PPMP20009 Unit Portfolio for Week 1 to Week 4

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Week 1 Learning Table
Topic and
reading samples.
Your personal learning outcomes
from this unit.
Learning from your experience. Supporting documentation
including your prior learning.
Slides of 1st week In these slides, project management has been
described along with the processes involved in
project management, which are, planning,
initiation, completion, monitoring and
controlling, and Closure.
These slides provide an insight into the duties
and responsibilities of project manager and
the factors that lead to the success of a
project.
I have learned the way in which the projects
can be planned and managed and the
processes involved in project management.
Also, I learned about the role of project
manager while handling the projects and
the factors that have to be considered for
successfully completing the project.
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/pluginfile.php/
1189282/mod_resource/content/6/1.pdf
Chapter 1 of
Kerzner
The first chapter of Kerzner provides an
insight into the project management, process
involved and its importance. The chapter also
describes the factors that lead to success of
the project and its limitations. The principles
that are discussed are planning, organising,
staffing, controlling and directing.
The chapter also describes the roles of:
 Functional Manager
 Project Manager
 Executives, and
 Employees
It also describes the different types of project
governance and project classifications.
From this chapter, I learned regarding the
project management and the importance of
following the process involved in it. I have
learned about the activities that have to be
performed while managing the projects and
the steps to be followed as per the
following:
 Project initiation, which involves
 Preparing the documents
 Ascertaining the project
benefits
 Project Planning
 Different tasks are
scheduled
 Various requirements to
perform the tasks are
identified
 Evaluation of risks
 Project execution
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Topic and
reading samples.
Your personal learning outcomes
from this unit.
Learning from your experience. Supporting documentation
including your prior learning.
 Forming the teams
 Dividing the activities
among the teams
 Project monitoring and controlling
 Analysing the impacts
 Monitoring the flow of
work
 Project Closure
 Verifying the task
performed
 Documentation and
paperwork
Egelstaff (2013)
Academic
assignments
 It explains the different types of work
culture.
 It explains the different ways of managing
the activities related to PPMP.
 It describes the different working styles.
I have learned regarding the different
methods that can be used to manage the
workflow effectively. I have also learned the
techniques of managing the project
successfully.
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/pluginfile.php/
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IJPM The journal explains the role of project
management to successfully complete the
project. The journal also contains the details
regarding the factors that affect the
performance of the project which decides the
success or failure of the project. The factors
are:
 Aims and objectives
 Project Administration
 Managing third parties
 Efficient client relations
 Contracts and legal agreements
 Efficiency of performing tasks
 Conflict resolution
I have learned regarding the factors that are
involved in success or failure of the project.
I also learned the responsibilities of an
individual and the factors that directly
impact the project resulting in its success or
failure. These factors are goals and
objectives of the project, the legal
agreements, interaction with third-parties,
project working and conflicts occurred
during the course of the project. I learned
the reasons for overlapping of the projects
and the ways in which this can be managed
by using Timeframes, objectives-based
confusion, and ease of measurements. By
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including your prior learning.
 Profit realisation
The journal also describes the responsibilities
of an individual and explains the overlapping
of different projects and reasons for it which
are,
 Similar timeframes
 Objective based confusion
 Ease in measurements
It also contains the different stages of project
life model which are:
 Conception
 Planning
 Production
 Handover
 Utilisation
 closure
studying this journal I have learnt the stages
involved in project life model which are:
 Conception
 Planning
 Production
 Handover
 Utilisation
 closure
Portfolio Reflection
The above portfolio describes the ways in which the projects can be managed which enable to manage the workflow in any system. The slides of 1 st week
and 1st chapter of Kerzner provides an understanding regarding managing the project effectively. By using the project management, the workflow can be
managed in any organisation which enables it to perform the tasks efficiently. The project management enables to complete the projects successfully and it
also defines the roles and responsibilities of people involved in the project. It also different process involved in the project management which is, planning,
organising, performance, monitoring and controlling and closure of projects.
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References
Alsudiri, T., Al-Karaghouli, W. and Eldabi, T., 2013. Alignment of large project management process to business strategy: A review and conceptual
framework. Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 26, No. 5, pp. 596-615.
Mir, F.A. and Pinnington, A.H., 2014. Exploring the value of project management: linking project management performance and project success. International
journal of project management, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 202-217.
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Week 2 Learning Table
Topic and
reading samples.
Your personal learning outcomes
from this unit.
Learning from your experience. Supporting documentation
including your prior learning.
Slides of 2nd week The research has been conducted to
understand the factors that lead to failure of
the projects which are,
 Ineffective planning and estimation
 Ineffective cost control techniques
 Lack of motivation and less
productivity
 Lack of commitment towards
performing the tasks
 Poor morale and unresolved issues.
It also describes the various policies for
managing the projects and it also contains the
maturity models and its stages.
While studying the slides I have learned
from the research regarding the various
factors that can affect the performance of
the tasks and results in failure of the
projects. I have also learned the guidelines
for managing the project and its maturity
model in detail.
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/pluginfile.php/
1189289/mod_resource/content/3/
PPMP20009%20Lecture%20Week%202_v3.pdf
Chapter 2 of
Kerzner
This chapter provides an insight into the
evolution and growth of project management
techniques and its advantages. It
differentiates between project and its scope
with maturity and excellence. It contains the
different components which lead to success of
people, such as:
 User: Secure and safe
 Employees and Staff: Job security
 Stakeholders: Profit generation
 Management: Provides bonus
The factors that lead to failure has also been
discussed, such as,
From this chapter, I have learned the
evolution and growth of different project
management techniques and its advantages
along with learning the difference between
a project and its scope. I have been able to
understand the factors that lead to success
or failure of the project including project life
cycle which involves,
 Research and development
 Entry into the market
 Growth
 Maturity
 Deterioration, and
 Death
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Your personal learning outcomes
from this unit.
Learning from your experience. Supporting documentation
including your prior learning.
 Ineffective planning and estimation
 Ineffective cost control techniques
 Lack of motivation and less
productivity
 Lack of commitment towards
performing the tasks
 Poor morale and unresolved issues.
The chapter also explains the project life cycle
which includes research and development,
entry into the market, growth, maturity,
deterioration, and death.
Chapter 21 of
Kerzner
This chapter explains the maturity model
related to project management and its levels,
which are,
 Mutual language
 Mutual processes
 Single methodology
 Benchmarking
 Regular Improvement
It explains the procedures that have to be
followed and regular improvements and
capacity planning. Different competency
models are explained in this chapter including
the different methods that can be used while
managing several projects.
From this chapter, I have learned the
maturity model of project management and
its levels. I have also learned the procedural
document, regular improvement, and
capacity planning. While studying this
chapter, I have learned regarding the
different competency models and
techniques to manage several projects.
Frontinus--a In this journal, the different practices of By studying this journal I have been able to
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including your prior learning.
project manager
from the Roman
Empire era
managing the projects have been compared
with the best practice that is being used.
There is also a comparison regarding the roles
of sponsor, champion, and manager along
with explaining the different techniques
related to project management.
learn the different practices that can be
used for managing a project. I have also
learned the roles of sponsor, champion, and
manager along with the different project
management techniques.
Benefits of using
project
management
 It helps to manage and achieve
assigned tasks in short period of time
with a minimum number of workers
 It increases the quality and provides
solutions for improving the business.
 It enables to take appropriate
decisions.
 It enables to develop effective control
mechanisms.
From the study materials, I have learned the
advantages of using the project
management techniques.
Project life cycle The products, project, and program contains a
definite phase which are also known as
project life cycle, which are,
 Research and development
 Entry into the market
 Project\ Product growth
 Maturity
 Deterioration
 Death
From this topic I have been able to
understand the different phases or stages of
project life cycle and that these phases are
undergone by each and every product or
project, product or a program.
Portfolio Reflection
The above portfolio provides different research which specifies the different reasons for the failure of the project. The slides related to 2 nd week of study
and 2nd chapter of Kerzner contains the details regarding the guidelines and policies that are involved while managing the projects. It contains the details
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regarding the growth and evolution of project management techniques and there is also a comparison of different project management techniques along
with the description of maturity model of project management and its levels.
References
Cline, A., 2015. Evolution of Project Management. In Agile Development in the Real World (pp. 3-23). Apress, Berkeley, CA.
Garel, G., 2013. A history of project management models: From pre-models to the standard models. International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 31,
No. 5, pp.663-669.
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Week 3 Learning Table
Topic and
reading samples.
Your personal learning outcomes
from this unit.
Learning from your experience. Supporting documentation
including your prior learning.
Slides of 3rd week This slide contains the brief description of the
structures that can be used for selecting the
employees and staff required for completing
the project. It explains the roles and
responsibilities of a project manager while
selecting the staff. It also contains the criteria
based on which inappropriate project
managers are selected.
By studying these slides I learned the
structure that can be used for selecting the
staff in order to effectively complete the
project and also, the roles and
responsibilities of project manager to select
and identify the staff requirements. I also
understood the selection criteria which lead
to selecting an inappropriate project
manager.
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/pluginfile.php/
1189298/mod_resource/content/2/3.pdf
Chapter 4 of
Kerzner
This chapter contains the details regarding the
process of selecting staff and project
managers. The skills that are required for
project manager has also been described,
which are:
 Team building
 Conflict resolution
 Effective Planning
 Leadership qualities
 Technical expertise
This chapter also explains the roles of
managers and the functional team in the
project and it also enumerates the mistakes
committed by inexperienced project
managers.
After studying this chapter, I was able to
understand the procedures for selecting the
staff and project managers. I was able to
understand the roles and responsibilities of
the project managers and the functional
team. I have also learned the mistakes that
are committed by inexperienced project
managers.
Chapter 8 of
Kerzner
This chapter enumerates several topics and
proper attention is required. These topics are:
 Performance measurement
From this chapter, I have enhanced my
knowledge regarding the various topics
which requires special attention such as,
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 Compensation and rewards
 Small-sized project management
 Managing megaprojects
 Morality, ethics, and Corporate
culture
 Professional responsibilities
 Internal and external partnerships
 Training and Education
 Developing integrated project teams
 Innovation
 Agile project management
compensation and rewards, managing
small-sized and megaprojects, professional
responsibilities, developing integrated
project teams, morality, ethics, and
corporate culture, etc.
PMI Code of Ethics
and Professional
Conduct
This journal explore the various professional
conducts and code of ethics, which are:
 Vision and Applicability
 Responsibilities
 Respect
 Fairness
 Honesty
From this journal, I was able to gain the
knowledge of various professional conducts
and code of ethics, such as vision and
applicability, respect, fairness, honesty, and
fairness.
https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/
documents/public/pdf/ethics/pmi-code-of-
ethics.pdf?sc_lang_temp=en
Blowing Hot and
Cold on Project
Management
This article provides a suggestion of using
meta approach in project management. It
explains modelling, epistemology and
integrative ontology, convention theory,
complexity, etc.
By reviewing this article, I was able to
understand the meta approach that can be
used in project management. I was able to
gain the knowledge of modelling,
epistemology and integrative ontology,
convention theory, complexity, etc.
Best staff
employment
This topic suggests the qualities of a good
staff:
 High confidence level
 Ability to work under stress
 Optimistic about completing the
By studying this topic, I was able to
understand the qualities required for a good
staff such as Communication skills,
leadership, high confidence level, ability to
work under stress, and determined and
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tasks
 Trustworthiness
 Leadership
 Communication skills
 Determined and dedicated
dedicated.
Skills of good
project manager
This topic enumerates the skills and qualities
that are necessary for project managers:
 Team Building
 Conflict resolution
 Planning effectively
 Leadership abilities
 Negotiation skills
 Technical expertise
 Positive outlook
I have learned the qualities that are
required by the successful project
managers, such as, leadership abilities,
negotiation skills, team building, positive
outlook, conflict resolution, and technical
expertise.
Portfolio Reflection
The above portfolio defines the structure for hiring the staff for managing the projects effectively. The third-week slides and Kerzner chapter 4 and 8
contains the process of selecting the staff and project managers including their professional ethics and conduct. It also enumerates the qualities of a good
project manager and the staff in order to successfully complete the projects.
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References
Alzahrani, J.I. and Emsley, M.W., 2013. The impact of contractors’ attributes on construction project success: A post-construction evaluation. International
Journal of Project Management, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 313-322.
Snyder, C.S., 2014. A guide to the project management body of knowledge: PMBOK (®) guide. Project Management Institute: Newtown Square, PA, USA.
Eriksson, P.E., 2013. Exploration and exploitation in project-based organizations: Development and diffusion of knowledge at different organizational levels in
construction companies. International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 333-341.
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Week 4 Learning Table
Topic and
reading samples.
Your personal learning outcomes
from this unit.
Learning from your experience. Supporting documentation
including your prior learning.
Slides of the 4th
week
The 4th week of this study contains the details
of operational project management including
its benefits. It also explains the necessity of
implementing this to successfully complete
the projects. It also describes the best
practices and its various levels along with the
details of the ways in which even the best
practices can result in failure.
After studying these slides, I was able to
understand the operational project
management framework and its benefits. I
have learned the necessity of implementing
this framework for the success of the
project. I have been able to understand the
best practices and its levels. I have also
learned the ways in which the best practices
can fail.
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/pluginfile.php/
1189306/mod_resource/content/2/4.pdf
Chapter 9 of
Kerzner
This chapter describes the prediction of
success of the project and effectively
managing a project by including alternatives
such as;
 Visibility
 Priority
 Credibility
 Accessibility
It also provides an understanding regarding
the best practices and its different levels,
which are:
 Specific project
 Individual
 Specific Company
 Industry Standards
 Professional Standards
It provides the results for implementing best
practices.
From this chapter, I have learned the ways
in which the success of the projects can be
predicted and using the alternatives such as
visibility, priority, credibility, and
accessibility to effectively manage the
projects. I have also understood the
expectations and the best practices
including its levels. I have also learned the
results that can be expected by
implementing the best practices.
Chapter 11.34 of This chapter provides an explanation of I have learned the different principles which
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including your prior learning.
Kerzner different principles which helps domain group
and area of knowledge which includes,
 Managing the scope of project
 Start or initiation
 Preparing and planning
 Implementation and execution
 Checking and monitoring
 End or closure
help domain group and areas of knowledge
which are, managing the scope of project,
start or initiation, preparing and planning,
implementation and execution, checking
and monitoring, and end or closure.
PMI Implementing
Organizational PM
Preface & Chapter
1
This journal explains the basic principles of
Organisational Project Management and its
approaches. This also describes the necessity
of implementing these strategies to ensure
the success of the projects along with the
benefits of implementing these strategies. It
provides an explanation regarding the OPM
model and enumerates the factors that are
responsible for its success:
 Preparing and planning
 Managing
 Selecting
 Execution
 Completion
There are various methods which have been
enlisted in this journal to enhance the
effectiveness of Organisational Project
Management.
By studying this journal, I am able to
understand the basic principles of
Organisational Project Management and its
various approaches. I have also understood
the benefits of implementing these
principles for the successful completion of
the projects. I have also learned the factors
that are responsible for its success. I have
also enhanced my knowledge regarding the
methods by which the effectiveness of
Organisational Project Management can be
enhanced and the ways in which its
continuous improvement is ensured.
Project
management
effectiveness
This topic contains the ways in which a
particular project can be effectively managed
by using the alternatives, which are:
 Visibility
 Presenting the project effectively
I have learned the effective ways of
managing the projects by including
alternatives which are visibility, priority,
credibility, and accessibility.
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including your prior learning.
 Amount should be visible
 Priority
 Issues are ascertained by prioritising
each issue
 Conversion of stress into success.
 Credibility
 Effective decision-making
 Appreciating the work performed
 Accessibility
 Developing curiosity at work
 Creating desire for customers
Project
management
deliver successful
projects
This topic enlists the reasons for delivering the
successful projects, which are:
 Enables to select the appropriate staff in
order to form different teams.
 Enables to develop a commitment
 Helps to maintain healthy client relations
 Enables to resolve the issues effectively
 Enables to take accurate decisions
 Helps to develop alternative strategies
From this topic, I have learned the reasons
for implementing the project management
strategies.
Portfolio Reflection
Portfolio depicts the framework of operational project management and its advantages. Acknowledging fouth week lecture slides and 9 th and 11.34th
chapters from Kerzner book depicts effectiveness of project management and various principles that supports domain groups and areas of knowledge. The
effectiveness of management of a particular project is also depicted.
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References
.
Fleming, Q.W. and Koppelman, J.M., 2016, December. Earned value project management. Project Management Institute.
Todorović, M.L., Petrović, D.Č., Mihić, M.M., Obradović, V.L. and Bushuyev, S.D., 2015. Project success analysis framework: A knowledge-based approach
in project management. International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 33, No. 4), pp. 772-783.
Patanakul, P. and Shenhar, A.J., 2012. What project strategy really is: The fundamental building block in strategic project management. Project Management
Journal, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp. 4-20.
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