...Project Part 1 I am the project manager for Global Communications, a multinational company that installs communication systems using a wide variety of communication technologies, ranging from stringing wire to fiber optics. While the corporate offices of Global Communications are located in the U.S., there are other divisions operating in the UK, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, China, India, Japan, Egypt, Mexico, and Argentina. The composition of project teams in Global Communications varies depending upon the project. However, a typical project team comprises a hardware engineer, a software engineer, a testing engineer, a network administrator, human resources for training, administrative support personnel, and computer programmers. A typical project involves drafting and design, procurement, and transportation and logistics. Recently, the Ministry of Communication of a small country in the Caribbean has approached Global Communications. The country has had a communication hardware failure that caused a breakdown of its entire communication system. My task as a project manager is to put together a project team that will ascertain the extent of the damage and recommend a course of action for the country to follow. I will begin this project by identifying the critical success factors (CSFs) necessary for the success of the project. Virtual teams are more complex because they cross boundaries related to time, distance, and organization (Duarte & Snyder, p. 9)...
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...the only regional shelter in the Greater Cleveland area that provide resume writing, dress for success, interview techniques, computer classes, life skills training workshops, parenting classes, employment and educational resources, information and referrals to off-site services, job preparation, drug counseling, financial counseling, communication skills building, and personal and child welfare information. The overall cost for this project is $3.0 million. Most of our funding will come in the form of government grants. I have secure 2.6 million from the County, State, Federal and private fund. In order to get this project up and running and to expand our business we need to secure a building and have this project up and running in 48 weeks. CSTLO need to shift their operations to meet consumer’s demands. We will be doing the right thing by restructuring the way we do business and we will be taking actions and making decisions about the future that will put our organization on a path to long-term viability. Table of Contents Project Description 4 WBS 5 Cost Estimate 6 Advanced Cost Estimating Technique 6 Cost Assumptions 7 Financial Analysis 7 Schedule 9 Conclusion 10 References 11 Appendices 12 Appendix A – WBS 12 Appendix B – Cost Assumptions 13 Appendix C – Resource Sheet 14 Appendix D – Gantt chart 15...
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...Course project 1 contains my responses to the nine questions related to the Oresund Bridge project. I have answered them to the best of my ability. 1. What process would you use for identifying project risks for a second Oresund Bridge project? What risks would you raise for each alternative? For such an extremely large project like this to identify project risks, I would start with the basic premise of a conducting a SWOT analysis which allows for identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Once SWOT analysis is completed, I would move forward to defining control of the project to indicate the following variances such as cost, schedule, scope and quality. Furthermore, bring in Subject Matter Experts (SME) to provide their input for mitigation strategy. Lastly, other risks to be raised for each alternative is to develop a risk management plan, project planning outputs, risk categories, historical information. By using these deliverables under the PMBOK risk processes called Risk identification. 2. What process would you use for categorizing project risks for a second Oresund Bridge project? How would you actually categorize them? I would use the qualitative risk analysis process for categorizing project risks because from a high level standpoint it allows me to evaluate each risk and designate the severity of the impact of the project and estimate the probability of the risk occurring in terms of high, medium and low. For categorizing project risks,...
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...PROJECT MANAGEMENT: PERSPECTIVE, PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION CASE STUDY REPORTS: 1. Team Problems 2. An Electronics Company CONTENTS Section Description Page 1 team problems 1 1.1 executive summary 1 1.2 INTRODUCTION 1 1.3 PROBLEM ANALYSIS 2 1.4 HANDLING CONFLICT 3 1.4.1 Avoiding or Withdrawing 3 1.4.2 Competing or Forcing 3 1.4.3 Accommodating or Smoothing 4 1.4.4 Compromising 4 1.4.5 Collaborating, Confronting, or Problem Solving 4 1.5 PROBLEM SOLVING 4 1.6 PREVENTING CONFLICT 5 1.7 CONCLUSION 6 team problems \ 1 executive summary A case study was presented involving a problem within a project team responsible for designing hardware and software systems. Symptoms of the problem were marked by a delay in the project schedule causing the team to be set back by a month. The working environment had also been adversely affected by the conflict. The case study made mention of the fact that the Project Manager had an open-door policy and conducted weekly project team meetings. In spite of this fact, the Project Manager was unaware of the setback to the schedule although he was conscious of the fact that one of the Project Team Leaders was under a due amount of stress as a...
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...Assessment 1 – Presentation Instructions: You have been assigned to set update the website for Windsor Institute. It is not required to have skills of developing websites however it is required that you may do some research or discuss with your trainer to identify tasks involved in such projects or processes. You may also visit the current Windsor website (www.windsor-ic.com.au) to identify organisational vision/strategy and needs for the update. You need to demonstrate (present) your ability to identify the strategic and operational needs of the IT project and develop a project plan including scheduling and project control plans like quality and risk management plan. During this demonstration (presentation) you also need to determine project approach or project phases. Duration: Trainer will set the duration of the assessment. Evidence required: Tasks Evidence Submission Task At least 25- 30 presentation slides on the topics listed below. Use screen shots for the plans and the charts to fit them in one slide. Presentation in front of the class and the trainer. Also in printing Your tasks: Prepare some (20-22) presentation slides to present the following items to your trainer: Windsor’s strategic and operational needs for the project Project operational environment Laws/legislation might need to be considered for the project (e.g. Privacy law, Web content accessibility etc.) Project approach or...
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...Project Proposal: Local Grind To Investors Investing PM592 – Summer 2011 Executive Summary When you think of coffee in the Northwest, most people know there is Starbucks and small coffee shops. Coffee shops have become a familiar feature of American communities, not only for the purchase of a morning cup of coffee and snacks, but for mid-day and evening as well. With the introduction of fancy espresso-based coffee and drinks, people are spending between $3 and $6 for their cappuccino, mocha latte, vanilla ice blended drink, or other flavored drink that may be coffee based. Privately owned coffee houses have been on the increase for over 20 years because they are relatively recession proof. Leading companies, such as Starbucks and Peet’s, are located in almost every major city in the US. Small unique coffee shops like the Local Grind are able to compete with these larger chains; they are able to develop competitive advantages by catering to the specific demographics of their location and by personalizing their services to cater local needs. Our goal is to provide quality coffee related services and products by capitalizing on an untapped demographic that has many potential un-serviced customer. To accomplish our goals, we are requesting $100,000 from your company, as an initial investment to set up operations. We plan to invest an additional 20% from our own resources, up front, for the start up operational costs. Local Grind is scheduled to open for business...
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...TUGAS PERSONAL 1 (Minggu 1/ Sesi 1) IAN GUMILANG (1801491195) PART I 1. B. Time, cost, and quality and/or scope 2. 3. C. Meeting at least 75 percent of specification requirements 4. A. The project manager 5. A. Flexibility in the project’s end date PART II 1. Attributes that a project manager should have are : a. Show their worth b. Understand business strategy c. Overcome hurdles d. Improve team performance Yes an individual can be trained to become project manager, a. Make sure that they are suitably qualified and have the right character in the first place, if not get them trained up or get rid of them (It may sound harsh, but not everyone is capable or wants to be a PM, however some may just be attracted by the salary). If you don't get rid of the inappropriate people, they will soon drag your other PMs down - asking them questions, causing havoc that others need to clean up or loosing you business. b. On the job training is the best, but don't throw your best potential in the deep end, make sure you start them off with smaller projects with mentors and coaches. c. Make sure they have a personal development plan, you have some money to continually train them or provide them training opportunities - e.g a PM Library of good texts is a good and cheap starting point. d. Make sure that they share their good and bad experiences with each other - lunch and learns is another good example - you provide the free lunch, they learn...
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...Project: Information Security Project 1 Name: Ashiqul Abir Class: NT2580 Date: 02/28/2013 Information security best practice project: The information security best project was housed within the Oxford University computer emergency response team. The project sought build on the knowledge, commentary and information gathered during the 2009 self-assessment exercise. One of the main objectives of the project was to develop an information security toolkit, which includes the policies, guidelines, documentation and education and awareness programmers. Information security: In a devolved environment, such as a collegiate university, it is imperative that policy should not go into retail about how those objectives should be met. It also defines the scope of the policy and identifies roles and responsibilities for security. Information security toolkit: The example polies can be tailored to suit the individual needs of your department, college or hall. The toolkit focuses on some areas like, IT management Operations Network Management Physical Security Building on the 2009 self-Assessment: The 2009 Self-Assessment exercise asked unit within the collegiate university to assess their current approach to IT operations, management and security against recommended best practice guidelines. The information gathered helped the advisory group to understand where further attention, resource, and best practice...
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...Research and read an article on recent recipients of the project management institute’s project of the year award (2013 PMI winners – Adelaide Desalination Project). Summarize how the project manager or team exhibited exceptional and ethical project management practices. Discuss the role of the project manager or team, the organizational setting, the recipient’s approach to project integration management, and obstacles that had the potential of adversely impacting the triple constraints Ugbe Maurice Ugbe Stratford University (Falls Church, Virginia) Abstract The Adelaide Desalination Project involves the construction of a 100 GL per annum desalination plant, including the seawater intake and outfall tunnels and structures, and associated infrastructure including the transfer pipeline, power supply works and interconnection and upgrade works at Happy Valley Water Treatment Plant. Research and read an article on recent recipients of the project management institute’s project of the year award (2013 PMI winners – Adelaide Desalination Project). Summarize how the project manager or team exhibited exceptional and ethical project management practices. Discuss the role of the project manager or team, the organizational setting, the recipient’s approach to project integration management, and obstacles that had the potential of adversely impacting the triple constraints. Introduction Traditionally, South Australia has always relied on the River Murray...
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...PM 592 Project Cost and Schedule Control Executive Summary After reviewing the project costs, schedules, and earned values I have realized that there are some concerns with the schedule and costs. I have found that there are some tasks that have put the project behind schedule and over budget. After reviewing the project closely and making the adjustments by requesting and adding additional percentage for resources to the builder, plumber, electrician, hvac, and the ferris wheel supplier it will bring the project back on track and under budget. Which if you review the revised schedule you will find that the new schedule will still allow the theme park to open on time and within budget. Schedule 1 [pic] Performance Analysis Based on the Earned Value Management I have found that there are a couple stages behind schedule and once complete will end up over budget. Phase 1.5 Joists and Roof Deck is currently at 76% completion and is behind schedule, according to the charts once this is complete will end up finishing late and over budget. The responsibility of this task is on the Builder. Phase 1.7 Rough Carpentry is currently at 65% completion and also is behind schedule, this phase also will end up finishing late and over budget. Once again this task responsibility is on the Builder. Phase 1.11 Elevator is currently at 76% completion and also is behind schedule, this phase also will end up finishing late and over budget. Once again this task responsibility is on...
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...Project Proposal Fred Kelly Jr CMGT 410 March 2, 2015 Charles Selin University of Phoenix Turbo Tech, Inc. | To: | Management, all corporate team members and employees of all departments | From: | Fred Kelly Jr | CC: | Managers of each branch location | Date: | 3/2/2015 | Re: | New Companywide Compliance System and Policies | Comments: | Due to the nature of an expanding company, a new corporation-wide compliance system is needed for Turbo Tech, Inc. In an extension to the new conformity system, new compliance policies will be introduced. Every manager will be required to train properly to complete their jobs as well as ensure their underlings perform properly. This training will be coordinated and undertaken as part of the Turbo project. Project Stakeholders The Turbo project affects a multitude of individuals both directly and indirectly. The main participants of this program include all of the managers at each branch district across the country. The supervisors are affected precisely since they will be attending the training sessions. Each of the employees at the branch locations across the company will not be immediately affected by the Turbo project. The training the managers receive will be passed on to each of their respective employees. The CEO of Turbo Tech, Inc. will not be immediately affected by this project. The CEO requires feedback to evaluate training sessions and, therefore, is an important factor to...
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...Tony Stark Risk Management Project Part 1 Task 1 Introduction A risk management plan is important for any business or organization regardless of the business’s or organization’s size. In the case of the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS), a risk management plan is critical in making sure the data that DLIS handles is protected. Loss or stolen information from DLIS can affect military assets. A plan needs to be made to be able to follow procedures in the event of an incident and to help mitigate data loss. Risk Management Outline 1.0 Introduction 2.1 Purpose and Objectives 2.0 Identify Threats 3.2 Attacks from the Internet 3.3 Hardware or software failures 3.4 Loss of Internet connectivity 3.5 Nature 3.0 Identify Vulnerabilities 4.6 Lack of firewall 4.7 Lack of intrusion detection 4.8 Lack of antivirus software 4.9 Lack of server updates 4.10 Lack of antivirus updates 4.0 Assign Responsibilities 5.0 Identify the cost of an outage 6.0 Provide recommendations 7.0 Identify the cost of recommendations 8.0 Provide a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) 9.0 Document accepted recommendations 10.0 Track implementation 11.0 Create POAM Scope The Scope of this risk management plan is the existing hardware and software currently in place. This is to include the current personnel, contractors, and vendors. The scope will have to be redefined if...
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...Chapter 1: Modern Project Management 1. Define a project. What are five characteristics that help differentiate projects from other functions carried out in the daily operations of the organization? A project is a complex, no routine, off-time effort limited by time, budget, resources, and performance specifications designed to meet customer needs • An established objective • A defined life span with a beginning and an end • Involvement of several departments • Doing something unique • Time, cost , and performance requirements • To serve customers’ needs 2. Compression of the product life cycle, Global competition, Knowledge explosion, corporate downsizing, increased customer focus, and small projects represent big problems are all environmental factors. 3. It is important to strategic planning and the project manager because with a project there is so much going on between so many different people so the manager has to be able to implement a plan and have people follow it. This is the only way a project can run smoothly and with the least amount of problems. If the manager is able to get the best success with good project implementation. 4. The technical side of the coin represents the science side of project management while the sociocultural side of the coin represents the art of managing a project. In order for a manger to be successful they must be a master of both sides of the coin. While some managers tend to focus on the technical side rather than the...
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...Task 1 – Part A GenRays Matrix Template Project Management Knowledge Areas Recommended Tool(s) Project Charter, Facilitation Technique Project Integration Management Interviews, Product Analysis Project Scope Management Justification for Tool The project charter will be used for this knowledge management area because it defines the HRIS projects purpose, objectives, requirements, risks, and budget, which is important for this top-down, overall view of the project. The Facilitation Technique will also be used because it not only facilitates the development of the project charter, but will help the project team members accomplish their tasks through brainstorming, problem solving, meeting management, and conflict resolution. Interviews with GenRays senior leaders, department heads, and staff will be used for this knowledge management area to determine what the most beneficial aspects of an HRIS system are to the company. The results of the interviews will be used to help identify and define the features and functions of the project’s deliverables. Product Analysis will also be used to help determine which vendor’s pre-packaged HRIS system best meets the company’s needs, by analyzing the HRIS requirements, the product breakdown, the systems required, and the value of the product, and comparing to the offerings and information provided by the potential vendors that have already been identified. Decomposition, Expert Judgment, Gantt Chart Decomposition will be used for Project...
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...Project Planning 1 Seitz Corp Scott T. Walker Keller Graduate School PM586: Project Management Professor Gary Gross Introduction In January 2008 the board of directors of SEITZ Corporation authorized the expenditure of $2,750,000 to construct a new plant in Huntsville Alabama that was to be completed and delivering product by 2010. Janis Clark was selected to be the project manager. Janice was given access to several key resources within the company including functional elements of the corporations Midwest plant and headquarters. She was also assigned key individuals Steve Pokorski, the Vice President of Operations, and Joe Downs, the Director of Plant Engineering. It must also be noted the Steve and Joe had submitted alternate proposals that were rejected. Clark immediately called her team together and set forth with plans to kick off the project. They first started by establishing and organizations structure and placing internal and external requisitions for employees with technical skills. Based on the posturing of Clark and her team there appeared to be some arrogance in their attitude in regard to promotion and location of the project. A preliminary list of task was established; a preliminary product line was established. Also expectations for an early completion of the plant were set in place. And it appeared all activities were set in place or in motion. Janice and her team were just about to schedule their kick off meeting...
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