Project Management Application Systems: Week 10 & 11 Unit Portfolio

This report, a unit portfolio for PPMP20012, explores contemporary developments in project, program, and portfolio (PPM) application systems. It references key readings from Sterman, Burke, Harrison, Heagney, Kerzner, and Mir & Pinnington, focusing on how these systems help streamline project delivery by mitigating issues and risks. The report highlights the importance of project management, planning and control techniques, and the structured approach. It also emphasizes the use of these application systems to improve project management performance. The student's work is a practical application of the course materials, offering insights into the evolution and application of project management tools.

(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 10 and 11
Week 10 and 11: Discuss contemporary developments in the use of PM application systems.
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
 Sterman Chapters
1, 2, 13 and 15;
 Insight Maker
Optional Readings
 INCOSE
Web Sites
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1. Discuss
contemporary
developments in
the use of project,
program and
portfolio (PPPM)
application
systems.
The contemporary developments in the usage of the project, program and the
Portfolio application systems has been associated with helping in delivery of the
project in a smooth manner by means of elimination of the various kind of
issues and risks.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Have you any insights
you can add from other
units you have studies or
readings you’ve made?
References
Burke, R. (2013). Project management: planning and control techniques. New Jersey, USA.
Harrison, F., & Lock, D. (2017). Advanced project management: a structured approach. Routledge.
Heagney, J. (2016). Fundamentals of project management. Amacom.
Kerzner, H., & Kerzner, H. R. (2017). Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons.
Mir, F. A., & Pinnington, A. H. (2014). Exploring the value of project management: linking project management performance and project success. International journal of
project management, 32(2), 202-217.
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