Identify how PM application systems can assist project managers to monitor performance and manage changes within the project

VARUN THATIKONDA / 12068175 - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 8
Week 8 Topic: Identify how PM application systems can assist project managers to
monitor performance and manage changes within the project.
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the unit
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Mandatory
Reading
 PMI (2013)
The
Standard for
Program
Management --
Third
EditionChapter
8;
 –PMI (2013)
The
Standard for
Portfolio
Management --
Third
EditionChapter7;
Optional
Readings
 Portfolio for
Week 7
Identify how PM
application
systems can assist
project managers
to monitor
performance and
manage changes
within the project.
In order to conduct and govern any project towards the
success line or primary project objectives it is mandatory
for the project managers to identify the project
management application. In order to monitor the
performance of the project managers and incorporate
mandatory changes in the project, proper application of
project management is very essential.
I have learned that, it is the role of the project manager to
keep their focus on certain project knowledge areas in
terms of communication management, financial
management, procurement management, resource
management, risk management, scope management,
schedule management and quality management. Each of
the knowledge areas are equally important for ultimate
project success. I have learned about the activities of
program communication management process that
involve distribution, storage, disposal, retrieval and
information collection. I have learned that the different
methods required in the program communication
approaches include information distribution, performance
reporting and communication planning.
I have learned that proper communication will provide a
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