PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio: Week 2 - Systems Thinking Tools

This assignment is a student's portfolio for the PPMP20012 unit, focusing on the identification and application of systems thinking tools and techniques in project management. The portfolio includes reflections on weekly readings, learning outcomes, and experiences, emphasizing the importance of these tools for project managers. The student explores tools such as brainstorming and dynamic thinking, along with structural and computer-based tools, to resolve project issues and risks. The assignment also covers the relationship between systems engineering and project management, highlighting the significance of system engineering components in project management. The portfolio references key readings, including the SEBoK and chapters from Kerzner's 'Introduction to Project Management,' and discusses the application of these concepts in managing projects and portfolios. The student also reflects on how these tools and techniques are used to manage project strategic changes and the importance of selecting appropriate project management application systems. The portfolio provides a comprehensive overview of the student's understanding of systems thinking and its practical application within the project management field. This document is available on Desklib, a platform for students to access past papers and solved assignments.