PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio Week 1: Systems Thinking Relevance to PM

This student portfolio, created for the PPMP20012 unit, explores the critical relationship between systems thinking and project management. The assignment assesses the relevance of systems engineering to project cases, arguing that project management and systems engineering are interdependent. It highlights the overlapping roles of system engineers and project managers, especially in smaller projects, emphasizing the system engineers' role in managing complexities, optimizing processes, and identifying technical risks. The portfolio discusses the development of a Concept of Operations (ConOps) and the importance of system engineering in decision-making, pre-planning, and overall project success. The student references key readings from SEBoK, Kerzner, and AS/NZS standards, along with additional resources, to support their analysis and conclusions on the significant impact of systems engineering on project outcomes.