needs to cover the topic:Outputs vs.Outcomes.
Readings:
Mandatory Readings
Kerzner Chapter 11.9-11.14, 11.22-11.29;
PMI Implementing Organizational PM Chapter 5;
PMI Managing Change Chapter 5;
Additional readings may be made available after the course starts.
1. Readings:
Mandatory Readings
• Kerzner Chapter 11.9-11.14, 11.22-11.29;
• PMI Implementing Organizational PM Chapter 5; (http://marketplace.pmi.org/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?GMProduct=00101500501)
• PMI Managing Change Chapter 5; (http://marketplace.pmi.org/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?GMProduct=00101469401)
Make sure you have done the readings.
2. Answer following Questions to reflect and assist in your Portfolio
How do you develop specifications in a project?
Describe the steps in developing a Work Breakdown Structure
List some of the problems in decomposition of a WBS
Describe what is the role of a senior manager or top level manager or executive
Are senior management important for a project?
What is the role of the executive during planning?
In your personal experience describe a situation where someone else “owned” the event. Describe how you managed the owner who was paying for the event. Describe any politics or tensions. How did you manage the situation?
What should be in a Project Plan? Why?
Describe the different types of plans that a Project Manager needs to develop.
What is a Project Charter? And how do you develop one?
If you have a plan, how do you personally keep to it? How do you make sure the work assigned is being done?
What is a SOW?
What is Configuration Management?
How can a Project Management methodology enhance project planning?