...background, and technical experience. A project manager/leader has to consider all of these things when trying to form a team with positive synergy. There are a few recommended strategies to ensure success. First, start the opening of the project a “Kick Off” event. This will break the ice and give team members the opportunity to meet each other. Next, the project manager should communicate well; this will reduce confusion. Lastly, the project manager should be skilled at managing conflict so that it does not erode team cohesion and interfere with project completion. Kick Off The “Kick Off” is a very important element of starting a project. This is where team members will form their initial impression of the project manager as well as other team members. It is important that the project manager put as much effort into this event as possible because it could set the tone for the entire project. Having the meeting at an off -site location is optimal because it creates more of a relaxed atmosphere. Such a setting will reduce anxiety and make team members feel less apprehensive. The meeting must start on time. If the project manager starts the meeting late, it will communicate the appearance of disorganization and cause a lack of trust. Additionally, the project manager should have an established agenda and a clear plan of action. Communication & Rewards Communication is probably the best strategy that a project manager can implement to promote success and...
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... The Sunrise Software Corporation (SSC) operates in 12 countries worldwide with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) strategy that places a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) in central location in which all departments have access to manipulate. Although the existing design is working, evolving strategic demands forces the separation of domestic System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from the global SDLC efforts. Financial obligations of the ERP processes makes planning and project management efforts more exhausting with global and domestic ROI calculation using the same budget path. Breaking out domestic projects creates the need for a new hierarchical governance structure for domestic SDLC within the ERP framework, which includes an executive, program implementation, and ongoing operations level. The activities for each level will create roles and responsibilities that will enhance the decision-making process in determining the priorities of the domestic project portfolio. The new SSC process will engage the ERP to take a more critical role in meeting the needs of the organization by having the empowerment to modify the ERP system during workflow processes to bring about relevant change to extend the competitive advantage. It will also facilitate the decision to buy or build when applicable only upon its benefits when compared with domestic competitors based on need and available resources (Batada & Raliman, 2011). Furthermore, the development of...
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...HRIS Project Charter Template |[pic] | 5.13.12 Table of Contents Project Title ........................................................................................................................ 3 Purpose .......................................................................................................... 3 Description ..................................................................................................... 3 Objective ........................................................................................................ 3 Success Criteria or Expected Benefits .............................................................. 4 Funding ........................................................................................................... 4 Major Deliverables .......................................................................................... 5 Acceptance Criteria ......................................................................................... 6 Milestone Schedule ........................................................................................ 6 Approval Requirements ................................................................................. 6 Project Manager ............................................................................................ 6 Authorized by ................................................................................................ 6 ...
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...Purpose of Project Project Purpose The determination of this project was to analyse project in the light of our course requirement. Which is MS Project. Project Description Shadab & Company is a reliable company in construction industry. It active in building projects for the last couple of years. The main purpose of Shadab & Company is to fulfil the needs of customers and satisfy them by providing first class construction and satisfy them by providing best possible solutions regarding construction. We provide better life to our clients at reasonable cost. Our Company just contracted a contract of construction of house in Murree with Mr Talha. He floats a request along with their specification and necessities and choose our company for...
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...Running head: GENERIC BENCHMARKING WORKSHEET The Foundations Schools Generic Benchmarking Worksheet Deanna Fields, Kicia Gaines, Edward Thaxton University of Phoenix MMPBL/510 Implementing Organizational Initiatives Professor Joel Maier September 20, 2010 Task A: Problem/Opportunity Statement – Edward Thaxton The objective of our research study is to employ a team-based approach to identifying problem opportunity statements, effectively conduct generic benchmarking research, identify successful and unsuccessful generic benchmarking companies and recognize potential solutions to our problem opportunity statement and end-state goals. The design of the study includes peer-reviewed references, and utilization of a generic benchmarking worksheet. The team's approach to the research methods was to research the generic benchmarking information individually and incorporate our findings into one manuscript. Furthermore, the team-based research approach will provide enhanced solutions from three different perspectives and allow us to be more successful in our research, generic benchmarking methodologies and solution identification for California School Districts and Princeton Review. Task B1: Benchmarking - California School Districts – Kicia California’s 978 school districts receive the majority of their funding through a formula known as “revenue limits.” Revenue limit funds can be used by school districts for general purposes, unlike funds received through categorical...
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...1. What do you think the construction project manager should have done when the Director of Security stopped attending the project meetings? Tracked him down and explained that absence was not an option. Elevated it to Fred if it continued for another week. Frank has to figure out how to get coverage – that is why he is the director of security 2. Do you think it is an effective communications tool to send the construction project meeting minutes to the ALF steering team and the President? Support your answer. It is necessary, but only effective if people react to it – Kyle should have realized long ago, that that was not the case and followed up verbally. 3. How much time has to be made up for the original, baseline schedule to be met? 14 days 4. Develop an action plan and draw a Gantt chart for the Parking Lot phase of the project as originally planned by Kyle. Answer Fred's questions. The parking lot plans were not in the original plans because Kyle thought they would not impact the overall completion date If the approval does not come through until May 1, then the completion will be delayed to June 12. We can afford to wait until May 4. 5. What information does Fred need to make a decision about building a hair salon? The potential income, what it will cost to change the plans to accommodate it and how it will affect the schedule. Individual part 2. Do problems 25, 26, and 27 on pages 265-66. (2 point each) 25. A project in its 26th week has an actual cost of...
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...cause of the failure risk associated with the construction of the Empire State Building. Fault tree Analysis will be used to find the out the causes of the failures. The second risk is the possibility of water leakage in the building. Fault tree analysis is used to illustrate the likely problem and the root cause of the problem. Sources of construction project risk: The project manager will use the budget which was based on the historical data for similar project. Timeline of any project is very critical. Completing a project within the budget and schedule has always been the goal of a project manager, so for that reason the project manager will set the completion date with the callobration of the stakeholders of the project. The project manager will performing a realistic assessment of the project duration and sequence at the early stage or planning stage of the project. This schedule will be monitored throughout the design and construction. The project manager and the construction contractor will address any disruption that might popup during the design and construction of the project. • Timeline • Costs •...
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...Running head: APPLIED RESEARCH “Applied Research Technologies, Inc.” Phyllis A. Clayton Professor: Dr. Hakim B. Allah Project Management Leadership BUS 518 July 21, 2012 “Applied Research Technologies, Inc.” 1. Determine the leadership style that Peter Vyas exhibited as he considered the group’s proposal and provide examples of his behavior. Of the four leadership styles, participative, consultative, delegative, and directive, discussed in Lewis’ book Project Leadership, Peter Vyas exhibited a participative leadership style. The manner and approach Peter Vyas used when providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating his team exhibited traits of a participative leader. This particular style of leadership involves the inclusion of one or more employees in the decision making process when determining what to do and how to do it. One example of Vyas participative leadership style was him listening to his team and backing their recommendation to develop a “small-scale oxidation system that enabled waste-water disinfection in small batches” (Custom Book, 2011, p. 6). Once Vyas decided to go forth with the project, he convinced other business units to assist by allowing members of their departments to become team members. Throughout this case were examples of Vyas participative leadership as demonstrated in statements like “The team decided to refocus a second-generation product on specialized applications in Western countries where funding was...
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...Span to develop new banking software for C-S. The contract has a one year timeline, and for $6 million. Due to unseen challenges in the development of the software, Span has struggled to meet the milestones of the contract. C-S’s IT Outsourcing Director Leon Ther has been monitoring Span’s progress and quality of the deliverables. Requirements for the software on both the user and system sides have grown more complicated unexpectedly. These changes in requirements are a driving force behind the slip of schedule and escaping defects. C-S has changed their project management which has added to the sign off process on milestone achievements. C-S and Span has reached a point of conflict in their contract. C-S has demanded the code for the software, has claimed a low level in Span’s quality on deliverables. Span has reached the point where they feel requirements have grown and that C-S’s project management has slowed the project down. The three areas of the contract that I feel Span should use as negotiating points are; ‘Communications Reporting’, ‘Requirements Change’, and ‘Internal Escalation Procedure for Dispute’. Once the notice that C-S may have given some data to an Indian Company, I quickly selected ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ over Communication Reporting. The response from Ther was mixed, he denies any IPR violations, denies any change in requirements, but does agree that Internal Escalation Procedures could be better followed and applied. In order to try to save the...
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...Carly is the project manager for a very important project due the 1st of the year. The project manager for this project needs to demonstrate leadership skills, and the ability to take control of their team and get the job done by the deadline. The next few pages will give insight on Carly, her team and the events that may occur during the timeline of this project. A Bad Project Manager Carly lacks the skills of a Project Manager in the leadership ability area and developing communication skills with people. Her control factor as a responsible Project Manager seems to lack. The admitting of defeat is never an easy thing to do. If Carly were to come and admit that she was not able to carry out this project it would mean maybe in her mind that Morris is smarter than she is and a better candidate for her job. As with most people it is so much easier to place blame someplace other than on yourself. While using Morris as a distraction as to not getting her job done she has placed blame on Morris who is not the root cause of the delay of the project. The lack of attention to the project deadline and its delay gives proof of the lack of ability on the part of Carly. As Project Manager one of the main things you want to do is to stay within the allotted timeframe given by the customer to keep them happy. There is no demonstration of control showing the progress of the project to the planned or projected status at various times throughout the duration of the project (Gido, & Clements)...
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...Allen and 30 year old project manager. The writer will analyze the three core skills, Analyze the way in which Tim Aston, the young project manager, was exercising his skills, write about the support Time received from his company, and give feedback based on the information in the case study. The three core skills that played a major role in the reluctant workers case study are Leadership, Team building, and Organizational skills. Tim Alston a 30 year old new project manager to his company; his team was not willing to give him the proper respect he should have been given. The team had been with the company for 20 years or more and was reluctant to change. In order for a project to run efficiently, the project manager must have good leadership skills. As the leader Tim should have been able to negotiate and use influences along with discipline to get the job don effectively. Tim team did not show the same commitment to the project as Tim. They refused to set aside personal things when the team had to perform a major testing for the customer; however before scheduling a testing Tim should have verified the team availability. When Tim went to his manager to discuss how reluctant his team was to change, the manager suggested he do some reading on human behavior. “The program manager must be a social architect; that is, he must understand how the organization works and how to work with the organization. Organizational skills are particularly important during project formation and startup...
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...(IT) Project Manager According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics website (newsletter) they do not keep specific information on project manager’s earnings. However, what they do indicate is that project managers salaries are based on the level of education and experience and can differ based on their regional locations. (DeVincenzo, 2006) I would suspect that a survey conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 2006, would hold true for most jobs nationally. They found that experience is a determining factor regarding salaries and most entry level positions provided a lower earning scale for the full time project managers which gave a median annual salary of $96,000, including salary and bonuses. As a nationwide median and not specific to my location it still indicates that at least 50% make more than $96,000 and the other 50% make less. (DeVincenzo, 2006) Further research regarding IT Project Managers seems to reveal some question regarding earnings and certification, do IT Project Manager need additional education and certification in order to make more money and leapfrog to higher paying positions? According to a study done by CIO.com they believe certifications is the only way an IT PM will first, get hired and second, be considered for the higher salary ranges. The survey found that more and more CIO’s believe that certifications are important and valuable for a project manager to obtain. They also found companies seeking project managers, added...
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...Variation is a common circumstances in construction projects. Variation always occur in construction project and it is carry an important right from the inception until the completion of a project (Halwatura and Ranasinghe, 2013). According to Aftab, Ismail and Mohamad Faris (2014) variation as in the contract get involved with the modification of the original scope of works. The sources of variation can come from many factors. Variation can cause conflict and disapproval among the parties involved in construction projects (Aftab, Ismail and Mohamad Faris, 2014). In addition, it is very necessary to control variation in construction project. A clause is provided in the most standard forms of a contract which the client or his representative...
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...insufficient expertise can be a result of workplace failures and improper hiring process. Therefore, it is important to invest efforts into human resources planning. The present paper provides an example of the human resource plan for ABC Company, which specializes in providing management and subcontract workers on various projects globally. Specifically, the plan consists of organizational structure, description of competitors, work culture, factors needed for success, communication, compensation of employees, recruitment, performance management, and training. These areas should provide comprehensive information about the significance and purposes of the human resource plan in international organizations. Human Resource Management for ABC Company Human Resources (HR) plan is a strategic and systematic method of managing people in a way that maximizes their contribution to company’s goals. It involves all management decisions that impact the nature of the relationship between the company and its personnel, the human resources. These decisions are generally made by senior management that can delegate some of the responsibilities to HR managers in creating corresponding plans. The purpose of the present paper is to provide a comprehensive HR plan for ABC Company that provides subcontract workers on various...
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...Project management Approaches While estimating a project, the first step is to derive the size of the project so as to guide in estimation of other parameters, such as cost, schedule, and effort. With an accurate estimation of the size of your project done, you can carry out estimation of the required effort. This conversion from project size to total project effort is done after you have defined the project development lifecycle and development process that your team should follow to specify, design, develop and test the software. Estimation of the effort required in a project requires a project manager to identify and derive, and them put together all the activities that will build up the project as per the estimated size. There are various ways to derive effort from size: Use the organization’s historical data: An ideal path is to utilize your organization's documented information to decide the amount of exertion past projects of the same size has taken. This data obviously does not guarantee the performance of equal measure, but it sure provide a baseline of the possibilities. Review available records and determine the effort applied to achieve similar activities. You can interview the people who were there in case of lack of some records. This, of course, assumes a few things (a) your association has been archiving real records on recent activities and that you will follow a comparatively similar development lifecycle, utilize a comparable advancement strategy, utilize...
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