Weekly Portfolio Learning Table

The Weekly Portfolio Learning Table focuses on the complexities of project management, emphasizing the importance of understanding project factors, stakeholder involvement, and effective communication. It discusses strategies for managing scope changes and the need for careful planning and execution in projects. The content includes references to key literature and resources in project management, providing a comprehensive overview for learners.

Weekly Portfolio Learning Table
Topic and reading
samples
Personal learnings Learnings from experience. References
Project
Complexities
Projects may have different
levels of complexities on the
basis of the project factors that
are involved.
Resources for a project must
be determined on the basis of
project requirements,
specifications, budget and
schedule.
Kerzner, H. (2009).
Project Management: A
Systems Approach to
Planning, Scheduling,
and Controlling. [online]
Available at:
http://honestyets.pbworks
.com/f/Project+Managem
ent+-
+A+Systems+Approach+
-+10thEd.pdf [Accessed
3 Sep. 2017].
Kerzner Chapters
21.5-21.8, & 22
In case of the complex
projects, there may be large
number of stakeholders
involved in the project along
with incorrect definition of the
scope. There may be virtual
teams involved in the projects
along with ineffective
communication channels.
Allocation of responsibilities
shall be done on the basis of
skills and knowledge of the
resources. The skills and
knowledge shall be determined
by using the information
investigation techniques such
as interviews, brainstorming,
observations and
Pmi (2017). Project
Management Institute -
Project Management
Certifications India.
[online] Pmi.org.in.
Available at:
http://www.pmi.org.in/
[Accessed 3 Sep. 2017].
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Topic and reading
samples
Personal learnings Learnings from experience. References
questionnaire.
Complexity theory may be
used and applied in order to
handle the projects.
Scope changes can be handled
and managed by frequent
reviews and close contact with
the customer.
Wood, H. (2017). The
Factors of Project
Complexity. [online]
Available at:
https://www.irbnet.de/dat
en/iconda/CIB_DC24048
.pdf [Accessed 3 Sep.
2017].
Journals &
Standards
 IJPM Changes happen in the projects
because of the change in the
customer expectations, market
changes, uncertainties and
changes in the technological
trends.
 PMJ
 SAI Global Need for change is felt in the
usual routine which is handled
by planning and executing a
vacation with friends and
family.
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