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Which of the following is the primary responsibility of a Project Manager regarding scope?
Which of the following is the primary responsibility of a Project Manager regarding scope?
- To independently define the project's technical requirements.
- To prioritize technical requirements over customer objectives.
- To minimize the project scope to adhere to budget constraints.
- To ensure agreement on project objectives and deliverables between the owner and project team. (correct)
In project management, how does enhancing performance typically impact a project?
In project management, how does enhancing performance typically impact a project?
- It simplifies project scheduling and resource allocation.
- It focuses solely on shortening the project schedule.
- It always leads to reduced project costs.
- It involves adding value to the project's deliverables. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project management?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project management?
- A sequential timeline of all project activities.
- A visual map outlining the project with different levels of detail. (correct)
- A list of project risks and mitigation strategies.
- A detailed budget for the project's financial resources.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a project according to the definition provided?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a project according to the definition provided?
Why is project management considered valuable to businesses?
Why is project management considered valuable to businesses?
What is the first step in the project management process?
What is the first step in the project management process?
What is the purpose of quizzes in OPSMGT 357?
What is the purpose of quizzes in OPSMGT 357?
According to the course syllabus, what percentage of the final grade do the in-class quizzes contribute?
According to the course syllabus, what percentage of the final grade do the in-class quizzes contribute?
What should students do if they have questions about the course, according to the teaching staff?
What should students do if they have questions about the course, according to the teaching staff?
Which of the following tools and resources are used in this course?
Which of the following tools and resources are used in this course?
When constraints are being considered during project prioritisation, what does 'enhance' primarily focus on?
When constraints are being considered during project prioritisation, what does 'enhance' primarily focus on?
What would be an unlikely activity to occur during the 'Closure' stage of a project lifecycle?
What would be an unlikely activity to occur during the 'Closure' stage of a project lifecycle?
What does it mean when a parameter is classified as 'Constrain' when establishing project priorities?
What does it mean when a parameter is classified as 'Constrain' when establishing project priorities?
According to the course outline, which of the following activities can students expect to participate in?
According to the course outline, which of the following activities can students expect to participate in?
What is the lecturer's primary method of teaching?
What is the lecturer's primary method of teaching?
According to the staff information, who should students contact for lab-related questions?
According to the staff information, who should students contact for lab-related questions?
What is the term for dividing and subdividing the project scope into work packages?
What is the term for dividing and subdividing the project scope into work packages?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Planning' phase in the project lifecycle?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Planning' phase in the project lifecycle?
Which of the following steps comes first when formulating a project?
Which of the following steps comes first when formulating a project?
Which stage of the project life cycle typically involves training the customer?
Which stage of the project life cycle typically involves training the customer?
For which phase of the project lifecycle would budgets be most relevant?
For which phase of the project lifecycle would budgets be most relevant?
In the project management context, what does 'efficiency' primarily relate to?
In the project management context, what does 'efficiency' primarily relate to?
During which stage of the project life cycle is resource allocation most critical?
During which stage of the project life cycle is resource allocation most critical?
A key factor that constrains project success could be:
A key factor that constrains project success could be:
What is the lecturer's name for OPSMGT 357?
What is the lecturer's name for OPSMGT 357?
Which of the following is NOT considered an attribute of a project?
Which of the following is NOT considered an attribute of a project?
What initial guidance is provided to new Quizizz users for creating an account?
What initial guidance is provided to new Quizizz users for creating an account?
What does time, cost and performance relate to in terms of project susccess?
What does time, cost and performance relate to in terms of project susccess?
According to lecturer John Cleveland, what percentage of planning problems are related to unclear definition of scope and goals?
According to lecturer John Cleveland, what percentage of planning problems are related to unclear definition of scope and goals?
What software is described as a 'decision support tool'?
What software is described as a 'decision support tool'?
Which of the following best describes project management?
Which of the following best describes project management?
Following the Week 1 Learning Objectives, what is one aspect you should fully understand?
Following the Week 1 Learning Objectives, what is one aspect you should fully understand?
When defining the Project Scope, who leads the project?
When defining the Project Scope, who leads the project?
What is the purpose of project management?
What is the purpose of project management?
John, is the project manager, to what factor does he need to pay more priority:
John, is the project manager, to what factor does he need to pay more priority:
What is the role of a project managers??
What is the role of a project managers??
What is the primary job a Project Managers in time,cost and scope??
What is the primary job a Project Managers in time,cost and scope??
Which is more appropriate the term 'Resource Allocation'
Which is more appropriate the term 'Resource Allocation'
Flashcards
Project
Project
An endeavor to accomplish a specific objective through a unique set of interrelated tasks and effective utilization of resources.
Project (Time)
Project (Time)
A temporary pursuit with a defined beginning and end.
Project Management
Project Management
Applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements and desired outcomes.
Week 1 Learning Objectives
Week 1 Learning Objectives
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Project Management Value
Project Management Value
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Attributes of a Project
Attributes of a Project
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Project Network Diagram
Project Network Diagram
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Work Packages
Work Packages
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Defining Phase Activities
Defining Phase Activities
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Planning Phase Activities
Planning Phase Activities
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Executing Phase Activities
Executing Phase Activities
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Closure Phase Activities
Closure Phase Activities
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Project Manager Role
Project Manager Role
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Constrain Priority
Constrain Priority
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Enhance Priority
Enhance Priority
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Accept Priority
Accept Priority
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Project Software
Project Software
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Study Notes
- The course is titled OPSMGT 357 Project Management, also known as BUSINFO 710 Advanced Project Management
- Session 1 introduces the course and the planning process
- The lecturer is John Cleveland
Outline of Session 1:
- Introduction of teaching staff
- Learning resources available
- Course assessment and workload
- Lectures, lab sessions, and workshops/games
- Learning objectives of Week 1
- Challenge understanding through a game
Lecturer: John Cleveland
- John Cleveland has ten years of experience in shipping, the mining industry, and in operations and supply chain management
- He holds a Master in Operations Research and a PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Teaching focus is in O&SC, Entrepreneurship, and Business valuation
- Overseen 100+ projects in O&SCM
- He owns a restaurant chain and is a stock market investor
- Teaching style involves games and simulations
- Email is [email protected]
Staff
- John Cleveland is the lecturer and can be emailed at [email protected], he offers office hours on request
- The tutors are Oliver Harrington ([email protected]) and Cher Bai ([email protected])
Learning Resources
- Course Syllabus
- Readings and selected materials
- Video Tutorials available on Canvas
- Lectures and Labs will be recorded
- There will be case studies, exercises, and games
- Use the Ed Discussion forum
- Office Hours are available
- Microsoft Project
- Assessments
Labs:
Labs will be held in Owen G Glenn Rooms 008 and 012
- The tutor for the Lab will be Cher
- The tutor for multiple Lab sessions Oliver
Lectures, Games, and Lab Sessions:
- Lectures are 1.5 hours with content
- Games last 20-30 mins
- Labs 1.5-2 hours and are MSP-based with practical exercises.
Quizzes Overview:
- Quizzes are presented as in-class games
- The quizzes will amount to your grade (20%) with 10 questions.
- The content comes from canvas modules that involve pre-reading each week.
- Credits are given based on accuracy and speed for each game.
- After completion, the credits give you points that correlate as a prize to assignment scores
Breakdown of Assessment:
- Individual Assignment - 40%
- Fundamentals
- PM tools
- Group Assignment - 40%
- Peer Review
- Baseline
- Presentation
- Quizzes - 20%
Week 1 Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand what a project is and its attributes
- Identify key constants of a project
- Identify the points involved in the project management process
- Understand the project life cycle
Project definition and attributes:
- A project is an endeavor to accomplish a specific objective through the use of interrelated tasks and effective utilization of resources.
- It is a temporary pursuit that has a defined beginning and end.
- Project management applies knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements and achieve desired outcomes.
- Business are benefitted by project management to ensure the expectation of project outcomes.
Project Attributes:
- Degree of uncertainty
- Objective-driven
- Interdependent tasks
- Has a customer
- Utilizes various resources
- Unique or one-time endeavour
- Specific time frame
Factors Constraining Project Success
- Cost
- Schedule
- Scope
- Customer satisfaction
Project Life Cycle
- Defining
- Goals
- Specs
- Tasks
- Responsibility
Project Life Cycle
- Planning
- Schedules
- Budgets
- Resources
- Risks
- Staffing
Project Life Cycle
- Executing
- Status reports
- Changes
- Quality
- Forecasts
Project Life Cycle
- Closure
- Train Customer
- Transfer Documents
- Release Resources
- Evaluation
- Lessons Learned
Project Management Process:
- Define the project objective
- Divide and subdivide the project scope into work packages
- Define activities
- Diagram activities
- Time estimate activity
- Cost estimate activity
- Calculate project schedule and budget
Roles of Project Manager:
- Planning and Organising
- Managing Tasks
- Budgeting
- Controlling costs and other factors
- Adding value to clients
Three Key Steps of Project Definition
- Defining the project scope sets the stage for developing a project plan and is its ultimate end result
- Around 50% of planning complications deal with scope and goals
- The project manager and the customer should develop the scope together.
- The project manager ensures agreement of deliverables at each stage, objectives and techniques.
- The project scope achieves it's results in specific, tangible and measurable terms.
Scope Checklist
- Project Objective
- Deliverables
- Milestones
- Tech Requirements
- Limits and Exclusions
- Reviews with Customer
Establishing Project Priorities
- Meeting customer expectations is how projects are judged along with cost, time, and the project's scope in work Often, it is impossible to completely fulfill a project, so compromise is necessary Priorities are defined to understand the project's nature
Establishing Priorities
- The success of projects is defined in accordance with its customers and their expectations
- The customer's expectations are aligned with cost/budget, time and performance/scope
- Prioritisation must occur with costs to get projects to be economically efficient
Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
- The WBS serves as a project map that allows for different levels of detail
- The major project work deliverables are identified first, followed by breaking into sub-deliverables
- The sub-deliverables will then be further divided into work packages, which are the smallest unit
MS Project’s role in PM
- It is mainly a decision support tool
- It uses software and can record information like
- What must be done
- How will it be done
- Who will do it
- When will it done
- How much will it cost
- What do we need to it
How to join the Quizzes game:
- Create an account using your Uni email and UPI
- Sign Up at Quizizz.com, click "Continue with Email", and be sure to use your university email address
- Choose the "School," "Student", and "13 and above" settings
- Next, enter your UPI and create a password, click "Submit"
- Start playing by entering the game code given by the lecturer each week
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