...PRACTICING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AT SOUTHERN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (SMC) Management of Information Programs and Services Project Report To study and identify key areas of focus in the business management model currently used at the Southern Management Corporation Hitesh Gupta | Lester Pereira | Prannoy Banerjee Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 2. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 3. Problem Statement………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 4. Objective………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 5. Scope………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 6. Methodology……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 7. Data Analysis and Summary of Key Findings…………………………………………………………………………….8 7.1 Interviews………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....8 7.2 Information of the Organization………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 7.3 Organizational Structure of the Corporation……………………………………………………………………………11 8. Major Issues………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 9. Recommendations………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12 10. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17 References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18 Attachments……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 Executive Summary: Management practice relies upon case studies and the individual experiences...
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...current IT world Project management is about being controlled from the start of the job to the end. Efficient and effective teams with a leader that can encourage cooperation and motivate to get outcome as all are working toward the same goal. It is in everyone’s best attention to work together to the works success. Project management is appropriate to many businesses and organizations. Some basic industries that use project management include Information technology, telecommunication, construction, software development, banking, manufacturing, professional engineering and architecture, computers. Project management is important because tough budgets, reducing resources, limited time constraints, and competition to improve the methods we do business in the competitive environment. The great ability of project management makes it possible to focus on priorities, track and measure performance, overcome challenges and issues, become flexible enough to adjust to change and reach higher performance and a higher probability of success in each and every project. The challenges of project management most especially the high hopes from senior management combined with little or no hierarchical permission are powerful, but project managers can influence the entire path of an organization. Project management is very important in today's business environment when one considers the repercussions of the lack of good project management or when project management is not successful applied...
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...THE Project Management Office (PMO) Prepared by: Dzingwa Madzima June 2010 1 Overview • • • • • • • The What and Why of PMO’s Starting a PMO Types of PMO’s PMO Roles and Responsibilities Executive Buy-In PMO Best Practices Telecel Zimbabwe PMO 2 The What and Why of PMO’s 3 Enhancing Your Bottom Line By Investing In Better Project Management Increasing Throughput Rate Strengthening the weakest link Achieving higher customer satisfaction Identifying the bottlenecks Reducing the program delivery interval Becoming the service provider of choice 4 What Is a PMO Exactly? 59% of respondents said PMO means project management office; 12% said it means program management office. Study by Brian Hobbs PMP and Monique Aubry “An organizational unit to centralize and coordinate the management of projects under its domain. A PMO oversees the management of projects, programs or a combination of both.” A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® guide), Third Edition © 2004, p. 17 In each organization, the definition of a PMO may vary in name and by function, but it essentially centralizes, coordinates and oversees the management of projects and programs. Article by Bud Baker, Ph.D. PMI Network, June 2007 5 The Project Management Office (PMO) A PMO is a centralized organization dedicated to improving the practice and results of project management. • • Some PMO initiatives are minimal, involving part-time staff. • Other initiatives involve huge infrastructure...
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...UNSW@CANBERRA ZBUS8147 (Business of Managing Projects), Session 1, 2015 Assessment Item 3 – Business Case A Project to Review Curriculum Management Process to Expedite Updating Aegis Training Courses and Improve Aegis Training Outcomes: Business Case. 1. Introduction 2.1. Purpose of the document: This document seeks funding from Director of ATRC Training to undertake Project Curriculum Management (CM) Change, an initiative to expedite changes to the curriculum for ATRC Officer Courses. The business case also confirms the project key parameters and serves as a brief for stakeholders. 2.2. Overview of the Project: Currently there is a three month delay in making simple amendments to any courses, including Power Point updates and reference changes. This project aims to reduce the time to less than 4 weeks and ensure all appropriate milestones are still met. The analysis will take 8 weeks to complete. 2.3. Project appraisal: This project is assessed as high yield, low cost and a low risk initiative. 2. Business context 3.4. The current process to make changes to the curriculum is taking on average 3 months. This is not in line with the current ATRC Strategic Objectives, ‘Increase Training Effectiveness’, and ‘Improve Execution in Production and Efficiency’. This is directly impacting on ATRCs Targeted Outputs which are to provide ‘Total Mission Accomplishment’ to the Fleet, which involves producing Naval Officers that are ‘Trained and...
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... REI Improves Its Product Development Processes by Integrating Process and Project Management Tasks “REI is combining the best of what Visio and Apprentice Process Modeler do for process modeling; what Project and PM Solutions do for project management; what SharePoint does for collaboration and document management; and what Outlook does for communication and collaboration. It’s all tied together with the Microsoft .NET Framework.” Kevin Myette Director of Business Operations REI (Gear and Apparel) Successful manufacturers of retail products, like Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), need to consistently develop high-quality products and decrease the time it takes to deliver them to market. To do that, they must efficiently manage product development processes, projects, and information. The REI Gear and Apparel division is taking an integrated process and project management approach to designing, managing, and tracking its product development processes and projects while collaborating and managing the workflow online. REI is combining Microsoft .NET technology, the Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution, and software based on Microsoft Office Visio 2003 to create an integrated business solution it can use to model as-is business processes, experiment with what-if scenarios, and then convert the optimized processes into detailed project plans. Project managers can further develop these plans, assign resources division-wide, manage projects online...
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...Cisco: Supply chain RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN VERSION 5 01/13/2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1. Executive Summary 2. Purpose of the Risk Management Plan 2. Risk Management Procedure 1. What is a Risk? 1. Risk Identification 2. Risk Assessment 3. Risk Mitigation 4. Risk Monitoring 5. Risk Planning 2. Qualitative Risk Analysis 3. Quantitative Risk Analysis 4. Risk Reporting 3. Tools and Practices 4. Conclusion 1. Risk Contingency Planning 2. Processes to Address Immediate Unforeseen Risks 5. Risk Management Plan Approval 6. Appendix A: References 7. Appendix B: Key Terms INTRODUCTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THIS RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS A PRESENTATION MADE AT YEILDMORE ON HOW CISCO MANAGES THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS. YEILDMORE ASSESSES CISCO'S SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY PROGRAM AS ONE OF THE BETTER-EXECUTED PROGRAMS WE HAVE SEEN, AND RECOMMENDS OTHER CLIENTS STUDY IT TO UNDERSTAND HOW THEY MIGHT "DERISK" THEIR OWN SUPPLY CHAINS. THEY OFFER A PRODUCT-CENTRIC APPROACH WHICH PROVIDES MORE BUSINESS VALUE THAN AN INCIDENT-CENTRIC APPROACH TO RISK ASSESSMENT FOR MOST BUSINESSES. Cisco’s transparency is critical to both internal and external support for supply chain resiliency. Objective metrics contribute...
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...risks and issues of Synamex Effects Limited As per your request, I have presented my thoughts and suggestions on the current risks and issues of SEL, the three accounting packages, and the key steps required for initial public offering (IPO). Current risks and issues of SEL Foreign exchange risk The sales in the U.S. market segment have been growing and accounted for 25% of total revenue. In addition, the recent contract with the Los Angeles studio is chosen to purchase some of the materials in California, which has exposed SEL to foreign exchange risk. This risk could be eliminated by using natural hedging with purchases from U.S. suppliers. It could be mitigated by using hedging strategies, such as swaps, forwards and options. Financial management issue As owners, I understand the importancy of developing new ideas and testing prototypes, which are considered to be part of SEL’s competitive advange. However, it is also crucial to focus on financial management and to engage on long-term strategies to emphasize on the going-concern. Contract pricing issue The three contracts accepted earlier this year suggest the current pricing scheme does not provide sufficient revenue to cover the relevent expenses. Project cost management is critical to serve as a basis to measure cost and productivity of each project. Therefore, the IT systems should implement a project costing function to support more appreciate pricing decisions. Cash-flow management issue Recent...
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...of any companies. Ensuring that their network infrastructure is being optimized at all times, so that personnel would be able to be productive, as well as perform their duty in a timely manor without any delays. There are various tiers of IT specialist. You have the entry level help desk personnel. Then you have the network administrators. Both are key components when running a business. It’s almost impossible to operate without them. Job Descriptions * Talent acquisition analyst Interact with key stakeholders in identifying business needs, building relationships and selling the features and benefits of early procurement involvement. Develop detailed sourcing and category plans to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes. Implement procurement processes to ensure efficiency, cost savings and best practices. Work with finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting. Assist Vendor Manager in vendor selection, management and performance. Perform sourcing, liaising and negotiating with new and existing suppliers to improve business. Re-negotiate contracts with suppliers to produce better savings and further value for spend. Create...
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...| ECI PROJECT PLAN2014-15 | bcorp | [Date] | [Course title] | | | ECI PROJECT PLAN2014-15 | bcorp | [Date] | [Course title] | | PROJECT REPORT ON: STRATEGIC PLANNING, FINANCING AND IMPLEMENTING A PRELIMINARY IMPLEMANTATION IN “EXOTIC CAR INC (ECI) FOR 03 YEARS”. With this project report we are explaining about the project strategic plan, analysis, appraisal, finance and preliminary implementation for initial 03 years. Also, we will study all phases of project like - project planning, project analysis, project initiation, project implementation, and project result. Every stage is vital to make a project success. The major areas of the project reports are defined below: Project planning and analysis: 1. ANALYSIS We are about to create a new Project activity plan for ECI. We are about make a plan which will be feasible to implement for attaining more customer and for attaining quality of service 24/7. In this Analysis we will do in-depth study of all the departments of ECI from production to marketing to make a solid analysis of ECI business ways. 2. Detailed planning I. Technical feasibility The Technical Feasibility Study reports shows the details of how ECI will deliver a product or service i.e., materials, labor, transportation, technology needed, etc. A increase in business productivity in ECI would reach through its Technical belongings and thus the Technical products like Materials for car services, Car washer machines...
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...WOBBLY WHEELS | November 29 2014 | | Memo | Contents Introduction and Purpose: 2 Leadership Philosophy: 2 Current IT department Structure: 4 New CIO organization: 5 Key Services: 6 New CIO Organization Structure: 6 Key Milestones: 8 Conclusion: 9 References 10 To: Chief Financial Officer From: Chief Information Officer Date: November 29, 2014 RE: Wobbly Wheels IT Organizational Changes Introduction and Purpose: Over the past few years growth, of WW has not increased and it has remained stagnant due to the slow growth of the economy. In order to improve the growth of the organization, a few IT organizational changes are required that will help streamline the internal processes for WW to improve the overall business production and increase profit margin. Overall business can be improved by improving the current business operations, changing the roles and responsibilities of the staff members, upgrading to the new technology systems and the implementation of an IT portfolio management system. Leadership Philosophy: The leadership philosophy of the organization is to grow our business by meticulously serving the logistics needs of our customers offering excellence and value in everything that we do. Inspire our people and business partners to do their best, offering opportunities for personal development and success. Maintain a financially strong company that strives to give a competitive return to our shareholders. Our mission is to lead by...
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...Key Sustainability Issues The keys sustainability issue of delivering a Green research laboratory are: 1. Water consumption 2. Carbon Management 3. Purchase sustainable goods and services 4. Indoor environmental quality 5. Waste management The sustainability issues shall be identified with clear project objectives and execution plan at the design stage. In addition, it is vital to monitor the construction process against indicators for the delivery of a Green laboratory. Finally, the staff of the laboratory as well as the Loughborough University shall pay continuous effort to maintain a resource-efficient operation during the lifecycle of the new lab. Design stage The design of the new laboratory shall take significant environmental aspects into account throughout the feasibility report, project definition and drawing development stages. First of all, the Environmental Management System of Loughborough University shall act as the main guideline of the client need. On the other hand, the design work shall satisfy specific sustainability specification such as BREEAM New Construction Technical Manual SD5073-2.0:2011. Goal #1 Water consumption The water strategy is designed to increase efficiency of water use, with consideration to the huge water consumption of the new laboratory. Key objectives: 1. Reduce the consumption of portable water for sanitary use from all sources. 2. Reduce unregulated water consumption by introducing water efficient...
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...products and services to help heal the sick, cure disease, and improve the quality of life. In mid-2000, J&J made a strategic decision to merge two research and development organizations in the Pharmaceuticals Group. Departments in the Robert Wood Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, headquartered in New Jersey, and the Janssen Research Foundation, headquartered in Belgium, were integrated to create a leading-edge global function called the Drug Evaluation (DE) organization. DE’s purpose is to rapidly generate data that allows J&J to make the best investment decisions about the drug portfolio. In the overall R&D process, the group is the bridge between discovery of new compounds and full development of a new drug. As a group, they are responsible for investigating all compounds that may be potential new products and making data-driven decisions in collaboration with the discovery and full-development groups. The highest-quality and highest-potential discovery compounds are quickly and efficiently moved through preclinical development and into initial human trials. DE employees experience a genuine and unique opportunity to shape the R&D pipeline in J&J and ultimately influence patient well-being. It is an exciting and challenging place to be in. Most of the first half of 2001 was spent in merger and integration activity with the groups, while moving compounds through the pipeline. The DE management team has overall responsibility for the organization and...
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...What is Balanced Scorecard? In the early 1990s, Balanced Scorecard was developed as a new approach to performance measurement due to troubles of short-termism and past orientation in management accounting (Kaplan and Norton 1992). Balanced scorecard is a strategic planning and management system that is widely used in business and industry, government, and nonprofit organizations to side with business activities to improve internal and external communications and monitor organization performance against strategic goals (Balanced Scorecard Basics n.d) The balanced scorecard has changed from its simple performance measurement structure to a full strategic planning and management system. The balanced scorecard has evolved from its early application as a simple performance measure framework to a full strategic planning, a simple public presentation-measuring framework to a full strategic planning (Balanced Scorecard Basics n.d).The new balanced scorecard transforms an eye-catching but unreceptive document into the "marching orders" for the organization on a daily basis. It offers a framework that provides performance measurements as well as helping planners identify what should be through and considered. It also enables executives to truly implement their policies (Balanced Scorecard Basics n.d) The balanced scorecard does not only focus on attaining financial objectives, furthermore, it emphasizes the nonfinancial objectives that an organization must accomplish to convene and...
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...Reinventing Organizational Behavior: Recommendations to Improve Communication at DSW Jessica Detwiler Keller Graduate School of Management Jessica.m.detwiler@gmail.com GM591 – Leadership and Organizational Behavior Dr. Arnold Witchel 14 April 2012 Author Note Thank you to my colleagues whom allow me to pick their brains regarding our organization. I appreciate your honest feedback and candid conversation, which has allowed me to remain objective. I hope to have put our organization in the best possible light, while still being able to make valid recommendations to improve our organizational culture. Abstract This manuscript details research performed on identifying organizational behavior problems at a specific federal facility. Topics discussed include identifying key issues and providing potential solutions to improve the effectiveness of the company. There is also a section that analyzes the root cause of the identified problem areas. Finally, there is a reflection section that details lessons learned throughout the course. Reinventing Organizational Behavior: Recommendations to Improve Communication at DSW The Desert Southwest Region (DSW) of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is a federal service region that “markets hydroelectricity power to nearly 70 municipalities, cooperatives, federal and state agencies, and irrigation districts.” (About, 2012) The DSW regional office “maintains and operates more than 40 substations and 3,100 miles...
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