2017 Diploma LIS BSBPMG522

Project Closure Read the project closure section in the following articles http://www.projectengineer.net/the-pmboks-five-project-phases/ https://www.whizlabs.com/blog/10-steps-at-the-time-of-project-closure/ http://www.firebrandtraining.co.uk/learn/pmp/course-material/project-integration-management/close-project-or-phase   Here are some sample templates http://www.mymanagementguide.com/project-closure-template-key-steps-to-closing-a-project/ http://www.projectmanagementdocs.com/project-closing-templates.html#axzz4yJO9xY8f Class Activity  Discuss and Develop the Lessons Learned Report for your group project

See previous session for details. Weeks 9 and 10 combined. I know - corny photo of tracks, but I thought it would be a shame to leave the page blank.

Human Resource Management According to the PMBOK, the following processes come under the Human Resource Management knowledge area: Plan Human Resource Management Acquire Project Team Develop Project Team Manage Project Team Read the following article on Human Resource Management http://www.projectengineer.net/project-human-resource-management-according-to-the-pmbok/ Class Activity 1 Why is Human Resource Management important? Why do we need to Plan for it? Why might we need to "acquire" human resources? How do we know what Resources we need? What is involved in Developing the Project team? If we have acquired the human resources we need, why do we need to then develop them? Don't they already have the skills that we need? What is involved in Managing the project team? Project monitoring and Control Project monitoring and control allow the project manager to get an accurate status on how the project is progressing at any given point in time. Pr...

Week 10 - Risk Management What is Project Risk Management? Project risk management is the art and science of identifying, analyzing, and responding to risk throughout the life of a project and in the best interests of meeting project objectives. The goal of project risk management is to minimise potential risks while maximising potential opportunities or payoffs. The major processes involved in risk management include: Risk management planning – this involves deciding how to approach and plan the risk management activities for the project by reviewing the project charter, WBS, roles and responsibilities and the stakeholders risk tolerances. Risk identification – this involves determining which risks are likely to affect a project and documenting the characteristics of each. Qualitative risk analysis – this involves characterising and analysing risks and prioritising their effects on project objectives. Quantitative risk analysis – this involves measuring the ...

What is Communication? let's start with Wikipedia for inspiration! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication For another definition, Skillsyouneed.com takes it a little further https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/what-is-communication.html The Important Bits: Communication is about information Communication needs to be in a language or style that is suitable for the receiver(s) The receiver needs to be able to interpret that information Communication can included verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, images, signs or even body language.  Why is Communication important in Project Management? Read the following article: http://2020projectmanagement.com/2014/06/communication-the-key-to-successful-project-management/ Class Activity 1 Why is Communication important in Project Management? How can good communication lead to a successful project? Project Management Communication. There are 3 process of Project Communication Plan communication Managem...

MS Project Resources There are 3 types of resources that can be assigned in MS Project: Work Resources, Material Resources and Cost Resources. Work Resources Work Resources are those that perform, or are use to perform, a task in the project. They are paid, utilised, and costed based on time, such as per hour or cost per day. Work resources include people and hire of equipment. In our tea-making exercise, work resources would be the person making the cup of tea and power usage. Material Resources Material resources can also be referred to as consumables. They are assigned and used by quantity. Material resources include any raw materials or ingredients and packaging items such as boxes or bubble wrap. In our tea-making exercise, material resources would include the water, tea, sugar and milk Cost Resources These are any other resources that are used in the project. Anything that is not defined as a work or material cost. They include one-off costs such as fees or perm...