CQUniversity PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio: Systems Engineering Application

This student portfolio for PPMP20012 at CQUniversity explores the application of systems thinking and systems engineering in project, program, and portfolio management. The assignment covers topics from weeks 1 through 7, including the relevance of systems thinking to project managers, the application of various systems thinking tools and techniques, and the relevance of systems engineering to project cases. The portfolio analyzes how systems engineering concepts and methodologies can help organize projects, the importance of selecting appropriate project management application systems, and how these systems can lead to effective knowledge management and decision-making. Furthermore, it compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of manual versus electronic project management application systems and examines how these systems can assist in monitoring performance and managing changes within a project. The analysis incorporates mandatory and optional readings, including SEBoK, Kerzner, and AS/NZS standards, and reflects on the application of these concepts in real-world scenarios, such as the Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters.