Q List 5 roles associated with a project environment. Include in your answer the responsibilities of each role (50 marks) A The 5 roles associated with a project environment are: 1. Sponsor 2. Project Manager (PM) 3. Project Team 4. Suppliers 5. Users 1. The sponsor has involvement throughout the project from business need to […]
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Feedback Please – Organisational Structure
A weak area of mine and struggle to think of examples. Q Explain these types of organisational structures when used in a project context: Functional, Project and Matrix (30 marks) A Functional – This type of structure is organised around functional groups and is very structured and process heavy. It has clear reporting lines and […]
Feedback Please – Health & Safety Plan
Q Explain the purpose of the health and safety plan (10 marks) A The purpose of the health and safety plan is to secure the health and safety and welfare of people at work and to protect them from risks to health and safety. The health and safety act of 1974 specifies this to protect […]
Chartered Project Professional – Competence 8: Knowledge; Risk…
In this competence for Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) you need you need to show that you have the theoretical knowledge to be able to : Evaluate the function of risk and issue management plans and registers in the context of a project; Analyse approaches to risk identification; Analyse qualitative and quantitative methods to assess risk […]
Feedback Please – Attributes Of A Project
TQ: List 5 key attributes of a project and describe how each differs from Business As Usual. A: The 5 key attributes of a project are: 1. They are unique 2. They have a finite lifespan i.e. a clear start and end date 3. They operate under a set budget e.g. CAPEX 4. They seek […]
Chartered Project Professional – Competence 3: Conflict Management
If you are already a project professional with a track record of managing complex projects, programmes or portfolios and can demonstrate experience in 10 mandatory and two elective competencies, then you could be ready to become a Chartered Project Professional. You will also require advanced technical knowledge and understanding of the theory of current practices […]
Dealing with Time Management Issues Within Your Project Team
Some people say that you can’t really manage time, that whether you want it to or not, it passes all too quickly. There are times when there never really seem to be enough hours in the day to do everything that you need to do and that is why time management is so important […]
Getting A Project Management Job – Apprentice To Senior PM
Roles as project managers are required in such a wide variety of industries that you could find yourself working within an industry that you hadn’t previously considered once you have the relevant qualifications. Because project managers can work in any field, there is always a need for new project managers for new projects. So if […]
15 Strategies To Improve Your Career As A Project Manager
Project management is an increasingly popular career choice. However, it can also be very competitive, therefore having a strategy to make your project manager career the best it can be is a wise move. It is a profession which requires a whole host of skills to be honed and continually developed if it is to […]
How To Become A Better Project Manager
Project management is an increasingly competitive field as more and more businesses are looking for qualified PMs to help them reliably deliver their most important projects. As demand is high, interest starts to grow as people realise that this is a challenging, interesting and lucrative career option. So it is important to make sure that […]
Chartered Project Professional Competence 2: Change Control
If you are already a project professional with a track record of managing complex projects, programmes or portfolios and can demonstrate experience in 10 mandatory and 2 elective competencies then you could be ready to become a Chartered Project Professional. You will also require advanced technical knowledge and understanding of the theory of current practices […]
A Guide To Agile Project Management
There are many project management training courses today, which teach an array of different project management techniques. One of the fastest growing techniques is agile project management. Despite the approach having been around for many years it is still considered a new approach to project management by many organisations. There is a manifesto to follow, […]
How To Prepare Your Team For A Project
Once you have put in the project groundwork, chosen your project team and chosen the most suitable methods and approaches, the next step is to make sure that your team is well-prepared to undertake the project. You need to do this by clarifying the values you want your project team to stand for and the […]
Signs That You Need To Improve Your Leadership Skills
A good leader is one that leads by example and always seeks to better him or herself. Discover some of the key signs that you need to improve your leadership skills. Many people believe that being a leader is something that comes naturally. While it is the case that some people have more innate leadership […]
Securing A Promotion As A Project Manager
Do you feel like your career has hit a roadblock? Many people experience that moment at some point in their career when they feel like they are not progressing and cannot understand why they are not being considered for a promotion. Does this sound familiar? As a project manager, there are always ways for you […]
Why Are Changes Required On Well-Planned Projects?
Projects by their nature are delivering something new – that could be a major product such as a building, road or bridge, or a small product such as an advanced technology gadget; it could also be a new business service or a new business process. The point is that projects are not business as usual […]
Feedback – Teamwork And Team Development Practice Exam Question
In a project context, explain what is meant by teamwork. List & describe 4 distinct stages through which a team might develop. Teamwork is where a group of individuals are working together collectively or in collaboration in order to achieve a common goal. Working as a team can lead to a better outcome where individuals […]
Feedback please – preparation for negotiation practice exam question
List & describe 5 things a PM might do to prepare for a negotiation 5 things that a project manager (PM ) might do to prepare ofr a negotiation are: 1) Thoroughly brief and prepare the team that will be involved in the negotiation 2) Research the situation and viewpoint of the other party 3) […]