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Project Follow-Up And Close: Ending Things The Right Way
Projects can seem to be so much about getting things done and achieving the project aims, that often coming to a satisfactory conclusion and properly closing a project can be overlooked. There is nothing worse than coming to the end of a project and feeling a bit deflated because there was no official hand over. […]
Selected Project Management News & Articles
Why Implementing Project Management Best Practices Means Something Different for Everyone While project management best practices vary between different project managers, projects and organisations they basically consist of 4 elements: Identifying those approaches, processes and tools that, when applied correctly, always lead to positive outcomes. Building a PM team that has the skills and ability […]
What Makes A Project Manager Great?
What Makes a Project Manager Great? Good project managers routinely deliver to agreed objectives in terms of cost, time and scope. But what makes someone a great project manager? What marks them out as different? They consistently deliver project benefits which enhance organisational success Great project managers enthuse those both within and beyond the project […]
Bank Holiday Questions
Hi all members of the APMP study group Sorry to disrupt your Bank Holiday weekend but it’s the perfrect time for those of you working towards the APMP exams in the next few weeks to practice a few questions (Mike that means you). Have a go at any of the following 1) Decribe five roles […]
Explain 5 Elements Of A Stakeholder Analysis Process.
Any feedback on this answer would be much appreciated; 1. Interest – The level of interest the stakeholder has in the project should be guaged, including what elements of the project they are interested in, and what effect those elements will have on them. This is important in judging the amount of communication that […]
Sample Paper Q7 – Earned Value – EAC Calculation; SPI Or Not
Hi, Sorry if this question has been discussed before. The main question i wanted to ask was around the Estimated Cost at Completion, and which formula to use (with SPI or without). The question gives a graph with planned costs around 30% higher than earned value. Part of the questions asks to calculate SV or […]
5 Advantages Or Disadvantages Of A Martix Organisation
This is a gift question, it askes for five advantages or disadvantages, most PM have no problem with htis question. Post your answers below and I will give you feedback.
Describe A Situational Leadership Model, 5 Points In Answer
Hi Paul, Please let me know if you think the answer below is ok. Thanks Anastasia The Hersey and Blanchard situational leadership model categorises leadership styles as S1 to S4 according to the level of direction and support provided by the leader: S1 – Telling: The leader gives specific directions to the followers on how to […]
Describe What Is Meant By Project Context.
Here is a sample answer for what is meant by project context. Project context is the environment in which a project operates. It covers both the internal and external environment. Different projects have different contextual issues to deal with therefore is important to understand a project’s context. The PESTLE technique can be used to analyse […]
Estimate Percentage Complete For Projects; Remaining Effort
I am writing a course on earned value management and have been searching everywhere for an article on measuring % complete. I couldn’t find one so I thought this would be a valuable contribution. The main objective of earned value management is to produce an objective assessment of progress to compare with the plan and […]
Describe The Role Of The Programme Manager, Make Five Points
The Programme Manager has to plan and schedule the projects to deliver the benefits as early as possible, for example if a the programme was to introduce a new production line, in a new building to include a new machine, and a new crane to handle the products for the machine. The programme manager […]
Questions 3.2
Hi Paul, Please see below the questions for 3.2 I believe I get the subject just worried that I haven’t wrote enough Differentiate between the terms project and programme; make five points in your answer Projects have a specification/objective which the project needs to achieve for example a crane needs installing […]
5 Ways In Which Programme Management Supports Strategic Change
Programme management has the ability to initiate slow down, speed up, and terminate projects within the programme, for example: If a project has had delays beyond its controls, it may be deemed that to continue with the project, it would have an adverse effect on business as usual, the programme manager may put this project […]
Differentiate Between Terms Project And Program; 5 Points
A project achieves specific objectives that are defined at the start of the project, for example the colour, size, shape and time scale, will all be defined at the start were as the objectives of a program may be modified or changed to a degree to deliver the overall business objective, for example as the […]
Why Use A Part Time Director?
The idea of using part time directors is not new one and many businesses have been using this method of working for many years. However, the demand for and move towards part-time directors across other functions is a more modern phenomenon which until recently has largely been met by experienced sole practitioners. Market research identified […]
Explain 5 Actions To Ensure Quality Is Maintained On A Project
The is quite a hard question, think about quality planning, control, assurance and continuous improvement.
Scheduling
Paul hi, When drawing out the normal path in a Gantt chart do i start task C straight after the task B duration (1week) or total float (4weeks) duration?
List Five Actions To Prepare For Negotiation With Supplier
Hi Paul, With regards to the question above, could i answer with the procurement strategy i.e. make/buy decision, choice of contractual r/ships, reimbursement menthods, supplier selection and contract admin?