Project Management Lessons: PPMP20008 Term 1 Lessons Learnt

This presentation reflects on lessons learnt in a project management course (PPMP20008), focusing on the importance of project management practices for successful project delivery and daily operations. It covers setting SMART objectives, utilizing project management tools, and managing project constraints. The presentation details a framework for gathering and documenting lessons learnt, reflecting on the actual process, and addressing common issues like the absence of a formal lessons learnt process or library. Key lessons include the impact of communication gaps and the need for continuous personal development, emphasizing the importance of adapting theoretical knowledge to real-world circumstances. Improvement strategies involve continuous learning, attending workshops, and consistent self-evaluation, ultimately contributing to personal and professional growth. The presentation references various project management resources to support its findings.

PPMP20008
Lessons Learnt Presentation
Assessment 3 - 2018 Term1
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Introduction
I have learnt the various aspects related to the project management
and identified that it is a set of practices those can lead to the
accomplishment of the successful project delivery or any other daily
operational activity.
The knowledge gained through the course will be helpful in gaining
competitive advantages than others and accomplish the daily
operational activities or project activities in an efficient and effective
manner.
I learnt how to set SMART objectives those could effectively led to the
accomplishment of the objectives and goals of the project.
I learnt about the various tools and techniques those can allow
managing the constraint of the projects and how those could be applied
in different sectors other than certain projects

Lessons Learnt Framework
How I planned to gather and document lessons learnt
When I planned to
identify and collect
lessons learnt
Who I planned to
involve in the process
of gathering lessons
How I planned to
document lessons
During the initiation of
my courses while I was
completely unaware with
the topic of the project
management
I communicated with the
lecturer on how to collect
data and information.
Moreover, I make some
friends and collected the
information as a team
I planned to take the
notes of the lectures
using a diagrammatic
explanation. My other
plans were to practice
them to the maximum
level in the real world

Lessons Learnt Framework
What actually happened
When I identified and
collected lessons
learnt
Who I involved in the
process of gathering
lessons
How I documented
lessons
After all the preparation
and learning how to
collect data I get to know
that the planning phase
needs feasibility analysis
for the identification of
the efficiency of collected
data and information
I involved the same
friends
“storing lesson learnt
document in a central
repository system of the
organisation where I was
working” was an effective
approach towards the
collection and
documentation of the
lessons learnt

No Lessons Learnt
Process
No Lessons Learnt
Library
I was taught that the process of lesson
learning has been a cross functional
boundary allowing the business
organization and personal identify the
mistakes made in past and rectify them
in present time. No lessons learning
from the past provides a chance of
improvement
For a government environment, no
lessons learnt library can play a crucial
role. The practices related to the mostly
learning, collecting, and sharing are the
helpful approaches for delivering the
project successfully.
Reflections on my actual lessons learnt process
and the common issues of:

Lesson 1
Situation The situation made me
feel…
What I learnt from
reflecting on the
situation
There was some
communication gap as
the team I was working
with had been separated
during assignment
preparation
It provides me an
opportunity to be
connected with other
team players
I learnt that the problems
can be faced in any
phase of the life
however; certain
management practices
can be utilized to
overcome with such
issues

Improvement strategy for lesson 1
Improvement
strategy
How to
measure if
the strategy
works
Why the
strategy is
achievable
Relevance of
strategy to
address the
lesson
When the
strategy will
be
implemented
Continuous
improvement
plan
Performance
Measurement
Indicator
PMI
Because of
the skills and
knowledge
gained during
lectures
Practice it in
the real world
situation
During the
starting of my
life when I will
be on my own

Lesson 2
Situation The situation made me
feel…
What I learnt from
reflecting on the
situation
I tried to implement the
learnings in my real
world however; I
identified that some of
the circumstances were
not in favour such as
mindset, leadership and
consistency.
It gave me strength and
motivated me to adopt
those skills in better and
effective way
Personal development is
not a theoretical concept
and despite of having all
the theoretical
knowledge in practical
world, actions should be
taken according to the
circumstances

Improvement strategy for lesson 2
Improvement
strategy
How to
measure if
the strategy
works
Why the
strategy is
achievable
Relevance of
strategy to
address the
lesson
When the
strategy will
be
implemented
Attending
workshops
and training
and
development
programmes
are my
strategies to
cope up with
this challenge
Performance
evaluation
method can
be utilized to
measure the
effectiveness
of the
strategy.
I have the
ability to
adapt the
environment
and I do not
hesitate to
ask questions
to myself and
facing
individual
It will allow
me to be
practical and
accomplish
the objectives
By tomorrow

Conclusion
I get to know about the various aspects related to
the project management that can alternatively
result in the development and growth of my
personal and professional life. I learn the
aspects related to “resource management, cost
management, time management, performance
management, HR management and many
more.” these prac tices and learning will be
helpful for managing the problems in my future.

References
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(2017). Information Systems Project Management: A Process and
Team Approach, Edition 1.1. Prospect Press.
• Harrison, F., & Lock, D. (2017). Advanced project management: a
structured approach. Routledge.
• JOSEPH. PHILLIPS, P. M. P., CBAP, I., & PMP, C. (2018). PMP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL STUDY GUIDE.
McGraw-Hill Education.
• Kerzner, H., & Kerzner, H. R. (2017). Project management: a systems
approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley &
Sons.
• Lock, D. (2017). The essentials of project management. Routledge.
• Nicholas, J. M., & Steyn, H. (2017). Project management for
engineering, business and technology. Taylor & Francis