PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio: Systems Thinking and Project Management

This assignment, a student's PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 1, focuses on the relevance of systems thinking to project management (PM). It explores how project, program, and portfolio (PPPM) application systems assist project managers in monitoring performance and managing project changes. The portfolio emphasizes the project manager's pivotal role in planning, scheduling, and executing project controls. It highlights the importance of project managers possessing subject matter expertise, programming skills, and effective communication skills for team collaboration. The assignment discusses the significance of project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder management for project success. It references key readings from SEBoK, Kerzner, and AS/NZS 15288, along with additional resources on project manager roles and project performance.