Integrity and the Project Manager |
Some think of Integrity in terms of operating with sound moral character. Describe how a project manager’s integrity or lack thereof can affect the triple constraints while managing a project.
Conflict Resolution Styles |
Of the five conflict resolution styles (compromising, smoothing, forcing, withdrawing, and problem solving), which do you use most in your work or personal life? Provide a specific example of how you’ve used this skill.
Problem and Opportunity |
Briefly describe the difference between a problem and an opportunity. Provide examples of each from your work or personal life around which you could potentially develop a project.
WBS Outlining |
Based upon this week’s reading, what are the advantages/disadvantages of the Bottom-Up Aggregation Approach to WBS outlining?
Strengths and Weaknesses as a Real-World Project Manager |
What are some of your strengths and weaknesses related to working as a real-world project manager at this point in your education and/or career?
Fast Tracking and Crashing a Project Schedule |
Explain the difference between fast tracking and crashing a project schedule. How might these techniques help to modify the schedule?
The Gantt Chart |
What are the advantages of using a Gantt chart to monitor an activity as opposed to a simple checklist? Explain your answer.
Project Management Trends |
After reading the PMI’s Pulse of the Profession, identify and describe in your own words, at least three major project management trends. How might such trends influence project management for US-based businesses?
