PPMP20012: Systems Thinking for Effective Project Portfolio Management

This portfolio delves into the relevance of systems thinking to project, program, and portfolio management (PPPM). It discusses the essentials of systems thinking, framework building, and the challenges faced by organizations. The portfolio identifies various systems thinking tools and techniques used for problem-solving, emphasizing the connection between systems engineering and project cases. It highlights the importance of methodologies for creating plans and the required skills for project success. Furthermore, it examines the correct applications of PPPM in achieving organizational objectives, the role of project management application systems in knowledge management and decision-making, and the advantages and disadvantages of different PPPM application systems. The portfolio also explores how these systems assist in monitoring performance and managing changes, proposing appropriate systems for successful execution and discussing contemporary developments in their use. For more solved assignments and study tools, visit Desklib.

(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.
Amid my investigations, I have found out about the essentials of the framework
considering and framework building. I have picked up a knowledge into the
framework activity and procedure to the Deepwater Horizon and Texas City
catastrophes. Be that as it may, I have learnt about various difficulties looked by
an association in the market.
Burke, R. (2013).
Project management:
planning and control
techniques. New
Jersey, USA
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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;
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
management;
2. Identify different
systems thinking
tools and
techniques to aid
project managers
solve project
problems.
Following background have helped in keeping up various sort of reasoning
apparatuses utilized for critical thinking. Different PC devices and application are
caught by my experience that have helped in conceptualizing diverse devices.
Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
systems approach to
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
3. Assess the
relevance of
From my experience, I have comprehended the basic holding between
framework designing and venture cases for finishing a fruitful mission. These
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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
'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
management;
systems
engineering to
project cases.
specialized aptitudes may help in empowering the framework build for string
administration and specialized abilities.
Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
systems approach to
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
4. Describe how
systems
engineering
concepts and
methodologies can
I have encountered the significance of philosophies for creating plans and
required aptitudes of the undertaking. It has likewise helped me in picking up a
head disturbing the whole venture cycle.
Harrison, F., & Lock, D.
(2017). Advanced
project management:
a structured approach.
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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
 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
management;
help a project,
program and
portfolio managers
organise a project.
Routledge
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
5. Explain the
importance of
appropriate
selection of project
management (PM)
This experience has helped me to comprehend the correct uses of PPPM in
achieving the outside and also inner hierarchical destinations. I think the PPPM
applications enable the framework administrators to improve their
administrative and in addition initiative abilities.
Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
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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
'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
management;
application systems
in regards to
meeting the
internal and
external objectives
of a project.
systems approach to
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
6. Describe how the
use of project
management (PM)
application systems
can lead to
effective PM
The comprehension of undertaking administration application framework can
prompt successful PM learning administration and basic leadership. The
application are extremely tremendous and difficult to get it. Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
systems approach to
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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
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
management;
knowledge
management and
decision making.
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
7. Compare and
contrast the
advantages and
disadvantages of
different manual
and electronic
project, program
Distinctive manual and electronic venture program and portfolio framework
inside each PPPM information zone over the life cycle of an undertaking,
program or portfolio has a few favorable position and detriment over the task
execution.
Harrison, F., & Lock, D.
(2017). Advanced
project management:
a structured approach.
Routledge
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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
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
management;
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems within
each PPPM
knowledge area
over the life cycle
of a project,
program or
portfolio.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
8. Identify how
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems can assist
project managers
to monitor
performance and
This experience has helped me in understanding the elements of PPPM
techniques and applications for various undertaking cycle to enhance the task.
The experience has additionally helped me to see how they are utilized for
dealing with the undertaking execution.
Heagney, J.
(2016). Fundamentals
of project
management.
AMACOM Div
American Mgmt Assn.
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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
 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
management;
manage changes
within a project. Kerzner, H., & Kerzner,
H. R. (2017). Project
management: a
systems approach to
planning, scheduling,
and controlling. John
Wiley & Sons
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
9. Propose
appropriate
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems to support
successful project,
program and
portfolio execution
I have found out about the idea of PPPM and its applications in various venture
cycle fields for enhancing task and ROI change. This has additionally helped me
in keeping up the utilization of overseeing venture execution. Heagney, J.
(2016). Fundamentals
of project
management.
AMACOM Div
American Mgmt Assn.
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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
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
management;
in different industry
domains.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
SEBoK'
 SEBoK:
'Introduction to
Systems
Engineering';
 SEBoK: Part 7:
Systems
10. Discuss
contemporary
developments in
the use of project,
program and
portfolio (PPPM)
application
systems.
This experience have helped in giving a superior way to deal with a few
employments of PPPM applications and its capacities including IBM Maximo,
Oracle, SAP and Microsoft Project) and additionally electronically.
Harrison, F., & Lock, D.
(2017). Advanced
project management:
a structured approach.
Routledge
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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
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
management;
References
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