Professional Practice Week 10 Portfolio Tasks

Professional Practice Week 10 Portfolio Tasks
Task 1
Read the article Why Big IT Projects Crash (in the Portfolio Tasks folder) and
summarise the key reasons for failure.
Ans. As in the present years there is borrowing from the construction industry that has lead to
have failure in the IT Projects. As in the past decade the companies has tries a lot in order to
manage the projects but they are failed. This is just because of companies does not try to
solve their IT problems which has cause to become the big problem in the market. The
companies in the market are unable to find the proper requirement in order to manage the
projects which has lead to have failure in the IT projects. This also happening because of
unavailability of the resources in the market which has affected the work of IT companies.
Task 2: Reflective Commentary (300-500 words)
Answer the following questions on this week’s sessions. You may choose to answer the
questions one at a time or write in paragraphs.
Ans. The current session was based on the project management skills that are the most
required skills in the today’s era. This was the most interesting part I have got the learning of
skills that helps me to have the development in my career. I have learnt about the things like
management of the projects by having the good scheduling of the time. The thing I was not
sure about that this session will be helpful for me in my near future. As I was not be to attend
the full session due to which I miss some things which I could have might learnt from there. I
have to work on my communication skills that help me to develop the proper communication
with the people. As it is very important for the people to have the proper management of the
people in the university. I have to develop my skill that is leadership skills that is the most

Professional Practice Week 10 Portfolio Tasks
required skills which helps me to have the proper setting of the work. Further my active
listening was good that helps me to have the learning of good and interesting things in the
session. Further in order to have good communication skills it helps me to have good
conversation with the people. This helps me develop and enhance my active-listening
skill. This was one of the best sessions that helps me to have improvement in leadership
skills and makes me good leader in the workplace. I will also do the on the job training that
helps me to know about the work performed in the organization. By having the regular
practice on the development it will improve my management skills. By developing this skills,
it helps me to have bright future by having enhance in my skills and knowledge and develop
my future.
3. Personal Development Plan
Think about the results of the questionnaire you did and the information from today’s lesson.
What have you learnt about yourself and your skills? Are you satisfied with your results? Is
this an area that could be improved? If so, consider making this topic one of your
Development Episodes.
Complete the PDP below by answering the questions fully with specific details. Remember
that it is normal for your ideas and PDP to change as the course continues and your priorities
alter.
STEP 1: Identify Your Development Needs
A. Why are you seeking development at this time?
Ans. The seeking development refers to the development to the things that are required to be
done in order to attain the goals. In order to become the project manager I have to develop
my skills that are required to become the good leader. I am just seeking to become the good
project manager.
B. What are you seeking to develop at this time?