PPMP20013 Course Week 5: Project Management Learning Outcomes Report

This report, focusing on the PPMP20013 course, analyzes the learning outcomes of project management, particularly in the context of asset-rich organizations. The report delves into key areas such as change management, disputes, arbitration, and the importance of teamwork and communication. It presents strategies for managing change, including leveraging technology, fostering open communication, and creating a culture that embraces change. The report also addresses the necessity of effective teamwork and communication for successful project execution, supported by references to various publications. The report emphasizes the significance of these elements for ensuring project success and achieving desired outcomes within an organizational setting. The report also identifies the importance of managing disputes and arbitration processes within the project. The overall tone of the report is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the learning outcomes of project management.

(M MudabbirAhsan) / (12047786) - PPMP20013 Course Portfolio for Week (5)
Learning
outcomes of the
course
Description oftopics
including reading
samples
Learnings from your experience Supporting
documentation
including your
prior learning
1.Use clear
terminology to
describe the key
areas of project,
program and
portfolio
management
practices as applies
to asset rich
organisations.
Week 9: Manage change,
disputes, arbitration and
mediation.
Levy (2012) Chapters 13.
I have learnt that change management is defined as one of the systematic
approach that helps in dealing with the changes both from the perspective of an
organization as well as individual. I have identified that successful adaptation of
change, disputes, arbitration as well as mediation is quite crucial for an
organization.
Hayes, J., 2014. The
theory and practice of
change management.
Palgrave Macmillan.
3. Present and
interpret major
processes that are
based on sound
policy,
information, and
research that
enable project
justification,
tenders, contracts,
and selection
criteria to occur in
an asset rich
organisation.
Week 9: Manage change,
disputes, arbitration and
mediation.
Levy (2012) Chapters 13.
I have learnt that there are number of processes that are based on sound policy,
information as well as research that are presented in content to manage
change, disputes as well as arbitration
 Identifying what is required to be improved
 Presenting solid business case to various stakeholders
 Planning for the change
 Providing resources and utilization of data for evaluation
 Communication
Levy S. M., 2012. Project
Management in
Construction, 6th Edition.
USA: McGraw-Hill.
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(M MudabbirAhsan) / (12047786) - PPMP20013 Course Portfolio for Week (5)
Learning
outcomes of the
course
Description oftopics
including reading
samples
Learnings from your experience Supporting
documentation
including your
prior learning
4. Critically analyse
management
strategies and
operational
activities from a
broad perspective
to ensure safety
and quality, to
avoid overruns or
rework, to manage
variations and
claims, and to
make decisions to
discontinue or
close projects.
Week 9: Manage change,
disputes, arbitration and
mediation.
Levy (2012) Chapters 13.
I have analysed that there are number of management strategies as well as
operational activities from broad perspective that helps in ensuring quality as
well as safety in context to manage change, disputes, arbitration as well as
mediation.
 Leveraging technology for advancing training
 Starting conversation about the changes as well as disputes from early
period of the project
 Creating as well as maintaining a culture of embracing change
Booth, S.A., 2015. Crisis
management strategy:
Competition and change
in modern enterprises.
Routledge.
5. Demonstrate an
effective,
professional level of
teamwork and
communication and
support
collaborative peer
group learning.
Week 9: Manage change,
disputes, arbitration and
mediation.
Levy (2012) Chapters 13.
I have learnt that proper level of teamwork as well as communication is
generally needed for managing change, disputes, attribution as well as
mediation. I have found that following strategies must be followed for achieving
effective teamwork as well as communication.
Proper means of communication so that all levels of organizational members
can communicate as well as provide their views
Proper collaborative support from team members is needed
Appropriate level of teamwork is quite necessary for achieving success.
Kerzner H., 2013. Project
Management: A Systems
Approach to Planning,
Scheduling, and Control,
11th Edition. Hoboken,
USA: John Wiley & Sons.
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References
Booth, S.A., 2015. Crisis management strategy: Competition and change in modern enterprises. Routledge.
Kerzner H., 2013 Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Control, 11th Edition. Hoboken, USA: John Wiley & Sons.
Levy S. M., 2012. Project Management in Construction, 6th Edition. USA: McGraw-Hill.
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