BBM-7-PMP January 2018: Project Management Strengths and Weaknesses

This project management assignment, submitted by Monica Nogueira, analyzes individual strengths and weaknesses within the context of a Project Management Practice course (BBM-7-PMP) from January 2018. The assignment begins with an introduction defining strengths and weaknesses within a theoretical framework, followed by a self-assessment of the student's strengths and weaknesses, specifically focusing on skills gained from a PG Certificate in Lifelong Learning for Project Management. The student identifies strengths in project management theories, problem-solving, communication, and planning, while highlighting weaknesses in time management, risk management, and project cost estimation. A personal development plan is then presented, detailing specific actions, resources, and success criteria for improving time management, risk management, and resource management skills. The plan includes strategies like utilizing time-tracking methods, developing risk management plans, and optimizing resource allocation. The assignment concludes with references to academic sources supporting the concepts discussed.

Project Management Practice
BBM-7-PMP
January 2018
PM2: Analysis of individual strengths and weaknesses in project
management in order to produce a professional development plan.
(1000 words)
Submission by: Monica Nogueira
ID number:

Introduction: discussion of strengths and weaknesses in terms of a
theoretical framework:
Strength is the capability to achieve a particular objective. Strengths of a project manager can be
effective planning and budgeting capability. Weakness is a deficiency or flaw that can adversely
affect the performance of an individual. Weakness of an individual can be lack of proper
communication skills.
Summary of strengths and weaknesses in the experience of the PG Certificate in
Lifelong Learning for Project Management
Strengths Weaknesses
1. Strong understanding of the project
management theories and problem solving
ability: I possess learning agility. I can easily
understand and apply the project management
theories depending on the need of the project.
I can critically analyse a problem and develop
solutions to overcome the problem.
1. Time management: I face difficulty in setting
a time limit for every task/activity. I am unable
to understand the difference between an
important and urgent task.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills: I have the capability to appropriately
communicate with different levels for achieving
success of the project. I can direct the team
members in an effective manner for completing
the project within a specified time.
2. Risk management: I lack the capability to
predict the future events. Therefore, I am
unable to prepare an effective risk
management plan.
3. Proper planning: I can develop effective
project plans for ensuring success of the
project. I have an in-depth understanding of the
various phases of a project that helps me to
develop proper project plans.
3. Unable to properly estimate project cost: I
face difficulty in estimating the project budget. I
am unable to consider the financial constraints
for developing a realistic budget for the project.

Analysis of strengths and weaknesses and justification of decisions
for the choices in the personal development plan in relation to a
chosen theoretical framework.
My personal development plan is focused on developing time management, risk management and
resource management skills because these are my weaknesses. I lack the ability to accomplish tasks
within a specified time. I am unable to prepare a realistic budget plan for a project. I lack the ability
to predict future risks. My personal development plan is focused on minimizing my weaknesses and
maximizing my strengths. I have strong negotiation and problem solving skills. I want to improve
these competencies.
Project Management
Personal Development Plan: Monica Nogueira
What do I want to
learn? (Specific to a
competency)
How will I do
it? (What
specific
actions)
What
(resources) do I
need to do it?
How do I
know I have
done it?
(Success
criteria)
When will I
have achieved
it? (By when
or over what
period)
1 I want to develop my
ability to
appropriately
manage risks and
develop risk
management plans.
I will follow a
proper
structure for
managing the
risks. I will
identify the
possible risks
and find
alternate
solutions to
minimize or
eliminate the
risks.
I need access
to previous risk
management
documents and
project plans
for getting an
insight into the
methods used
for developing
a risk
management
plan.
I will be
successful if I
am able to
develop an
effective risk
management
plan for an
existing
project and
match it with
the existing
risk
management
plan.
By 1 month
2 Time management
skill
I will keep track
of all the
activities
performed and
check whether
the activities
are completed
within a
specified time.
I need to
maintain
electronic or
manual notes
for organizing
dates and
tasks. I will also
need a
calendar for
scheduling the
I will be
successful if I
am able to
accomplish
several tasks
within a given
time and
without any
delay.
By 2 weeks

tasks.
3 Resource
management skill
I will keep track
of the available
resources for
optimal
utilization of
resources in a
project.
I need to have
access to a
computer and
MS project for
keeping track
of the
resources.
I will be
successful if I
am able to
effectively
complete the
project
without facing
any issues and
also if there
are no unused
or overused
resources. I
will be
successful
when I will be
able to
develop a
realistic
project
budget.
By 1 month
4 Problem solving skills I will solve
minor
problems that
have existing
solutions. Later
on, I will solve
critical
problems.
I will need
online
resources for
understanding
various
problem
solving
methods.
I will be
successful if I
am able to
constructively
solve any
project related
issues without
any hassle.
By 2 months
5 Negotiation skills I will improve
my body
language and
communication
skills.
I need to
interact with
more people
and get into
debate.
I will be
successful if I
am able to
convince
another
person very
easily.
By 2 months

References and bibliography
Beausaert, S., Segers, M., Fouarge, D. and Gijselaers, W., 2013. Effect of using a personal
development plan on learning and development. Journal of Workplace Learning, 25(3), pp.145-158.
Cottrell, S., 2015. Skills for success: Personal development and employability. Palgrave Macmillan.
Larson, E.W. and Gray, C., 2013. Project Management: The Managerial Process with MS Project.
McGraw-Hill.
Snyder, C.S., 2014. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK (®) Guide.
Project Management Institute.