01 Jan Project Management

Embry PMGT502 Module 1.4 Discussion

1.4 – Deliverable: PM Crosstalk – Project Management Communication Tools

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For this PM Crosstalk, respond to the following:

Describe three ways Chapter 1 of the Project Management Communication Tools reflects the concepts presented in the PMBOK® Guide.
What are two aspects that differentiate the Project Management Communication Tools from the PMBOK® Guide?
Respond to at least two of your peers.

Embry PMGT502 Module 2.2 Discussion

2.2 – Deliverable: Blog

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Think about what you read in Chapter 2 from this week’s readings and answer one of the following three questions:

What communication techniques have you used with success?
What new communication tools might you consider using and how would you use these?
In preparing for a presentation, what tips and techniques do you find to be most helpful?
Additionally, think about what you read in Chapter 3 and answer one of the following two questions:

In looking at the problem of communication overload, what activities are the two biggest problem areas in your work environment? What could you do to mitigate these problems?
In this course (as in many of the other courses you will be taking for your degree), you will be working in a virtual team environment. What are some activities, tools, and techniques that you can use to your benefit? How could you best utilize these tools?
Blog activities utilize the discussion tool, make your blog entry the same as posting to a discussion forum. Begin your blog entry by identifying the topic/question you are addressing and post a minimum of 250 words in your entry.ons for this assignment.

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Embry PMGT502 Module 3.2 Discussion

3.2 – Deliverable: Blog

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Think about what you read in Chapter 6 from this week’s readings and answer two of the following four questions:

Think of a time when you were on a project team where there was a kick-off meeting. What were the benefits and challenges of this meeting?
Think of a time when you were on a project team where there was not a kick-off meeting. What problems were encountered that may have been prevented or mitigated by having this meeting?
When you look at the outline of the project management plan, you’ll see that communications is only one area in that plan. However, communications are also involved with the other areas. Think of at least three ways that communication skills are necessary for other project management areas.
There are several benefits to using meeting minutes, yet many organizations or teams do not use them. What are some reasons why organizations or teams do not use them? What are at least three benefits to using meeting minutes?
Blog activities utilize the discussion tool, make your blog entry the same as posting to a discussion forum. Begin your blog entry by identifying the topic/question you are addressing and post a minimum of 250 words in your entry.

Embry PMGT502 Module 4.2 Discussion

4.2 – Deliverable: Blog

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Thinking about Chapter 10 of Project Management: The Managerial Process, select one of the following two questions to answer:

Access the Project Management Institute website and review the standards contained in the PMI MembershipCode of Ethics/ Ethics in Project Management (Links to an external site.)section. How useful is the information for helping someone decide what behavior is appropriate and inappropriate? Provide examples.

Identify an important relationship at work in which you are having trouble gaining cooperation. Assess this relationship in terms of the influence currency model. What kinds of influence currency have you been exchanging in this relationship? Is the ‘bank account’ for this relationship in the red or the black? What kinds of influence would be appropriate for building a stronger relationship with that person?
Blog activities utilize the discussion tool, make your blog entry the same as posting to a discussion forum. Begin your blog entry by identifying the topic/question you are addressing and post a minimum of 250 words in your entry.

Embry PMGT502 Module 5.5 Discussion

5.5 – Team Deliverable: Team Project – Team Mechanics and Best Practices

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Project Management: The Managerial Process

Review Chapter 11 in your textbook before working with your team to address the following:

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Team Mechanics – Pay particular attention to the section in Chapter 11 entitled Conducting Project Meetings. There are a number of questions that should be answered within your team, including the following:

Now that your team is fully functioning, how is team leadership being handled?

What are the ground rules for your team?

How do you plan decisions, track decisions, and manage change relating to scope, time and cost?

How often do you meet and under what conditions?

How have you established and cultivated a shared vision?

Best Practices – Discuss with your teammates what is necessary for the team to function efficiently and effectively. Assemble a summary of best practices.

Once your team has compiled responses to the above elements, save them in the form of an APA formatted paper. Name your Microsoft Word document Group#_Mechanics_Practices and be sure to list all group members on your document before your project manager posts your team paper in this discussion forum.

Additionally, review the team mechanics and best practices that other teams have posted. Reply to one group’s posting with the following information:

What is something this group did that your group could adopt?

What is something that your group has done that could help this group?

Review the Written Assignment Standards (PDF)Preview the documentView in a new window and the rubric for more information about expectations for this assignment.

Embry PMGT502 Module 6.3 Discussion

6.3 – Deliverable: PM Crosstalk – Personal Friendships

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For this PM Crosstalk, respond to the following:

Address the following questions related to Chapter 7 inLeadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development:

Can a leader maintain a personal friendship with some members of his or her work group or team without creating the perception of in-groups and out-groups?
Formulate a logical argument to explain your position.

Embry PMGT502 Module 7.3 Discussion

7.3 – Deliverable: PM Crosstalk – Communications Tools

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For this PM Crosstalk, respond to the following:

Address the following questions related to Chapter 11 in Project Management Communication Tools:

Describe one of the tools in this chapter that you have used. What were the benefits to using this tool?
Describe how you could use one of the tools in this chapter in your workplace? What would be the benefits of using this tool?
Respond to at least two of your peers. Review the rubric for more information about expectations for this assignment.

Embry PMGT502 Module 8.2 Discussion

8.2 – Deliverable: Blog

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Thinking about Chapter 16 of the Project Management Communication Tools, answer both of the following questions:

1. Consider the work that you do on a daily basis. What are a couple of tools and techniques you could implement to make your life easier? How could these tools help with communications?

2. Consider that you will be developing a professional portfolio as a final project before you complete this program. What tools might you use to show competency and proficiency within the PMBOK® Guide knowledge area/ process group matrix?

Blog activities utilize the discussion tool, make your blog entry the same as posting to a discussion forum. Begin your blog entry by identifying the topic/question you are addressing and post a minimum of 250 words in your entry.

Review the rubric for more information about expectations for this assignment.

Embry PMGT502 Module 9.4 Discussion

9.4 – Deliverable: PM Crosstalk – Lessons Learned

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Review the purpose for “lessons learned” as outlined in two of your textbooks:

Project Management: The Managerial Process: Chapter 14, Pages 517, 522, and 525.
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: Chapters 8.3.3.4 and 10.3.3.1.
In this PM Crosstalk forum, share with your peers two “lessons learned” that you will take away from this course.

Respond to at least two of your peers. Review the rubric for more information about expectations for this assignment.

Embry PMGT502 module 9 discussion

Review the purpose for “lessons learned” as outlined in two of your textbooks:

· Project Management: The Managerial Process: Chapter 14, Pages 517, 522, and 525.

· A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: Chapters 8.3.3.4 and 10.3.3.1.

After reading the lesson learned sections in the textbook, I understood the importance of documenting the lessons learned.