c aspects of
Keystone's project management methodology.
To meet this requirement, Aaron began by talking with project managers about their experience and insights,
which he then translated into strategies aimed at improving the process, environment, and quality of project
management at Keystone Management.
Your goal is to review the information Aaron gathered and his recommendations for each of the six topics in
this simulation. You will then clarify how improvements in each area can contribute to improvements at
Keystone. Each topic corresponds with a unit in the course. Although you may choose to complete each topic
in conjunction with the course unit, you may also want to follow the simulation from beginning to end to see
how the concepts in each topic relate. Along the way, we will provide you with the following:
Project Manager re�ections.
Aaron's recommendations.
Opportunities to clarify improvement opportunities.
Feedback on improvement opportunities.
Topic summaries.
INSTRUCTIONS
In this simulation, you will work through a total of six topics related to project management improvements for
Keystone Management. For each topic, you will be presented with project manager re�ections and Aaron's
recommendations. You will use this information to clarify how improvements in each area can contribute to
improvements for Keystone Management. Feedback will be provided on your responses.
Since each topic corresponds with a unit in the course, you can either complete each topic in conjunction with
the course unit, or follow the simulation from beginning to end to see how the concepts in each topic relate.
TOPIC 1: DEFINING REQUIREMENTS
What role do project requirements play in project management quality and success?
Figure of Requirements De�nition
C r e d i t s
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This �gure illustrates how di�erent types of requirements are connected and de�ned.
Business requirements are de�ned by the project sponsor.
Size and complexity information is de�ned by the project management team.
Functional and non-functional requirements are de�ned by both the development and testing teams.
Expectations and constraints are de�ned by other stakeholders.
User requirements are de�ned by user representatives.
Aaron began his discussions with project managers by stating that from his experience, well-de�ned
requirements are the cornerstone for project success and quality results.
Review the project manager responses and Aaron's recom ...
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Case Study Continued – Week Five
You have been performing in the role of project manager in support of Ms. Jackson’s vision of creating a
strong and talented project management professional team leading to stronger project execution. Ms.
Jackson has just called you into her office with a few updates:
• ACME has been revisiting their strategy and decided that product development will become a
heavy focus for the organization over the next three years. Due to this product development
focus, she wants to also implement an Agile training program which will specifically focus on
Scrum techniques. Ms. Jackson has asked for you to add it to the scope of the current training
program which was approved when you submitted the business case. She is not familiar with
change management principles so you will have to create a change form and high level change
process that the team will follow. Ms. Jackson is willing to give you an additional $15,000 in
budget but would like this completed in the same timeframe as the initial project request. The
$15,000 is her budget but may not be based upon what the actual costs may be. According to
your research, adding Agile may cost an additional $20,000 and have to be done subsequent to
the initial training program which has already been scheduled.
• In addition, upon a recent review of your risk register with your team, a risk that was identified
as high impact is seemingly turning into an issue. This risk was related to the potential turnover
in training personnel. You have just learned that your top trainer may be leaving the project for
a new opportunity.
• The current forecast of the project indicates that your cost estimate may have been too low.
Current projections indicate that beginning in month five of the project, you may be exceeding
your budget by $10,000 per month.
• Other key indicators:
• Your actual month end scheduling data shows that you are currently performing
according to plan and all tasks are being completed on time.
• Your last staffing report shows very little project team attrition or turnover.
• Early surveys from participants in the training show a high degree of satisfaction.
Changes such as these are not uncommon in the project management profession. Determining
whether the request constitutes a change in scope, schedule, and budget is an integral component of
project management.
Using your business case, project charter and stakeholder analysis, determine how this new
information will impact your project. What type of change process will you be recommended be
implemented?
Assignment Overview:
For this assignment, you will be assessing a proposed change to the scope of the project, proposing an overview of a change management process, drafting a change request form, and discussing how the change will be communicated to the stakeholders inclusive of the sponsor.
Learning Connection:
This assignment.
Assignment 1: Code of Conduct Assessment
Due Week 3 and worth 150 points
Refer the following resources to complete this assignment:
Note: The assignments
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Assignment 1: Code of Conduct Assessment
Due Week 3 and worth 150 points
Refer the following resources to complete this assignment:
Note: The assignments are a series of papers that build upon one another.
Raytheon’s code of conduct
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Conduct SWOT analysis giving 5 points each for S, W,O,T as per descriptions below to help project
managers.
Strengths
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Weakness
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Opportunity
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Project Charter
Date: <today’s date>
Project Title: <Title of your Project>
Project Start Date: 4 Jan 2016
Project End Date: < dura�on is 6 months, calculate the end date>
Budget Informa�on: $50000.00
Project Manager: < Name>, < Email>, <Telephone No>
Project Objec�ves:
⦁ Clear, concise reasoning for why the project is being performed
⦁ Clear, concise definition of what the project’s activities will entail
⦁ Brief description of primary deliverable(s)
⦁ Clear description of the project’s behefits to the organisation
⦁ Recognition and description of any limits that the project will not cover and address
Acceptance Criteria
⦁ Identification of specific factors against which the project can be compared to determine
success/failure
⦁ Identification of specific deliverables not only for class, but for the project as a whole
⦁ Agency-specific deliverables
⦁ Inclusion of due dates for the deliverables
⦁ Clear identification of milestone and milestone exit points
⦁ Factors should include a specific metrical comparison
Assumptions and Constraints
⦁ Any assumptions made during the course of the project
⦁ List of constraints that entail the limitations that are required to be addressed
Stakeholder List
Stakeholder
No
Name and Signature Role and
Responsibility
Position Contact
Information
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Lessons Learned
⦁ Identification of pitfalls to be avoided, based on the student’s past experience
⦁ Evidence of thought as to what can and cannot affect the project in terms of how the project
will run
Charter Signoff
Communica�on Plan Template
Plan purpose – A brief description of why and how the plan was developed, and an overview of the
overall team communication philosophy. Also states types of communications planned, for lateral,
downward, and upward communication.
Change management – Description on how the team will handle changes in the project, whether it is in
terms of project scope, schedule, or resources. This includes how the team plans to communicate
changes as well as how the team plans to make decisions about changes.
Meeting agenda – Gives a brief overview of what the team plans to accomplish in each of its meetings,
how it documents goals and objectives for meetings, and defines and assigns actions for the team to
accomplish project objectives.
Stakeholder Information to
be shared
Frequency of
information
exchange
Location of
information
exchange
Purpose of
communication
Mechanism for
communication
Who What When Where Why How
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In our society as we deal on a daily basis with threats and opportunities we often don’t consider the events that got us to where we are today. We just try to work ahead and make something that is new or better than what we perceive we have now. In doing so we may be repeating mistakes from the past and we may be overlooking some success that has already occurred. Itis important to know the history of the type of venture that we are engaged in so that we can use our time and resources efficiently. This can certainly be said of police/citizen relations.
For this week’s assignment consider how American policing has evolved from its earliest beginnings until now. Analyze the memorable events and remarkable people who influenced the development of our system and describe why changes were made and how effective they have been. Critically examine the early founding principles of policing, such as those suggested by Sir Robert Peel and apply those principles to what is actually happening today.
Write a 1 page APA style paper. Only the body of the paper will count toward the word requirement (title page and references are in addition to the 1 pages)
In your paper, cite at least 2-3 references using the APA style guide format for in-text citation.
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PJM6125 Project Evaluation:
Stakeholder Analysis & Evaluation Goal Matrix
Overview and Rationale
For this assignment, you will establish some evaluation goals for your project based on the
method and lens covered in this week’s lecture.
Program and Course Outcomes
This assignment is directly linked to the following key learning outcomes from the course
syllabus:
LO1: Identify and analyze stakeholders associated with performance evaluation.
LO2: Design an evaluation goals matrix incorporating the differences between impact, efficiency,
and effectiveness
LO6: Compare change management procedures needed to respond to the results of both tactical
and non-tactical performance evaluation
L07: Plan and conduct a tactical evaluation using both qualitative and quantitative measures
Essential Components & Instructions
This assignment is completed in two parts. First, using your chosen project that you
submitted as part of Lesson 1, complete the following items:
Stakeholder Register / Analysis:
Create a stakeholder register / analysis that includes the following minimum
columns:
o Stakeholder
o Stakeholder Position / Role
o Type of Stakeholder (internal or external)
o Stakeholder expectation (high level needs or expectations of project)
o Stakeholder interest (high / medium / low)
o Stakeholder influence level (high / medium / low)
o Stakeholder view of project (supportive / neutral / opposed)
o Stakeholder Management strategy (approach to engaging stakeholder to
support success of project)
Once you create the register, create entries for a minimum of 12 - 15 project
stakeholders, performing a full analysis for each of them.
Part 2: Evaluation Goals Matrix:
After completing the stakeholder register, you will create an evaluation goals matrix, as
illustrated in Lesson 2, with an additional column entitled stakeholder. Once you have
designed the evaluation goal matrix, you will need to list at least four evaluation goals for
each category: efficiency, effectiveness, and impact, which will result in a total of 12 metrics
/ goals.
You will be assess on the clarity of the metrics, the concreteness of the measures (Example:
increased performance by 12 percent (concrete) vs. increase performance (not concrete, as
no specific measurement of increase)), and how well the metric will measure the success of
project relative to the overview of the project you provided as a case study.
Format
Below are some key guidelines you will want to ensure you follow in all three elements of
this assignment. Think of this short list as a quality control checklist, along with the
attached grading rubric.
Part 1 and Part 2 (stakeholder analysis and evaluation matrix) should be submitted
as a single file (MsWord or .pdf)
You should include a cover page
You should include a brief summary of your chosen project.
You should format the documents professionally
The tables should be readable.
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Individual Project Part 3: Project Evaluation, Lessons Learned, and Synthesis of Insights Gained
Though project managers often gain a great deal of experiential knowledge through the project management process, project evaluation offers them a chance to formalize the lessons they have learned. Part 3 of the Individual Project focuses on issues related to evaluating the success of a project and the debriefing process for capturing lessons learned. If conducting an interview, your interviewee must be able to speak to these topics. Alternatively, you may examine a minimum of three organizations that have published descriptions about the evaluation and debriefing process of a health care information technology project.
Interview
To prepare:
Review the Individual Project Overview document linked in this week’s Learning Resources for additional information on this project. Pay particular attention to the questions you should ask in your interview.
Locate a professional who manages or works on special projects in health care and is willing to speak about his or her experience.
If such a person is not readily available to you, find someone in your community who has managed a project for an organization. The organization can be a volunteer service group, a faith-based group, a business, or another that meets your needs. The goal is to find an individual who has been in charge of a project important to the organization.
Review the topics and questions below that should be addressed in your interview.
Think about other related questions you might have for your interviewee and solidify your goals for speaking to and learning from this person.
Topics and Questions:
As in the other interviews, you will need to adapt your questions to the individual,
setting, and projects. You are not required to ask these
specific
questions, but you are
required to address the topics listed below (Note: If the interviewee cannot address a
topic, conduct a literature search to find scholarly information or research on that topic).
Evaluation
·
What tools or strategies do you use to evaluate the success of a project?
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Can you give an example of a project that failed (or was not successful)?
Lessons Learned
·
Describe the project outcomes
o
What were some successful outcomes of the project? Were the project
goals met?
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How do you conduct a debriefing of the project with the project team?
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What happens to the information gained from the debriefing?
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How do the project team and the organization support project debriefing?
·
Companies have historically looked at technical skills, but more and more
business managers are realizing that the absence of good "people" skills tends to
cripple projects. What are three critically important things a project manager (or
project team member) must do well to help a project succeed?
Please add questions of your own, including asking for advice for the future from your
interviewee.
To complete:
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At the end of this paper, I’ve included what the project is about and the proposal. Go off this proposal to create the entire paper.
PROJECT CHARTER (1 and 1/2 pages)
There are many different parts and documents that comprise a project. In this activity you will create a project charter for your course project. The project charter is a document that formally recognizes the existence of a project and provides a summary of the project’s objectives and management. A project charter template is provided for you.
This assignment will construct another part of your course project. A Project Charter Template is provided for you. When completing the project charter refer to the sample in Chapter 3 of your textbook. Your finished product should contain all of the usual elements of a project including:
• Project title and date of authorization (date in month/day/year format)
• Project manager’s name and contact information (professional contact information – does not need home address)
• Summary schedule or timeline, including planned start and end dates (in month/day/year format); milestone summary with milestones and scheduled dates of submission (in month/day/year format)
• Summary budget or estimated cost allocation (with $ preceding all monetary amounts)
• Project objectives
• Success criteria (how the project will be evaluated)
• Summary of management approach for the project
• Roles and responsibility matrix
• A section for key project stakeholders to sign off on the charter
• A comments section for stakeholders to provide important comments related to the details
PROJECT SCOPE & TIME MANAGEMENT (1 and 1/2 pages)
By the end of this assignment, you should be able to draft a scope statement for the project you selected in Module 1 and construct a simple Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for your planned project.
A project scope statement is a document that specifies the requirements for your project. It defines the features and functions that are to be implemented in the project. It also describes any specific processes that must be used in the project. A project scope statement includes detailed characteristics, deliverables, and success criteria.
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) or Process Breakdown Structure (PBS), as noted in your text, helps assure project managers that all products and work elements are identified, to integrate the project with the current organization, and to establish a basis for control. The WBS is a hierarchical structure that facilitates evaluation of cost, time, and technical performance at all levels in the organization over the life of the project.
Your text includes examples of Work Breakdown Structures in Chapter 4. There is also a WBS template loaded for you.
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PJM6125 Project Evaluation:
Stakeholder Analysis & Evaluation Goal Matrix
Overview and Rationale
For this assignment, you will establish some evaluation goals for your project based on the
method and lens covered in this week’s lecture.
Program and Course Outcomes
This assignment is directly linked to the following key learning outcomes from the course
syllabus:
LO1: Identify and analyze stakeholders associated with performance evaluation.
LO2: Design an evaluation goals matrix incorporating the differences between impact, efficiency,
and effectiveness
LO6: Compare change management procedures needed to respond to the results of both tactical
and non-tactical performance evaluation
L07: Plan and conduct a tactical evaluation using both qualitative and quantitative measures
Essential Components & Instructions
This assignment is completed in two parts. First, using your chosen project that you
submitted as part of Lesson 1, complete the following items:
Stakeholder Register / Analysis:
Create a stakeholder register / analysis that includes the following minimum
columns:
o Stakeholder
o Stakeholder Position / Role
o Type of Stakeholder (internal or external)
o Stakeholder expectation (high level needs or expectations of project)
o Stakeholder interest (high / medium / low)
o Stakeholder influence level (high / medium / low)
o Stakeholder view of project (supportive / neutral / opposed)
o Stakeholder Management strategy (approach to engaging stakeholder to
support success of project)
Once you create the register, create entries for a minimum of 12 - 15 project
stakeholders, performing a full analysis for each of them.
Part 2: Evaluation Goals Matrix:
After completing the stakeholder register, you will create an evaluation goals matrix, as
illustrated in Lesson 2, with an additional column entitled stakeholder. Once you have
designed the evaluation goal matrix, you will need to list at least four evaluation goals for
each category: efficiency, effectiveness, and impact, which will result in a total of 12 metrics
/ goals.
You will be assess on the clarity of the metrics, the concreteness of the measures (Example:
increased performance by 12 percent (concrete) vs. increase performance (not concrete, as
no specific measurement of increase)), and how well the metric will measure the success of
project relative to the overview of the project you provided as a case study.
Format
Below are some key guidelines you will want to ensure you follow in all three elements of
this assignment. Think of this short list as a quality control checklist, along with the
attached grading rubric.
Part 1 and Part 2 (stakeholder analysis and evaluation matrix) should be submitted
as a single file (MsWord or .pdf)
You should include a cover page
You should include a brief summary of your chosen project.
You should format the documents professionally
The tables should be readable ...
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4. Proper planning of a software project unless the project is trivial in size, is obviously
important for a software project to succeed. What information must be included in software
project planning document? Explain in a paragraph or two (15pt.) 5. Risk management is one of
CMMI KPA (Key Process Area). Explain its concept in a paragraph or two (10pt.)
Solution
Typically many of the project\'s key stakeholders, that is those affected by both the project and
the project\'s end result, do not fully understand the nature of the project plan. Since one of the
most important and difficult aspects of project management is getting commitment and buying,
the first step is to explain the planning process and the project plan to all key stakeholders. It is
essential for them to understand the importance of this set of documents and to be familiar with
its content, since they will be asked to review and approve the documents that pertain to them.
Components of the Project Plan Include:
Baselines. Baselines are sometimes called performance measures, because the performance of
the entire project is measured against them. They are the project\'s three approved starting points
and include the scope, schedule, and cost baselines. These provide the \'stakes in the ground.\'
That is, they are used to determine whether or not the project is on track, during the execution of
the project.
Baseline management plans. These plans include documentation on how variances to the
baselines will be handled throughout the project. Each project baseline will need to be reviewed
and managed. A result of this process may include the need to do additional planning, with the
possibility that the baseline(s) will change. Project management plans document what the project
team will do when variances to the baselines occur, including what process will be followed,
who will be notified, how the changes will be funded, etc.
Other work products from the planning process. These include a risk management plan, a quality
plan, a procurement plan, a staffing plan, and a communications plan.
Step 2: Define roles and responsibilities. Not all key stakeholders will review all documents, so it
is necessary to determine who on the project needs to approve which parts of the plan. Some of
the key players are:
Step 3: Hold a kickoff meeting. The kickoff meeting is an effective way to bring stakeholders
together to discuss the project. It is an effective way to initiate the planning process. It can be
used to start building trust among the team members and ensure that everyone\'s idea are taken
into account. Kickoff meetings also demonstrate commitment from the sponsor for the project.
Here are some of the topics that might be included in a kickoff meeting:
Step 4: Develop a Scope Statement. The Scope Statement is arguably the most important
document in the project plan. It\'s the foundation for the rest of the project. It describes the
project and is used to get common agreement among the sta.
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Benchmarking of Project Management Office Establishment:
Extracting Best Practices
Bjørn Andersen1; Bjørnar Henriksen2; and Wenche Aarseth3
Abstract: This paper deals with best practices in establishing, developing, and implementing project management offices �PMOs�. First,
a brief overview of the theoretical background for PMOs is presented. The research approach is described, along with an overview of the
benchmarking partners used. In the main part of this paper, various aspects of a PMO’s life cycle are discussed based on observations from
the benchmarking partners. Through the benchmarking study, we have discovered that although the PMO design differs greatly, certain
key characteristics, responsibilities, and tasks are very similar. Successful PMOs take on responsibility for different project-related
functions and core tasks related to development of shared methodology and processes for handling of projects, training and competence
development within project management, proposing of new projects, and quality assurance of projects. The success of the PMO is related
to ensuring the necessary authority of the PMO, real organizational authority as well as academic and social credibility, top management
support, and that the PMO covers true needs in the organization.
DOI: 10.1061/�ASCE�0742-597X�2007�23:2�97�
CE Database subject headings: Project management; Bench marks; Best management practice; Change management; Life cycles.
Introduction
Many organizations, especially above a certain size and with an
extensive degree of project work, have taken the step to establish
centralized project management offices �PMOs� to take on
responsibility for project-related functions and coordinate project-
related activities. There are large variations in terms of organiza-
tional location of such PMOs and the responsibilities/tasks they
hold.
This gap in perceptions of PMOs and their impact led several
companies we continuously work with to ask the question “what
seems to be best practice in this area?” These companies were all
in the process of establishing a PMO or redefining/formalizing
existing project support functions in a PMO, and thus saw the
need for some kind of roadmap for designing and implementing a
project management office. As a result, a comparative bench-
marking study was undertaken, using a sample of companies who
had accumulated experiences in this field as data sources. The
purpose was to identify any common factors, positive and nega-
tive, that seemed to dictate the success rate of a PMO.
Theoretical Background
Historical Background and Development
Project offices have for quite some time been used as a means for
administrating large projects, based on the need for an overall,
coherent approach. Project offices were established to coordinate
portfolios of projects, and these offices facilitated experience
transfer and benchmarking among the projects. In addition, such
project offices often functioned as a “project monitor ...
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Relationship Building
Remember: This course has major project assignments that will be due in
weeks 3 and 5. It will take more than a week’s effort to adequately complete them. Plan time to start the research and other work for those assignments earlier than the week in which they are due.
Although relationship-building is relevant to either domestic or international negotiation, it takes on increased importance in many multi-cultural negotiations due to how various cultures assess the importance of relationship to the negotiation process. For this assignment, you will be researching and evaluating relationship-building in international negotiation.
For the
first part
of your paper, provide two researched definitions of negotiation and evaluate whether relationship-building is a substantive part of the definitions. Include a possible edit of a negotiation definition to enhance the place of relationship-building. Defend your edits with research.
Next,
assess some of the social and economic consequences for failing to concentrate on relationship-building while negotiating with someone (individual, delegation, or country) that perceives relationship to be an important part of the process. Your assessment in this section should apply to both a negotiation event as well as larger leadership activities.
Next, analyze some of the important indicators to being culturally sensitive to relationship needs or concerns (and other needs and concerns as might be appropriate) in a negotiation. What would be seen? What would be heard?
Finally, defend three best practices or recommendations for leaders to enhance relationship building in international negotiation and global leadership activities. Make sure to defend your recommendations with research.
Submission Details:
Submit your paper as a 3 page paper
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS AT KEYSTONE
MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
As the new Project O�ce Director for Keystone Management, Aaron has been asked to participate in the
corporate Continuous Process Improvement initiatives by identifying recommendations for speci�c aspects of
Keystone's project management methodology.
To meet this requirement, Aaron began by talking with project managers about their experience and insights,
which he then translated into strategies aimed at improving the process, environment, and quality of project
management at Keystone Management.
Your goal is to review the information Aaron gathered and his recommendations for each of the six topics in
this simulation. You will then clarify how improvements in each area can contribute to improvements at
Keystone. Each topic corresponds with a unit in the course. Although you may choose to complete each topic
in conjunction with the course unit, you may also want to follow the simulation from beginning to end to see
how the concepts in each topic relate. Along the way, we will provide you with the following:
Project Manager re�ections.
Aaron's recommendations.
Opportunities to clarify improvement opportunities.
Feedback on improvement opportunities.
Topic summaries.
INSTRUCTIONS
In this simulation, you will work through a total of six topics related to project management improvements for
Keystone Management. For each topic, you will be presented with project manager re�ections and Aaron's
recommendations. You will use this information to clarify how improvements in each area can contribute to
improvements for Keystone Management. Feedback will be provided on your responses.
Since each topic corresponds with a unit in the course, you can either complete each topic in conjunction with
the course unit, or follow the simulation from beginning to end to see how the concepts in each topic relate.
TOPIC 1: DEFINING REQUIREMENTS
What role do project requirements play in project management quality and success?
Figure of Requirements De�nition
C r e d i t s
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This �gure illustrates how di�erent types of requirements are connected and de�ned.
Business requirements are de�ned by the project sponsor.
Size and complexity information is de�ned by the project management team.
Functional and non-functional requirements are de�ned by both the development and testing teams.
Expectations and constraints are de�ned by other stakeholders.
User requirements are de�ned by user representatives.
Aaron began his discussions with project managers by stating that from his experience, well-de�ned
requirements are the cornerstone for project success and quality results.
Review the project manager responses and Aaron's recom ...
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Case Study Continued – Week Five
You have been performing in the role of project manager in support of Ms. Jackson’s vision of creating a
strong and talented project management professional team leading to stronger project execution. Ms.
Jackson has just called you into her office with a few updates:
• ACME has been revisiting their strategy and decided that product development will become a
heavy focus for the organization over the next three years. Due to this product development
focus, she wants to also implement an Agile training program which will specifically focus on
Scrum techniques. Ms. Jackson has asked for you to add it to the scope of the current training
program which was approved when you submitted the business case. She is not familiar with
change management principles so you will have to create a change form and high level change
process that the team will follow. Ms. Jackson is willing to give you an additional $15,000 in
budget but would like this completed in the same timeframe as the initial project request. The
$15,000 is her budget but may not be based upon what the actual costs may be. According to
your research, adding Agile may cost an additional $20,000 and have to be done subsequent to
the initial training program which has already been scheduled.
• In addition, upon a recent review of your risk register with your team, a risk that was identified
as high impact is seemingly turning into an issue. This risk was related to the potential turnover
in training personnel. You have just learned that your top trainer may be leaving the project for
a new opportunity.
• The current forecast of the project indicates that your cost estimate may have been too low.
Current projections indicate that beginning in month five of the project, you may be exceeding
your budget by $10,000 per month.
• Other key indicators:
• Your actual month end scheduling data shows that you are currently performing
according to plan and all tasks are being completed on time.
• Your last staffing report shows very little project team attrition or turnover.
• Early surveys from participants in the training show a high degree of satisfaction.
Changes such as these are not uncommon in the project management profession. Determining
whether the request constitutes a change in scope, schedule, and budget is an integral component of
project management.
Using your business case, project charter and stakeholder analysis, determine how this new
information will impact your project. What type of change process will you be recommended be
implemented?
Assignment Overview:
For this assignment, you will be assessing a proposed change to the scope of the project, proposing an overview of a change management process, drafting a change request form, and discussing how the change will be communicated to the stakeholders inclusive of the sponsor.
Learning Connection:
This assignment.
Assignment 1: Code of Conduct Assessment
Due Week 3 and worth 150 points
Refer the following resources to complete this assignment:
Note: The assignments
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Assignment 1: Code of Conduct Assessment
Due Week 3 and worth 150 points
Refer the following resources to complete this assignment:
Note: The assignments are a series of papers that build upon one another.
Raytheon’s code of conduct
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Swot Analysis
Conduct SWOT analysis giving 5 points each for S, W,O,T as per descriptions below to help project
managers.
Strengths
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Weakness
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Project Charter
Date: <today’s date>
Project Title: <Title of your Project>
Project Start Date: 4 Jan 2016
Project End Date: < dura�on is 6 months, calculate the end date>
Budget Informa�on: $50000.00
Project Manager: < Name>, < Email>, <Telephone No>
Project Objec�ves:
⦁ Clear, concise reasoning for why the project is being performed
⦁ Clear, concise definition of what the project’s activities will entail
⦁ Brief description of primary deliverable(s)
⦁ Clear description of the project’s behefits to the organisation
⦁ Recognition and description of any limits that the project will not cover and address
Acceptance Criteria
⦁ Identification of specific factors against which the project can be compared to determine
success/failure
⦁ Identification of specific deliverables not only for class, but for the project as a whole
⦁ Agency-specific deliverables
⦁ Inclusion of due dates for the deliverables
⦁ Clear identification of milestone and milestone exit points
⦁ Factors should include a specific metrical comparison
Assumptions and Constraints
⦁ Any assumptions made during the course of the project
⦁ List of constraints that entail the limitations that are required to be addressed
Stakeholder List
Stakeholder
No
Name and Signature Role and
Responsibility
Position Contact
Information
1
2
3
4
5
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Lessons Learned
⦁ Identification of pitfalls to be avoided, based on the student’s past experience
⦁ Evidence of thought as to what can and cannot affect the project in terms of how the project
will run
Charter Signoff
Communica�on Plan Template
Plan purpose – A brief description of why and how the plan was developed, and an overview of the
overall team communication philosophy. Also states types of communications planned, for lateral,
downward, and upward communication.
Change management – Description on how the team will handle changes in the project, whether it is in
terms of project scope, schedule, or resources. This includes how the team plans to communicate
changes as well as how the team plans to make decisions about changes.
Meeting agenda – Gives a brief overview of what the team plans to accomplish in each of its meetings,
how it documents goals and objectives for meetings, and defines and assigns actions for the team to
accomplish project objectives.
Stakeholder Information to
be shared
Frequency of
information
exchange
Location of
information
exchange
Purpose of
communication
Mechanism for
communication
Who What When Where Why How
BMGT 495 Strategic Management
Assignment 2: Internal Environmental Analysis/Strategy Analysis and Strategy Selection (Week 6)
Purpose: This assignment is the second of three assignments. Students will use the tools and concepts learned ...
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In our society as we deal on a daily basis with threats and opportunities we often don’t consider the events that got us to where we are today. We just try to work ahead and make something that is new or better than what we perceive we have now. In doing so we may be repeating mistakes from the past and we may be overlooking some success that has already occurred. Itis important to know the history of the type of venture that we are engaged in so that we can use our time and resources efficiently. This can certainly be said of police/citizen relations.
For this week’s assignment consider how American policing has evolved from its earliest beginnings until now. Analyze the memorable events and remarkable people who influenced the development of our system and describe why changes were made and how effective they have been. Critically examine the early founding principles of policing, such as those suggested by Sir Robert Peel and apply those principles to what is actually happening today.
Write a 1 page APA style paper. Only the body of the paper will count toward the word requirement (title page and references are in addition to the 1 pages)
In your paper, cite at least 2-3 references using the APA style guide format for in-text citation.
Only one reference may be found on the internet. The other references must be found in the library (this includes EBSCO Host and the Gale Criminal Justice
Collection
).
Click
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I am a nurse working in the emergency room)
In your own words, define
translational research
and how it connects to your role, either individually or in collective practice. Describe how you might use it in your current or anticipated future setting.
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Topic 8 DQ 1
Open and clear communication is critical for the effective functioning of the interprofessional team and the delivery of safe patient care. Discuss the way communication technologies can enhance coordination of care by interprofessional teams. Be sure to discuss a specific communication technology in your response.
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Feminism
We will be working on strengthening our ability to properly cite our philosophers with this discussion post looking again specifically at author-date in-text citations. We will not be providing bibliographic entries for this post.
I have provided a copy of the notes from our earlier discussion below for reference.
For in-text citations we will use this recipe:
"These are some example words as might be quoted by a student of philosophy" (Author's Last Name Most Recent Copyright Date of the actual Text you are referencing, page number again from the actual text you are referencing). i.e. "But enough. It is now time to leave---for me to die, and for you to live--though which of us has the better destiny is unclear to everyone, save only to God" (Plato 2011, 50). This is a reference to our class's textbook so notice it is that copyright date and that page. Think of these citations as breadcrumbs that can lead your reader to the exact quote in the exact book so they can read more if they so choose.
Assignment:
This assignment is going to be a bit different than what we have done in the past as it will involve trying to put yourself into the headspace or mindset of another classmate.
Two Texts:
We have two (2) texts for this module on feminist theory and epistemologies. We have the French existential feminist philosopher Simone De Beauvoir whose introduction to the
The Second Sex
asks us to take a critical look at what society claims, demands, and promulgates that a woman is. We are introduced to a concept of gender as possibly being different than sex. We are provided with an idea that biology might be different than the socialization or social construction involved in performing a gender or being gendered. Her thoughts center around notions of freedom and the opposite, what is named by her (and also written about by Jean Paul Sartre) as acting in "bad faith". We often avoid our freedom by giving our choices to others. We treat ourselves (like we might poorly treat others) as objects rather than being authentic and participating in our own expansive transformative growth. Beauvoir provocatively then suggests that one is not born a woman but rather becomes one.
Maria Lugones and Elizabeth Spelman provide an overview and critique of feminist theories and the practices born of them. They expose the difficulties of theorizing for a broad array of women as though there might be some one-size-fits-all way of talking about the lives of women. They connect this historical difficulty in a delightful way to their own working relationship as being a Latina and a white/Anglo woman. Through their discussion we are given a retelling of the ongoing disappointment, not only of women often not being allowed a place to speak from, b.
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Describe how other ethical systems define what is moral- specifically, ethics of virtue, natural law, religion, and ethics of
care
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What are the principles of ethical decision making?
Describe the steps in analyzing an ethical dilemma.
Under corrective justice, distinguish between substantive and procedural justice.
What steps should organizational leaders take to encourage ethical decision making on the part of employees?
Provide justification for police power and the basic ethical standards that derive from this justification and what are the ethical issues involved in proactive & reactive investigations?
Describe the types of misconduct by community corrections professionals and provide some of the explanations for this misconduct.
What are the elements of any ethical system?
Discuss three of the five types of police misconduct, with examples of each type.
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What types of obstacles/objections do leaders face from stakeholders when implementing change within an organization? What strategies can leaders use to work with stakeholders, remove obstacles, and address objections?
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(Page 132) G. Prewriting: Using the Toulmin Model to Get Ideas for a Position Paper
You have used the Toulmin model in Exercises B through F to read and analyze other people’s argument. Now use it to identify the main parts of an argument you will write. You may use the model to help you plan any argument paper. Use the Toulmin model as a prewriting exercise to help you develop ideas for a position paper.
1. Write the claim. All of the rest of your paper will support this claim.
2. Write the support. Write two or three subclaims you will develop in the paper. To help you do this, write the word “because” after the claim, and list reasons that support it. Also jot down ideas for specific support for these subclaims, such as examples, facts, opinions, or visual images that come from your reading of the essays or from your own experience.
Student Paper #1
Sofia Diallou
Professor Miller
English 101
12 Feb. 2016
Toulmin Analysis of the “Road Trip” Cartoon
Identifies claim and support.
The reader has to infer the claim of this cartoon since it is not directly stated. The claim is that screens have replaced face-to-face conversation as the primary way people now interact with each other. The support is provided by the driver of the car, who notes how much lonelier car trips have become, and the other passengers, all of whom are focused on their smartphones and tablets.
Analyzes warrant.
The implied warrant is that screen-based technology makes us more isolated and disconnected from each other.
Identifies backing.
The backing is also implied and reinforced by the picture. It suggests that road trips are valuable opportunities for connection and conversation that many families are giving up. It also reinforces the common belief that interacting with screens is more appealing than interacting directly with people face-to-face.
Infers rebuttal.
No direct rebuttal or qualifier appears in this cartoon. I think, however, that this cartoon could be considered as a rebuttal to those who think that screen-based communication is always superior to face-to-face communication. As a rebuttal, this cartoon highlights the negative consequences of embracing screen-based communication.
3. Write the warrants. Decide whether to spell out the warrants in your paper or to leave them implicit so that the reading audience will have to infer them.
4. Decide on the backing. Assume that your classmates are your audience. They may be reading drafts of your paper. In your judgment, will some of them require backing for any of your warrants because they will not agree with them otherwise? If so, how can you back these warrants? Write out your ideas.
5. Plan rebuttal. Think about the positions others may hold on this issue. You identified some of these positions in your exploratory paper. Write out your strategies for weakening these arguments.
6. Decide whether to qualify the claim to make it more convincing to more people. Write one or more qualifiers that might work.
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In the video, Normal Curves, there is a discussion about how and why different types of data are normally distributed. (A simple Internet search will give you several good examples.
For your initial post, identify (but don't collect) a type of dataset that might be normally distributed, and then answer the following questions:
What is brief description of the data?
Is the data normally distributed? Specifically, why is the data not uniformly distributed, or distributed in some other way?
Normal data is clustered around the mean; what might cause the data you identified to have a different shape and not be clustered around the mean?
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
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Review HIPAA, protected health information (PHI), and requirements for privacy and confidentiality in EHRs. Discuss one ethical and one legal issue related to the use of EHRs that directly impact advanced registered nursing practice. Discuss possible consequences for compromising patient data and measures you can implement in your own practice to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
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Topic 8 DQ 1
How could Christian perspectives prevent an employee from performing their required duties? As an HR representative, what legal and ethical responsibilities do you have to ensure all employees views and beliefs are being considered?
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Topic 7 DQ 2
Review HIPAA, protected health information (PHI), and requirements for privacy and confidentiality in EHRs. Discuss one ethical and one legal issue related to the use of EHRs that directly impact advanced registered nursing practice. Discuss possible consequences for compromising patient data and measures you can implement in your own practice to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
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(Sample)
Safety and Health Training Plan
1.0 Introduction
Training is one of the most important components within our company’s safety management system. It gives
employees an opportunity to learn their jobs properly, bring new ideas into the workplace, reinforce existing ideas
and practices, and it helps to put our Safety and Health Program into action.
Everyone in our company will benefit from safety and health training through fewer workplace injuries and illnesses,
reduced stress, and higher morale. Productivity, profits, and competitiveness will increase as production costs per
unit, turnover, and workers compensation rates lower.
2.0 Management commitment.
We (or company name) will provide the necessary funds and scheduling time to ensure effective safety and health
training is provided. This commitment will include paid work time for training and training in the language that the
worker understands. Both management and employees will be involved in developing the program.
To most effectively carry out their safety responsibilities, all employees must understand (1) their role in the program,
(2) the hazards and potential hazards that need to be prevented or controlled, and (3) the ways to protect themselves
and others. We will achieve these goals by:
• educating everyone on the natural and system consequences of their actions;
• educating all managers, supervisors and employees on their safety management system responsibilities;
• educating all employees about the specific hazards and control measures in their workplace;
• training all employees on hazard identification, analysis, reporting and control procedures; and
• training all employees on safe work procedures and practices.
Our training program will focus on health and safety concerns that determine the best way to deal with a particular
hazard. When a hazard is identified, we will first try to remove it entirely. If that is not feasible, we will then train
workers to protect themselves, if necessary, against the remaining hazard. Once we have decided that a safety or
health problem can best be addressed by training (or by another method combined with training), we will follow up by
developing specific training goals based on those particular needs.
Employees. At a minimum, employees must know the general safety and health rules of the worksite, specific site
hazards and the safe work practices needed to help control exposure, and the individual's role in all types of
emergency situations. We will ensure all employees understand the hazards to which they may be exposed and how to
prevent harm to themselves and others from exposure to these hazards.
We will commit available resources to ensure employees receive safety and health training during the circumstances
below.
• Whenever a person is hired --general safety orientation including an overview of company safety rules, and
why those r.
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Rohingya People : Living Conditions---(Housing) and Access to Services (Healthcare)
1. Historical Content
2. Living Conditions (Housing)
3. Access to Services (Healthcare)
4. Capabilities Approach taken to help them
5. Conclusion
6. Questions (3) on their living conditions (housing) and Access to services (Healthcare)
Running Head: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 1
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2
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Students Name
Professors Name
Course title
Date
The monster called Artificial Intelligence
Thesis: Major laboratories have been built all over the world to prototype and generate intelligent machines through deep learning. In this paper, I will argue that Artificial Intelligence is a monster that the humans are feeding and it will one day turn and overthrow man, leaving the world in the hands of machines.
I. Introduction
A. Thesis
B. Definition the terms intelligence, deep learning, programing, machine learning
C. History of artificial intelligence.
D. Major scientists who developed AI.
E. Trends in AI
II. Machine learning
A. Supervised learning
B. Non supervised learning
C. Comparison between supervised and non-supervised learning
III. Major advantages of AI
A. Real time assistance
B. In the business field
C. Industrialization
D. Efficiency
E. Accuracy
IV. Limitations of AI
A. Cost implication
B. Threats prevention
C. Loss of metal capability
D. Social factors
E. Ethical factors
F. Men becoming slaves
G. Emotions not guaranteed
H. Rigidity in thinking and execution of instructions
V. Criticism
The divine instruction was for man to steward and subdue the world, such innovations makes the human being achieve the divine instruction. This criticism is worth because it discusses part of the work in AI as divine instruction.
There is power and happiness if a creator creates something more powerful than itself. It is the happiness of a teacher to see their students do well and even pursue a course far much better. With such social theories supporting the work of artificial intelligence, it is making sense that the same AI should not be demonized but rather be seen as a human achievement.
VI. Conclusion
All the sections and subsections are discussed in a brief, precise and clear way ranging from the definitions, the implications and how negative artificial intelligence should be depicted in this section.
References
Boddington, P. (2017). Towards a code of ethics for artificial intelligence. Cham, Switzerland: Springer.
Lu, H., Li, Y., Chen, M., Kim, H., & Serikawa, S. (2018). Brain intelligence: go beyond artificial intelligence. Mobile Networks and Applications, 23(2), 368-375.
Osoba, O. A., & Welser IV, W. (2017). An intelligence in our image: The risks of bias and errors in artificial intelligence. Rand Corporation.
Rosé, C. P. (2017). Artificial intelligence: A social spin on language analysis. Nature, 545(7653), 166.
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Read the following essay from Becoming a Critical Thinker (p. 129).
Create
a 1-2 page (title page and references page not included) paper in APA format to substantiate your viewpoint (pro or con as it relates to the essay).
Base
your paper on the W.I.S.E approach (from Becoming a Critical Thinker, Chapter 2). Look for errors in thinking and explore viewpoints that are different from those expressed in the essay. Conduct research to support your viewpoint and include three references in your paper.
How the Media Distort Reality
TV and movie apologists are forever telling us that we have no business criticizing them because they are only holding a mirror up to reality. Many people buy that explanation, but they shouldn’t.
It would be more accurate to say the media hold a magnifying glass to carefully selected realities—namely, the most outrageous and sensational events of the day, such as the tragic deaths of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Princess Diana, or the trials of celebrities such as O.J. Simpson, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jackson.
Consider how this happens. The first platoon of media people report the latest sensational story as it unfolds, squeezing each new development for all the airtime or newsprint it will yield. Meanwhile, agents and attorneys are negotiating the sale of movie and TV rights to the story. The sleazier the story, the greater
the payoff
. After the movie is produced, every situation comedy, detective show, and western drama builds an episode around the successful theme.
In this way a single despicable, disgusting act—real or imagined—can generate months of sensational media fare.
In short, the media exploit our social problems for ratings, feed us a steady
diet
of debasing material,
celebrate
irresponsible behavior, and then have the audacity to blame parents and teachers for the social problems that result.
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Develop a synopsis of your outcomes for acquiring, developing, training, and leveraging on human capital within your organization.
and develop a synopsis of your take-away from the process. Integrate any plans for preparing for a position as an HR specialist or manager within an organization.
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Topic 8 DQ 2
Virtual care and telehealth technologies have the capability to greatly expand access to quality health care. Discuss some benefits and drawbacks of virtual care/telehealth particularly related to the collaboration and coordination of care and the role of the advanced registered nurse.
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This is a music paper to talk about the latest artists, music genres, or club scenes that excite your interests.
Cite AT LEAST ONE source from the course reading (I attached them down below) and TWO additional outside academic sources. In total, you should cite at lease SIX sources. You must include a reference cited list (bibliography) at the end of your essay. (please cite them carefully and easy to find, our TA read our paper very carefully and he will check every citation one by one)
A significant portion of your research will be the course readings, lectures, and listening assignments.
Use MLA citation please.
1200 words, (not including the title or the references cited list), double spaced
Answer the questions listed in the paper instruction that I attached.
I also include a class note document that I took throughout the course which includes all the music genre that I learn.
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Over the course of the class, you will be retrieving and evaluating current event articles (in the last 5 years); making connections between the units we are currently studying and today. You will be responsible for finding an online article from a reputable news source. For example: Time.com, USA Today, The
New York Times
, etc.
See the attachment for specific details and grading criteria for the
Current Events Journal Assignment for Units 3-4
In Unit 3, we will be focusing on change and reform brought about as a result of the rapid social and economic changes of industrialization and urbanization. While the U.S. looked great from an outside perspective, with its rich flaunting their wealth and industry booming, it was riddled with exploitation of the people and political corruption, thus earning the name the Gilded Age. This brought in a sense of moral obligation and led to a reform movement that swept across the nation, with organization developing locally and nationally. This period of reform is known as the Progressive Era.
It was a time to expose the underlining errors of the U.S. society and to make changes for the good of the people. The Progressive Era would address a variety of issues, including factory and living conditions, agriculture reform, child labor, women’s rights, political reform, conservation, and other social concerns. While not perfect in its initial steps of change, this period will pave the way for continued social justice in our nation’s history.
Objectives:
Discuss the impact of political corruption on the U.S. government and evaluate the effectiveness of political reform.
Identify the leading reformers of the Progressive Era and evaluate the effectiveness of the reform movements.
Describe the problems facing farmers in the late 19th century and evaluate the effectiveness of the reform movement by the Populists and other farmers’ organizations and alliances.
Compare the Progressivism domestic and foreign policies of Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and William Howard Taft.
Unit 4 Imperialism and WWI
In Unit 4, we will focus on the role of the United States in World affairs. In the late 19th century, the United States not only sought to redefine itself as American, but also to establish its place in the global political arena. Foreign policies paralleled those of many European nations, with a focus on imperialism and preserving foreign interests and markets, specifically in the Western hemisphere. It will be the United States positioning in the Spanish-American war that marks the beginning of its imperial power, with future expansions and political involvement in Latin America and the Pacific Ocean.
At the turn of the century, the United States will feel the long-term effect of its imperialistic decisions. Being recognized as a World leader, involvement in international affairs now spanned beyond the Western Hemispher.
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(Preferential Medical journal American psiquiatric association)
A 38-year-old woman presents to the office with complaints of weight
loss, fatigue, and insomnia of 3-month duration. She reports that she has
been feeling gradually more tired and staying up late at night because
she can’t sleep. She does not feel that she is doing as well in her occupation
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She does not go outdoors as much as she used to and cannot recall the
last time she went out with friends or enjoyed a social gathering. She
feels tired most of the week and states she feels that she wants to go to
sleep and frequently does not want to get out of bed. She denies any
recent medication, illicit drug, or alcohol use. She feels intense guilt
regarding past failed relationships because she perceives them as faults.
She states she has never thought of suicide, but has begun to feel increasingly
worthless.
Her vital signs and general physical examination are normal, although
she becomes tearful while talking. Her mental status examination is significant
for depressed mood, psychomotor retardation, and difficulty attending
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complete blood count, and normal thyroid functions.
➤ What is the most likely diagnosis?
➤ What is your next step?
➤ What are important considerations and potential complications of
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SLP Assignment Expectations
After reading the articles, please answer the following questions and prepare a PPT presentation with 10-12 slides, excluding cover slide and reference list slide.
What is the significance of telecommunications for organizations and society? What is a telecommunications system? What are the principle functions of all telecommunications systems? Briefly describe the company where these systems will be in place and then explain your reasoning for its details.
Assignment Expectations
Your presentation will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Answers to the questions and the accompanying explanation must be given in 10-12 slides excluding cover and reference slides.
· Precision: You see what the module is all about and structure your paper accordingly. You draw on a range of sources and establish your understanding of the historical context of the question. You carry out the exercise as assigned or carefully explain the limitations that prevented your completing some parts. (Running out of time isn’t generally considered an adequate limitation).
· Clarity: Your answers are clear and show your good understanding of the topic. You see what the module is all about and structure your paper accordingly.
· Critical thinking: The paper incorporates your reactions, examples, and applications of the material to business and illustrates your reflective judgment and good understanding of the concepts. It is important to read the "Required Reading" in the Background material plus other sources you find relevant.
· Breadth and Depth: You provide informed commentary and analysis—simply repeating what your sources say does not constitute an adequate paper. The scope covered in your paper is directly related to the questions of the assignment and the learning outcomes of the module.
· Overall quality: You apply the professional language and terminology of systems design and analysis correctly and in context; you are familiar with this language and use it appropriately. Your paper is well written and the references, where needed, are properly cited and listed (refer to the APA Purdue Online Writing Lab athttps://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/) if you are uncertain about formats or other issues.
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
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New development in herbals,
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Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
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1. (Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20011
Portfolio template for Week 9
PPMP20011 Portfolio Template – Week 9
Description of topics including reading samples
Learning outcomes of the unit
Learnings from your experience, this and prior unit reading,
assignments
Supporting documentation including your prior learning
Week 9 Topic: Applying Project Management Standards and
Frameworks.
Collaborative Project Procurement Arrangements (2015) by
Derek H. T. Walker and Beverly M. Lloyd Walker;
6. Evaluate project management tools that help avoid or provide
conflict resolution via negotiated solutions.
The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have an
appreciation of the Role of the Project Manager in Commercial
Negotiation.
Try to ask yourself the questions that were in the slides in this
week’s lecture:
1. In what way would Project Management Standards and
Frameworks impact on Commercial Negotiation?
Walker & Walker (2015) discuss the general thrust of this
investigations in Chapter 7 (p 137) what are your thoughts
regarding:
2. Do the conclusions in Chapter 7 p 137 seem reasonable to
2. you?
Walker & Walker (2015) then in Chapter 7 talk about a
“PraXitioner” what are your thoughts regarding:
3. Do you agree with the authors that a PraXitioner is the way
forward?
Continuing the theme of the PraXitioner Walker and Walker
look at Implications for PM Education and Skills; what are your
thoughts regarding:
4. Do you think that there will be a future shortage of good
PraXitioner’s in Commercial Negotiation situations?
In the last part of Chapter 7 is a Summary of the Walker and
Walker book; what are your thoughts regarding:
5. Do you agree with the authors?
6. Do you think that RBP is a good framework for Commercial
Project Negotiation?
In conclusion to this week:
7. Do the ideas in Chapter 7 help in structuring your thoughts
around Commercial Project Negotiation?
PPMP20011 Unit Profile
PPMP20011 Moodle Web site
Have you any insights you can add from other units you have
studies or readings you’ve made?
3. References
Kerzner H. 2013. Project Management: A Systems Approach to
Planning, Scheduling, and Control, 11th Edition. Hoboken,
USA: John Wiley & Sons.
Peña-Mora F., and Tamaki T. 2001. "Effect of Delivery Systems
on Collaborative Negotiations for Large -Scale Infrastructure
Projects”. Journal of Management in Engineering. April 2001
pp.105-121
PMI. 2013a. A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) 5th Edition. USA: Project
Management Institute.
Wikipedia Channel Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Tunnel
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BUS 300 - The American Economy
Student’s Name:
__________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________
USA: Measures of Economic Well-Being 2016 2017 2018
Increase or Decrease?
Worker Productivity:
4. Inflation:
Unemployment (rate):
Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
Unemployment rate:
U.S. Debt (go to the website for the
Bureau of the Public Debt,
www.publicdebt.treas.gov):
State of Budget (Surplus or Deficit)
Trade Balance:
Consumer Price Index (CPI):
Producer Price Index (PPI):
5. Per capita income:
BUS 300 - The American Economy
INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Internet to complete the chart on the preceding page.
After completing the chart, write a 1-2 page memorandum that
summarizes the information on the chart. Write a narrative,
which a short story
or essay, that explains the reason for the change in each
measure. Two to three 2-3 sentences for each measure is all that
is necessary.
For example, if the chart indicates that the CPI has increased
over the 3-year period, offer substantive reasons to explain the
annual increases.
Due Thursday, Week 4
(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20011
6. Portfolio Template for Week 8
PPMP20011 Portfolio Template – Week 8
Description of topics including reading samples
Learning outcomes of the unit
Learnings from your experience, this and prior unit reading,
assignments
Supporting documentation including your prior learning
Week 8 Topic: Commercial Negotiation in Government vs.
Private Organisations.
Collaborative Project Procurement Arrangements (2015) by
Derek H. T. Walker and Beverly M. Lloyd Walker;
1. Describe the operation of diverse and complex government
and non-government project contractual arrangements relevant
to a range of managed services, ICT, and build agreements.
The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have an
appreciation of the Role of the Project Manager in Commercial
Negotiation.
Try to ask yourself the questions that were in the slides in this
week’s lecture:
1. What is the Difference between Government & Private
Organisations?
2. Does that Difference mean that Commercial Negotiation is
Different between Government and Private Organisations?
3. What is the Implication of the Differences to other parties,
such as Contractors, or Designers?
7. Walker & Walker (2015) discuss several aspects regarding
emerging forms of collaboration what are your thoughts
regarding:
4. What are the fundamental characteristics of emerging RBP
forms?
5. Do these RBP forms vary in different parts of the globe and,
if so in what way?
Walker & Walker (2015) then in Chapter 6 discuss Relationship
Intensity of Various RBP Forms what are your thoughts
regarding:
6. The implications upon negotiation with these forms of
relationship?
7. Would the outcomes be impacted by a need for probity and
governance in Government Commercial Negotiation situations?
Walker & Walker (2015) look at the RBP Wittgenstein’s Family
Resemblance Model, and so what are your thoughts regarding:
8. Can you see the way that the following would impact on
negotiated outcomes?
a. Platform Foundation Facilities
b. Behavioural Factors
c. Processes, routines and means
In conclusion to this week:
9. Do the ideas in Chapter 6 help in structuring your thoughts
around Commercial Project Negotiation?
PPMP20011 Unit Profile
PPMP20011 Moodle Web site
Have you any insights you can add from other units you have
studies or readings you’ve made?
8. References
Kerzner H. 2013. Project Management: A Systems Approach to
Planning, Scheduling, and Control, 11th Edition. Hoboken,
USA: John Wiley & Sons.
Peña-Mora F., and Tamaki T. 2001. "Effect of Delivery Systems
on Collaborative Negotiations for Large -Scale Infrastructure
Projects”. Journal of Management in Engineering. April 2001
pp.105-121
PMI. 2013a. A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) 5th Edition. USA: Project
Management Institute.
Wikipedia Channel Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Tunnel
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Project Claims and Damages Report
Name of Project
Part A(10 Marks)
In Figure 27 on page 114 of Chapter 6 of Walker & Walker
book “Collaborative Project Procurement arrangements”, the
authors suggest RBP (Relationship Based Procurement) model
applying Wittgenstein Idea of Family Resemblance.
Please explain your understanding of this RBP model and its
9. sixteen (16) elements in the light of concepts discussed in 1st
and 2nd Column of Tables 11, 12 & 13 given on pages 117 -
123 in Chapter 6. (Word limit is 1500 +/- 10%).
Walker & Walker recently developed the Relationship Based
Procurement (RBP) that was adapted from the understanding
that it can be compared to a family relationship advanced by
Wittgenstein. According to Walker & Walker (2014), the
common concept that defines RBP across various opinions is its
reference to a mechanism through which a project can be
delivered while embracing collaboration of the stakeholders and
a common method of solving problems.
The ability to solve emerging project problems through
established framework in a collaborative manner are defining
features of any RBP method. RBP recognizes that all contracts
involve some sort of relationship as anchored in the family set-
up. The relationship within the contractual agreement can be
transactional where the project owner adopts a hands-off or
hands-on like in the RBP where the owner actively participates
in the decision-making process. The project owner collaborates
with the appointed delivery team for the delivery of key result
areas (KRA).
The central cores in the RBP taxonomy are the components for
delivering the anticipated outcomes of the project. According to
Walker & Walker (2014), the cores are surrounded by elements
that are useful in explaining various forms of RBP. Each RBP
version has unique characteristics of the elements that fall
within the general similarity such that when the elements are
viewed holistically, they can aid in identifying the specific
dimensions of the RBP form. Wittgenstein’s idea of RBP
encompasses 16 elements that interact to influence the outcome
of a project. Project delivery aimed at achieving defined project
KRAs is supported by the 16 elements. At the base of the model
are elements that provide the guidance on how the RBP form
would operate.
Motivation and Context: The motivational and context elements
10. define how the collaboration process. The focus of the project
manager should be to deliver on the best value aspect of the
project rather than focusing on cost control. It spells out the
best value that the process aims to achieve, evaluation of known
risks, the emergence recovery path and the relational rationale
among other factors. These factors are defining motivators that
are likely to shape the logic that the stakeholders and the
project team in particular, will adopt during the collaborative
process. Another important element in the RBA model is the
Joint governance structure.
Joint Governance Structure: This structure defines how the
decision-making process will be done throughout the project.
The purpose of the governance structure is to establish the
management structure that delivers on decisions that are robust,
logical, and repeatable. For example, the governance structure
would define the roles of the project manager and the
responsibilities of project partners in the collaborative system.
It is through the governance structure that the organization
establishes the approach to conducting internal activities. It also
defines the best value strategy that hinges on the stated KRAs
and the key performance indicators (KPI).
The integrated risk mitigation strategy: The risk mitigation
strategy is an element within the RBA model that guides the
risk sharing approach among the stakeholders in the project.
Project partners establish their share of inherent risks in the
project and the actions that will be taken by each stakeholder in
mitigating the risks. The risk mitigation strategy also
establishes the integration of the system in such a manner as to
limit the occurrence of potential risks. Walker & Walker (2014)
further elaborate on the joint communication strategy as an
element of the RBP model.
The Joint Communication Strategy: The joint communication
strategy spells out the integrated communication platform that
will be used during the project implementation process.
Communication process is a central element in the contract
negotiation process and it is important for the project manager
11. to establish the necessary platform that will guide the process of
communication between the project owner and the project
delivery team.
The Substantial Co-Location: The substantial co-location
element establishes in the contract negotiation process where
the resources that would be used in the project would be
located. Collocation refers to the centralization of the project
resources in one location to ease access and management of the
critical material resources. The Wittgenstein’s idea of the RBP
model envisions these five elements as the platform foundation
facilities for the model. The second and equally important
component of the RBP model comprises five elements that
shape the behavior of stakeholders in driving normative
practices to strengthen collaborative efforts.
Authentic Leadership: This refers to the wisdom, pragmatism,
and spirit of the project leadership. The project manager who
leads the project delivery process must demonstrate these
qualities when making decisions and when interacting with
other team players. Another behavioral element in the RBP
model is the trust-control balance.
Trust-Control Balance: This element establishes the level of
autonomy in decision-making process for the stakeholders. It
clarifies the extent to which individual team players can be
entrusted to make certain decisions that impact the project
outcome. Trust is an important aspect in contract negotiation as
it minimizes suspicion among stakeholders that might delay the
project timelines. Trust-control balance also extends to
establishing workplace culture that promotes health and safety,
relationship building and forms of trust.
Commitment to Innovate: The commitment to being innovative
during the project life is a crucial element. The project manager
must seek innovative ideas that would be critical in delivering
desirable outcomes. It is also critical that every team member
demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement in their
productivity. Cultural demand requires hiring highly motivated
and skilled individual for the project team. Innovative ideas are
12. tested and prototypes tested during the evaluation of this
element. High level of intensity demonstrated for these
behavioral factors is critical for promoting the level of
collaboration in the RBP model. On the other hand, if the level
of intensity shown for these elements is low then the
collaboration platform in the RBP model would be considered to
be minimal.
The Common Culture and Mindset: The common culture and
mindset appropriate for the project outcomes is an important
element in the behavioral aspect of the RBP model.
Wittgenstein posits that as a family, projects must advance a
common culture and mindset. According to Walker & Walker
(2014), the project manager and team must align common goals
toward realizing the overall KRAs. The project manager must
also establish performance measurement and output levels
within the project team, challenge members toward seeking
excellence in the service delivery and recruit necessary support
staff.
No-Blame culture: The project manager establishes the rationale
for establishing a no-blame culture within the project team. No
blame refers to each player in the project delivery team to
assume a common responsibility toward for the success and
failures of the project (Lloyd-Walker & Walker, 2015). The
project manager can achieve this objective by building a team
spirit and designing outcomes based on collaborative activities.
The project manager should encourage project team members to
acknowledge potential problematic situations early to avoid
shifting blame on others.
Consensus decision-making: consensus refers to the extent on
which decisions regarding operational and strategic planning are
agreed by all executive team members. The project team can
attain a consensus decision-making process by engaging in
elaborative and extensive discussions on important issues.
However, undue elaborative process may compromise the
project timelines (Lloyd-Walker & Walker, 2015). In this
regard, the team may focus on making project goals clear while
13. leaving the means of delivering the aims vague in the interest of
time. The project manager should also adopt a collaborative
leadership style when dealing with other team players.
Focus on learning and continuous improvement: continuous
improvement entails delivering projects that can be used as
compelling examples for best project practice and where teams
can use it as reference for continuous improvement. The project
manager should impress upon the team to prioritize KRA and
KPIs as success factors. Project participants should adopt the
culture of learning on-job and improving their productivity.
Incentive Arrangement: incentives refer to the process of
establishing the mechanism for sharing project gains and project
losses. The project manager should establish a risk and reward
structure for the project team. Team should be encouraged
during the early contract negotiation process to put the
profit/loss sharing structure that recognizes total project
delivery outcomes (Lloyd-Walker & Walker, 2015).
Pragmatic Learning-in-Action: the project team leadership
should approach the project work as a learning opportunity. The
team remains aware that for the project to succeed there would
be a need to collaborate, discuss and analyze project variables
as a team. Often, unexpected opportunities may arise in the
course of the project life and teams should be ready to exploit
these opportunities as a learning curve (Lloyd-Walker &
Walker, 2015). Pragmatic learning-in-action can be achieved
through conscious experimentation on important issues and a
readiness to learn if the experiments fail. Failures are seen as an
opportunity to approach the issue at hand from a different
perspective in light of the lessons learnt from the failures.
Transparency and Open-Book Practices: Transparency refers to
the extent to which project leaders are willing to be scrutinized
for their decision-making processes. Project tea, leaders should
be receptive to regular scrutiny and audits. To encourage
transparency, the team should have trust in the team performing
audits not to take undue advantage of their privileged access to
information. However, it is important for all stakeholders to
14. adhere to both ethical and legal principles for this element to be
enforceable. Unethical practices would breed resistance to
scrutiny. Equally important is the balance between hands-on and
hands-off approach to management adopted by the leadership
team (Lloyd-Walker & Walker, 2015).
Mutual Dependency and Accountability: This element seeks to
address collaboration effort that recognizes interdependency of
the decisions taken by the project team leaders. The purpose of
this element is to encourage unified efforts within the team
when communicating during the project processes. Leaders
ought to adopt team spirit that recognizes that all of them will
either win together or fail together and therefore a need to
remain in support of each other. Participants should counter
potential inhibitors to collaboration efforts.
Part B(10 Marks)
Claims and Damages report
Program Information
Program Name:Queensland Health Payroll Program
Date: Date of the current report
Project Ownership:Area responsible for the project
Prepared by:Name and project position
Distribution List:List of those receiving the report
Project1: Forward strategy for payroll system
The preferred form of procurement as an outcome from the
negotiation process for Project 1 proposed in the PPMP20011
Projects Negotiation and Conflict Report was Relationship
Based Procurement model.
The subthemes and KSAE’s that will best mitigate and reduce
project claims and damages are itemised in the following tables.
Platform Foundations (pp. 117-118)
Elements
KSAE’s to maximize the effectiveness (pp. 123-133)
15. 1. Motivation and Context
Technical KSAE: The focus of the project team should be on
knowing the payroll system that would work best for
Queensland Health (QH). Care should be given to understand
how the adopted system works and what makes it work. This
knowledge would inform where to implement the chosen payroll
system and how it is likely to affect other parts of the payroll
system (Lloyd-Walker & Walker, 2015). The determination of
the system should also incorporate the appropriate time for
implementation after necessary pretesting. The priority at the
motivational level is to understand the technical aspects of the
system that would add value to the payroll outcomes.
Project Management KSAE: Additional processes that require
extra allocation of funds should be frozen. The focus should on
delivering a system that improves on value generation. Control
of costs associated with ballooning project expenses should be
curtailed. This process is achieved through adherence to budgets
and consensus decision-making if additional costs are to be
incurred.
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Solution
KSAE: QH should develop a clear vision for the payroll
system. The vision should establish what the system intends to
achieve. The vision should then be communicated to the project
team to guide planning and implementation phase (QH Payroll
Review Report, 2012).
Relational KSAE: QH and IBM should build an environment of
trust in the delivery of a sound payroll system. Authenticity of
the leaders suggests that what leaders say is actually what they
16. do.
2. Joint Governance structure
Technical KSAE: establish a link between QH financial system
upgrade and Payroll Portfolio Governance since the existing
interdependence between the two systems (QH Payroll Review
Report, 2012). Change business processes while focusing on
improving accuracy, timeliness, and decreasing the period for
retrospection and manual entry of data into the system.
Project Management KSAE: The project manager should Define
the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder to ease
communication. Clearly defined roles would limit inter-party
conflict and build trust.
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