Systems Thinking Tools and Techniques for Project Managers - Desklib

This unit portfolio for Week 2 of PPMP20012 discusses the different systems thinking tools and techniques that project managers can use to solve project problems. It covers the relevance of systems thinking to project, program and portfolio management, the importance of appropriate selection of project management (PM) application systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of different manual and electronic project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems within each PPPM knowledge area over the life cycle of a project.

(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Week 2: Identify different systems thinking tools and techniques to aid project managers solve project
problems.
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
1. Explain the
relevance of
systems thinking to
the project,
program and
portfolio manager.
 System thinking grows the scope of decisions accessible for taking care of
an issue by winding the reasoning in a few ways.
 Tools, for example, Casual Loop Diagrams and Archetypes methods are
powerful in framework considering.
 Effective circles uncovers association or connection between parts of any
association.
 System believing were used in The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City
fiascos to assess the issues with a specific end goal to sole them
 In the Chief Counsel's Report, BP had a smart thought about frameworks
considering.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Liu, S., Forrest, J.Y. and
Yang, Y., 2015. Grey
system: thinking,
methods, and models
with
applications. Contemp
orary Issues in Systems
Science and
Engineering, pp.153-
224.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
(PDF 700KB),
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
2. Identify different
systems thinking
tools and
techniques to aid
project managers
solve project
problems.
Framework apparatuses and strategies are utilized to mirror every conceivable
association and relationship among each part of association. In the wake of
taking in the feebly ponders I can infer that it doesn't make a difference whether
the circle is correct or not. It mirrors the account of gatherings is attempting to
portray.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Goetsch, D.L. and
Davis, S.B.,
2014. Quality
management for
organizational
excellence. Upper
Saddle River, NJ:
pearson.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
(PDF 700KB),
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
3. Assess the
relevance of
systems
engineering to
project cases.
Framework Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach where framework can
be characterize as collaboration mix of framework components. For
acknowledging effective frameworks engineers help an arrangement of life go
through make. A framework design help to guarantee that framework
components fit with achieve the points of the entirety.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Keyte, B. and Locher,
D.A., 2016. The
complete lean
enterprise: Value
stream mapping for
administrative and
office processes.
Productivity Press.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
(PDF 700KB);
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
4. Describe how
systems
engineering
concepts and
methodologies can
help a project,
Frequently framework build evoke and make an interpretation of client needs
into detail that can guarantee the achievement of a venture. For arrange a task,
an arrangement of lifecycle of the framework through its fabricate, sending,
utilize and transfer.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Herrmann, N. and
Herrmann-Nehdi, A.,
2015. The Whole Brain
Business Book:
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
program and
portfolio managers
organise a project.
Unlocking the Power of
Whole Brain Thinking
in Organizations,
Teams, and
Individuals. McGraw
Hill Professional.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
(PDF 700KB);
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
5. Explain the
importance of
appropriate
selection of project
management (PM)
application systems
in regards to
meeting the
internal and
external objectives
of a project.
Suitable choice of undertaking administration application framework is basic to
finish outer and interior destinations of a venture. PM application framework
encourages supervisor to help finish a specific undertaking or venture.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Krumholz, H.M., 2014.
Big data and new
knowledge in
medicine: the thinking,
training, and tools
needed for a learning
health system. Health
Affairs, 33(7), pp.1163-
1170.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
(PDF 700KB);
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
6. Describe how the
use of project
management (PM)
application systems
can lead to
effective PM
knowledge
management and
decision making.
For appropriate basic leadership and venture information administration
venture administration application are helpful. Undertaking administration (PM)
application frameworks can prompt powerful PM learning administration and
basic leadership. By using venture administration framework the screen and
dealing with an undertaking should be possible appropriately and adequately.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Remington, K. and
Pollack, J.,
2016. Tools for
complex projects.
Routledge.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
(PDF 700KB);
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
7. Compare and
contrast the
advantages and
disadvantages of
different manual
and electronic
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems within
each PPPM
knowledge area
over the life cycle
of a project,
In program administration, we oversee comparable ventures, while in portfolio
administration you oversee non-comparative activities or diverse projects.
The extension for program administration is bigger than the venture scope, and
the portfolio has an association wide degree which changes with the vital
destinations of the association.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Khan, F. and Hashemi,
S.J., 2017. Introduction.
In Methods in Chemical
Process Safety (Vol. 1, pp.
1-36). Elsevier.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
(PDF 700KB);
program or
portfolio.
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
8. Identify how
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems can assist
project managers
program and portfolio (PPPM) application frameworks can help extend
supervisors to screen execution and oversee changes inside an undertaking by
incorporated administration of one or numerous portfolios and includes
distinguishing overseeing, Controlling venture, organizing and approving.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Obolensky, N.,
2017. Complex
adaptive leadership:
Embracing paradox
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
to monitor
performance and
manage changes
within a project.
and uncertainty.
Routledge.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
(PDF 700KB);
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
9. Propose
appropriate
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems to support
successful project,
program and
portfolio execution
in different industry
domains.
Fitting task and portfolio application frameworks help frameworks to help
effective undertaking project and portfolio execution in various industry spaces.
NetSuite Open Air, Work Zone, Smart sheet are most valuable application for
oversee and screen frameworks.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Khan, F. and Hashemi,
S.J., 2017.
Introduction.
In Methods in
Chemical Process
Safety (Vol. 1, pp. 1-
36). Elsevier.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
(PDF 700KB);
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
10. Discuss
contemporary
developments in
the use of project,
program and
portfolio (PPPM)
application
systems.
There are a few contemporary advancements in the utilization of task, program
and portfolio (PPPM) application frameworks. The purpose is to utilize the
Standard to enhance extend portfolio administration capacity and practice in
associations, which thus advances effective asset utilize and more productive
undertaking results.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Obolensky, N.,
2017. Complex
adaptive leadership:
Embracing paradox
and uncertainty.
Routledge.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
(PDF 700KB);
References
Obolensky, N., 2017. Complex adaptive leadership: Embracing paradox and uncertainty. Routledge.
Khan, F. and Hashemi, S.J., 2017. Introduction. In Methods in Chemical Process Safety (Vol. 1, pp. 1-36). Elsevier.
Obolensky, N., 2017. Complex adaptive leadership: Embracing paradox and uncertainty. Routledge.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 2
Remington, K. and Pollack, J., 2016. Tools for complex projects. Routledge.
Krumholz, H.M., 2014. Big data and new knowledge in medicine: the thinking, training, and tools needed for a learning health system. Health Affairs, 33(7),
pp.1163-1170.
Herrmann, N. and Herrmann-Nehdi, A., 2015. The Whole Brain Business Book: Unlocking the Power of Whole Brain Thinking in Organizations, Teams, and
Individuals. McGraw Hill Professional.
Keyte, B. and Locher, D.A., 2016. The complete lean enterprise: Value stream mapping for administrative and office processes. Productivity Press.
Goetsch, D.L. and Davis, S.B., 2014. Quality management for organizational excellence. Upper Saddle River, NJ: pearson.
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