PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio: Systems Thinking in Project Management

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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
Week 1 Topic: Explain the relevance of systems thinking to PM.
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
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
Engineering
Implementation
Examples
 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
1. Explain the
relevance of
systems thinking to
the project,
program and
portfolio manager.
In the project it is essential to develop essential thinking system which helps in
managing and controlling the aspects of the project. The project manager is
more responsible for project, he develops essential techniques in a project
which delivers the quality in the project. The system thinking with some
effective techniques and strategies help in reducing the project complexities and
improve coordination among team members which help in increasing the
performance of the project management team. The main object behind setting
up systematic design thinking is to accomplish the project objectives in a timely
manner.
Systematic thinking in portfolio and programmes help in providing guidance for
practical activities of the project and help in identifying the aspects which are
essential to complete the task. It helps in increasing the efficiency of the project.
To manage the essentials of the project in an effective manner is the main
object of a project manager which can be done through effective systematic
thinking in the project programmes (Patanakul, 2015).
Systematic thinking develops stakeholder engagement and analyse the problem
in an effective manner and utilise the resources in an effective manner. It also
develops systematic risk planning and helps in mitigating financial related
activities. Better systematic planning leads to reduce project complexities and
leads to better results for the project. It also helps in developing the proposed
value system of the project.
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(Insert Student Name) / (Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1
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;
REFERENCE :
 Patanakul, P. (2015). Key attributes of effectiveness in the managing project portfolio. International Journal of Project Management, 33(5),
1084-1097.
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