This document provides an overview of an advanced project management course led by Ghazala Amin, outlining meeting objectives, course layout, and learning goals. It addresses project management fundamentals, the role of project managers, and the importance of communication and coordination in project-oriented industries. The course is designed for experienced PM professionals and emphasizes the evolving nature of project management as a critical discipline.

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Advanced Project Management-
Introduction
Ghazala Amin

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Agenda
• Introduction
• Meeting Objectives
• Project Oriented Industries
• Project Manager, Power and Authority
• PM Discipline
• Managing your Stake Holders
• Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk
• Communication
• Project Closure

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Meeting Objectives
• Introduce myself
• Share experiences and my personal
perspectives
• Project Management and your insight into
what its all about…
• Informal and Casual Q & A Session

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Introduction
• BS in Computer Engineering
• MS in Electrical Engineering and Software
Management
• Certified Information Specialist, EDS/HP
• Certified Senior Project Manager, IBM Global
Services
• PMI Certified – Project Management
Professional

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My Team‘s “food for thought”
Why did you become a
Project Manager
Your expectations from
this class

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Advanced PM Course Layout
• 16 lectures over the semester
• Announced midterm – 25% of total grade
• Project Methodology assignment – 25% of total grade
– Graded on communication (written) skills
– Templates in MS word format.
• Announced Final – 50% of total grade
– MCQ, T and F, Short answers (essay type)

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Open Door Policy
– Instructor Students
Success
Project Management is a critical professional discipline

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Advanced PM Course Material
• Reference Materials for Study
– Study Notes and class discussions
– A guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge (PMBOK)
– Dr. Harold Kerzner’s book
• Project Management-A Systems Approach To Planning,
Scheduling and Controlling
– The Wisdom of teams, Katzenbach and Smith
– The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R.
Covey

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• To introduce MSPM students to Project Management Fundamentals
and how Project Management has evolved into strict professional
discipline over the past 3 decades.
• To encourage MSPM students to share their professional PM
experiences of how they are managing real life projects in Pakistan.
• To raise the bar of introductory PM education being offered in other
programs and universities. We are targeting experienced PM
Professionals.
Learning Objectives

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• This course would introduce MSPM students with basic
knowledge of PM processes that would help them with PM
certification exams being offered by PMI or other PM
organizations.
• It only provides the basic knowledge of various project
management concepts. It gives the “what is”, the “how to
implement” should be dealt with in other classes in detail.
Learning Objectives

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Who should study Project Management?
• Anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in;
• initiating, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating
and/or controlling a project;
• in a position which involves a substantive level of decision-
making, responsibility, communication and coordination,
• should be thoroughly familiar with all the subject areas,
methodology, processes and tools and techniques of
project management.
A good and common project management knowledge platform will increase
the likelihood of the project attaining its goal within time and budget.

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Project Oriented Industries
• NASA and DOD (Department of Defense)
• Construction, architecture, new product
development
• Financial Institutions
– Banks, Insurance, Telecommunication
• Manufacturing Units and Plants’ operation

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Project Manager’s Power and Authority
• Authority
– Right of an individual to make necessary decisions required
to achieve his objectives or responsibility.
• Power
– Granted to an individual by the subordinates and peers
over time and is a measure of their respect for the
individual.
– Builds credibility and respect in the profession.
• Accountability
– Acceptance of success or failure.

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Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk
• Knowing and using industry specific LINGO –
Terms and terminology.
• Award and Reward - Ensure every one
understands the benefit of project completion
on schedule and budget.
• Use cultural influences to your advantage.

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What kind of Project Manager are you?
• Accidental Project Manager
– Usually, this project manager comes up through the ranks. For instance, a
strong programmer becomes the project manager on a development
project. Or a strong network technician becomes the project manager on
a large network upgrade. These people understand the types of projects
that they are managing, they can build a work plan, and they can assign
work to other team members. However, they don't have a lot of project
management discipline.
• Good Project Manager
– The second type of project manager understands that successful
project management requires you to manage issues, scope,
communication, risk, etc.
• Proactive Project Manager
– the third type, is someone who has made the mental transition to
apply his or her discipline on a proactive and ongoing basis.