I need 2 separate student responses as least 3 to 4 paragraphs each with credible references. The responses must be original, no grammar errors and well formed. Please look at the attached files and f
Discussion Question Article Assignment
Provide a basic summary of the 3 – 5 main points of the article Developing a Project Management Best Practice and demonstrate that you have a thorough understanding of the subject matter being discussed. In the final paragraph, you are required to provide your assessment of the article and the main premises presented in the article. Some areas you may address in your discussion question summary include:
Summarize at least five main points contained in the article (no more than 5).
How is the information presented in the article useful in the real world?
How can you apply the knowledge attained in the article?
Compare and contrast the information in the article to the PMBOK® Guides body of knowledge.
Summarize your main “take away” from the article.
You will be graded based on content, composition, grammar, analysis and level of critical thinking in addition to the substantive nature of your follow-up post. Most importantly, since this is a PMI© based course you “are expected” to integrate the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK®) into your discussions.
Assignment-Student Response to student 1
Please use references and APA format with references in the body and in a reference
Can use credible peer review articles
The introduction to this paper relates to the introduction of what this course will consist of. Many organizations have different ways in which they define, “best practice” and it is important to understand the concept. Companies often consider some of the outstanding critical success factors and key performance indicators as best practices. Best practices are reusable activities or processes that continuously add value to the deliverables of the project. Best practices can also increase the likelihood of success of each and every project (Kerzer, 2004). Best practices are very different in each business unit and some practices may work better for certain situations. The article went on to discuss the different approaches to develop a project management best practice within an organization.
Before implementing an approach to determining best practices, it is important to make sure everyone within the company is on the same wavelength. Any change that takes place within an organization can be challenging and it is important to make sure to educate the employees on standardizing procedures.
The five-step approach consists of first developing manager roles and competencies, assessing staff against those competencies, developing strategic training and mentoring planes, develop a knowledge base and support portal, and then to continue to monitor, assess and improve (Abudi, 2009). Aside from picking the roles within an organization it is important to develop competencies that we can assess staff with. Competency assessments help executives identify candidates’ skill area strengths and weaknesses. Successfully implementing projects depends on the people who manage them. Selecting the ‘right’ people to manage projects is the key to minimizing project failures, maximizing organizational efficiency, improving time to market, and increasing profits (Bigelow & West, 2003).
Another main point that was discussed in the article has to do with training employees. As we have stated earlier, change is inevitable within an organization. Being able to train and keep employees updated with the knowledge required to perform their job effectively is key to improving any organization.
This article relates to many different ways in which the organization I work for implements a new task or project that will corelate with our business model. Out company has standardized process, tools, and templates that are followed and help project management function. From adherence to schedules and quality among many other variables, key performance indicators are a major part of being able to monitor staff within my company. This relates to as the articles was claiming, by implementing a formalized project management function we are able to find improved ways of accomplishing strategic goals.
The main take away from the article would have to be the understanding and implementation of the five-step approach and its use in developing a project management best practice within an organization.
References
Abudi, G. (2009). Developing a project management best practice. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2009—North America, Orlando, FL. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.
Bigelow, D. & West, J. L. (2003). Putting the right project manager on the right job—what competency assessment is all about! Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2003—North America, Baltimore, MD. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.
Kerzner, H. (2004). Advanced project management: Best practices on implementation (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-0-471-47284-1
Assignment 2 Student response
The introduction to this paper relates to the introduction of what this course will consist of. Many organizations have different ways in which they define, “best practice” and it is important to understand the concept. Companies often consider some of the outstanding critical success factors and key performance indicators as best practices. Best practices are reusable activities or processes that continuously add value to the deliverables of the project. Best practices can also increase the likelihood of success of each and every project (Kerzer, 2004). Best practices are very different in each business unit and some practices may work better for certain situations. The article went on to discuss the different approaches to develop a project management best practice within an organization.
Before implementing an approach to determining best practices, it is important to make sure everyone within the company is on the same wavelength. Any change that takes place within an organization can be challenging and it is important to make sure to educate the employees on standardizing procedures.
The five-step approach consists of first developing manager roles and competencies, assessing staff against those competencies, developing strategic training and mentoring planes, develop a knowledge base and support portal, and then to continue to monitor, assess and improve (Abudi, 2009). Aside from picking the roles within an organization it is important to develop competencies that we can assess staff with. Competency assessments help executives identify candidates’ skill area strengths and weaknesses. Successfully implementing projects depends on the people who manage them. Selecting the ‘right’ people to manage projects is the key to minimizing project failures, maximizing organizational efficiency, improving time to market, and increasing profits (Bigelow & West, 2003).
Another main point that was discussed in the article has to do with training employees. As we have stated earlier, change is inevitable within an organization. Being able to train and keep employees updated with the knowledge required to perform their job effectively is key to improving any organization.
This article relates to many different ways in which the organization I work for implements a new task or project that will corelate with our business model. Out company has standardized process, tools, and templates that are followed and help project management function. From adherence to schedules and quality among many other variables, key performance indicators are a major part of being able to monitor staff within my company. This relates to as the articles was claiming, by implementing a formalized project management function we are able to find improved ways of accomplishing strategic goals.
The main take away from the article would have to be the understanding and implementation of the five-step approach and its use in developing a project management best practice within an organization.
References
Abudi, G. (2009). Developing a project management best practice. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2009—North America, Orlando, FL. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.
Bigelow, D. & West, J. L. (2003). Putting the right project manager on the right job—what competency assessment is all about! Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2003—North America, Baltimore, MD. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.
Kerzner, H. (2004). Advanced project management: Best practices on implementation (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-0-471-47284-1
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I will be graded based on content, composition, grammar, analysis and level of critical thinking in addition to the substantive nature of your follow-up post. Most importantly, since this is a PMI© based course you “are expected” to integrate the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK®) into your discussions.
