Hi Paul Could you let me know what you think of my response to the excercise? Section 5.3 Estimating If you had to estimate how long the road testing might take, how might you do it? There are a specific number of miles to be covered and a period of time. What do you need […]
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Study Guide Section 3 Whirlwind Bike Excercise
Hi Paul, Could you have a look at my responses to the whirlwind bike excercises for section 3 and let me know what you think? Section 3.4 Political Context – The project is funded by the European Union and therefore there shall be a large number of politically motivated stakeholders from different countries within […]
Updated PMP Certification launched by Parallel Project Training
A truly international group of delegates recently attended the updated PMP certification course in London. Based on the 5th edition of the PMI Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) this course in London was attended by project management professionals from UK, Germany, Saudi Arabia and UAE. London provides a fantastic venue to […]
Procurement exercise
Hi PPT, Can you please provide feedback on the below? Thanks. Describe 5 main components of a procurement strategy? Make or buy decision – The organisation decides if the products can be sourced (made) internally or need to be purchased externally. This decision is based on quality and cost effectiveness. Example of a […]
Requirements exercise
Hi PPT (or anyone else is welcome to comment too), Do you mind providing feedback on the below questions? Thanks. Describe the main steps in the requirements management process? Make four points in your answer. 1. Capture – liaise with the diverse stakeholder group to ensure that all their requirements have been communicated and […]
Why Is A Project Management Framework Necessary?
A project management framework defines how projects of various sizes and complexity should be managed within an organisation so that all projects are managed in a consistent way. Not all projects will require every part of the framework to the same degree, for instance small or non-complex projects may not require such detailed processes but […]
Whirlwind Bike Earned Value Question
Whirlwind Bike Earned Value Question Planned cost (BCWS) week 6 194,000 Planned Duration 12 periods Work Package Dur BAC %complete EV Actual Cost Start-up and mobilisation 1 5,000 100% 5,000 5,000 Design frame 2 60,000 95% 57,000 57,000 Design wheels 1 10,000 100% […]
APMP Sample Exam Questions From Planning The Strategy
Below are some typical exam questions form the planning the strategy section of the APMP syllabus. 1) List and Describe five project success criteria that occur across many projects? 2) Explain five reasons for undertaking stakeholder management? 3)Explain five typical plans and policies within the Project Management Plan? 4) Describe five risk identification techniques? 5) […]
Professional Project Managers: Do You Need Them?
Both private business firms and large organizations that are involved in completing large projects recognize the true importance of project managers. With the amount of knowledge and experience needed on the job becoming more complex, businesses are realising the true benefits of hiring a professional project manager (PPM) to control the project teams. Importance of […]
Do Project Managers Need Training Or Can They Make It Up?
Whether the business is small or large, project managers play a vital role in successful corporations. Effective project management ensures the workers can juggle multiple tasks at once, recognize hidden dangers, and make sure the team is on the same page throughout the entire process. Importance of Training Thriving in every role they undertake, project […]
7 Frustrations of Project Management
Being a PM can be incredibly rewarding, highly varied and endlessly interesting, but can also cause a few headaches too. Here are some of the most frequently cited frustrations of experienced project managers that you should be prepared for If you have just started out in a career in project management and are still wearing […]
Project Management Across The Web
Are organisations making the most of project management? Both public and private sector organisations which successfully manage change – whether this is when trying to grow, managing costs better, meeting new customer or citizen needs, or responding to external events – have long since recognised project management (and, more recently, programme management) as a core […]
A Poetic Description of a Successful Project Manager
With my sincere apologies to Rudyard Kipling, I have paraphrased his famous poem “If” to remind all project managers aspiring to great success that the human aspects of project management should never be under-estimated. If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you […]
Project Management In Context And Organisation And Governance
Try the following questions and I will give you feedback on how you are progressing1) List and describe five duties of a project management office (PMO)?2) Explain five items you would consider as part of an end of project review?3) List and describe five benefits of project governance?4) Explain five advantage of a project (task […]
APM PMQ Exam Questions Starter For Ten
For those who have just started an APM PMQ course here are a couple of exam questions for you to try. 1) Describe five responsibilities of the project users during the project lifecycle? 2) List and describe the differences between projects and operations? 3) Describe the five benefits of a project lifecycle? 4) List and […]
The Corporate Benefits Of Project Management Training
From the overseeing manager and production team to the paying client, project management plays a vital role in serving everyone in the project process. Project management training shows how committed a company is to new projects and the industry’s code of ethics, allowing the team to get the working model completed in the designated timeframe […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Project Management
Here are answers to some basic questions for those new to project management or considering it as a career choice. Feel free to comment on these answers or ask your own question. What is Project Management? Project Management is the use of skills, knowledge, processes, and activities to reach a defined end-result that could […]
What makes for a great project management training course?
As all business owners and managers know, the core of business is setting and meeting goals. Some of these goals are short term, while others take considerably longer to achieve. When a particular goal can be broken down into discrete steps, it is often viewed as a project. Managing projects, however, is not as intuitive […]