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Week 5: Explain the importance of appropriate selection of Project Management (PM) application systems in regards to project realisation.
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 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Introduction to Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle Models;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems Definition;
Part 6: Related
1. Explain the relevance of systems thinking to the project, program and portfolio manager.
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are: What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go
back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your
PPMP20012 Unit ProfilePPMP20012 Moodle Web siteHave you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
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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
Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-15.23; 23.5-23.6;
AS/NZS 15288:2015 Chapter 6.3-6.4;
Raymond L., & Bergeron F., (2008) "Project management information systems: An empirical study of their impact on project managers and project success"
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera IBM Maximo &
BPM
thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?
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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
Microsoft Project.Mandatory Readings SEBoK Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Introduction to Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle Models;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems Definition;
Part 6: Related Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and
2. Identify different systems thinking tools and techniques to aid project managers solve project problems.
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are: What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go
back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?
PPMP20012 Unit ProfilePPMP20012 Moodle Web siteHave you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
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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
Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-15.23; 23.5-23.6;
AS/NZS 15288:2015 Chapter 6.3-6.4;
Raymond L., & Bergeron F., (2008) "Project management information systems: An empirical study of their impact on project managers and project success"
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera IBM Maximo &
BPM Microsoft Project.Mandatory Readings SEBoK Part 3: Systems
3. Assess the relevance of systems
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are:
PPMP20012 Unit ProfilePPMP20012 Moodle Web site
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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 and Management: Knowledge Area: Introduction to Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle Models;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems Definition;
Part 6: Related Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-
engineering to project cases.
What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?
Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
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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
15.23; 23.5-23.6; AS/NZS
15288:2015 Chapter 6.3-6.4;
Raymond L., & Bergeron F., (2008) "Project management information systems: An empirical study of their impact on project managers and project success"
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera IBM Maximo &
BPM Microsoft
Project. Mandatory Readings SEBoK Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area:
4. Describe how systems engineering concepts and methodologies can help a project,
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are: What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go
back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management
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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 Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle Models;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems Definition;
Part 6: Related Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-15.23; 23.5-23.6;
AS/NZS 15288:2015
program and portfolio managers organise a project.
decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?
readings you’ve made?
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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
Chapter 6.3-6.4; Raymond L., &
Bergeron F., (2008) "Project management information systems: An empirical study of their impact on project managers and project success"
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera IBM Maximo &
BPM Microsoft Project.Mandatory Readings SEBoK Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Introduction to Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems
5. Explain the importance of appropriate selection of project management (PM) application systems in regards to meeting the internal and external objectives
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are: What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go
back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that
PPMP20012 Unit ProfilePPMP20012 Moodle Web siteHave you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
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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 and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle Models;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems Definition;
Part 6: Related Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-15.23; 23.5-23.6;
AS/NZS 15288:2015 Chapter 6.3-6.4;
Raymond L., & Bergeron F., (2008) "Project
of a project. their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?
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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 information systems: An empirical study of their impact on project managers and project success"
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera IBM Maximo &
BPM Microsoft Project.Mandatory Readings SEBoK Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Introduction to Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle
6. Describe how the use of project management (PM) application systems can lead to effective PM knowledge management and decision making.
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are: What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go
back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost
PPMP20012 Unit ProfilePPMP20012 Moodle Web siteHave you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
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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
Models; Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems Definition;
Part 6: Related Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-15.23; 23.5-23.6;
AS/NZS 15288:2015 Chapter 6.3-6.4;
Raymond L., & Bergeron F., (2008) "Project management information systems: An empirical study of
money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?
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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
their impact on project managers and project success"
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera IBM Maximo &
BPM Microsoft Project.Mandatory Readings SEBoK Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Introduction to Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle Models;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management:
7. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of different manual and electronic project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems within each PPPM knowledge area over the life cycle of a project, program or portfolio.
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are: What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go
back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio
PPMP20012 Unit ProfilePPMP20012 Moodle Web siteHave you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
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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
Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems Definition;
Part 6: Related Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-15.23; 23.5-23.6;
AS/NZS 15288:2015 Chapter 6.3-6.4;
Raymond L., & Bergeron F., (2008) "Project management information systems: An empirical study of their impact on project managers and project success"
management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?
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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
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera IBM Maximo &
BPM Microsoft Project.Mandatory Readings SEBoK Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Introduction to Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle Models;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems
8. Identify how project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems can assist project managers to monitor performance and manage changes within a project.
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are: What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go
back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their
PPMP20012 Unit ProfilePPMP20012 Moodle Web siteHave you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
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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 and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems Definition;
Part 6: Related Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-15.23; 23.5-23.6;
AS/NZS 15288:2015 Chapter 6.3-6.4;
Raymond L., & Bergeron F., (2008) "Project management information systems: An empirical study of their impact on project managers and project success"
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?
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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
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera IBM Maximo &
BPM Microsoft Project.Mandatory Readings SEBoK Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Introduction to Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle Models;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems
9. Propose appropriate project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems to support successful project, program and portfolio execution in different industry domains.
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are: What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go
back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide
PPMP20012 Unit ProfilePPMP20012 Moodle Web siteHave you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
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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
Definition; Part 6: Related
Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-15.23; 23.5-23.6;
AS/NZS 15288:2015 Chapter 6.3-6.4;
Raymond L., & Bergeron F., (2008) "Project management information systems: An empirical study of their impact on project managers and project success"
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera
insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?
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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
IBM Maximo & BPM
Microsoft Project.Mandatory Readings SEBoK Part 3: Systems
Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Introduction to Life Cycle Processes;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Life Cycle Models;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Concept Definition;
Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management: Knowledge Area: Systems Definition;
Part 6: Related Disciplines - 'Knowledge Area:
10. Discuss contemporary developments in the use of project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems.
The objective of this week’s topic is to look at some applications systems and reflect upon their use in project management. So, some of the questions that might immediately spring to your mind are: What are application systems? To answer this question you might like to go
back to the PMBOK and look up PMIS (Project Management Information Systems). A PMIS is an essential component for Project Management decision making. However, it’s fairly obvious that information is the raw material of decision making and without information then making decisions is guesswork! The big computer software vendors SAP, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and others know this very well and promote the message that their systems are superb at allowing quick and powerful decisions to be made! But do you think their claims are true?
The problem with information is that to obtain it takes time and cost money? So how much time do you have and how much should you spend? Have a look at the SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288 and the Raymond & Bergeron article to try to get a handle on this issue. You might also like to consider the advice in AS ISO 21504 on Project, programme and portfolio management. The theory from 21504 is that information flows from the program up to the portfolio and strategy flows down from the portfolio to the project. Sounds good. But is it that simple? If so then why did BP not implement project, programme and portfolio management and solve their problems?
In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?
Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have
PPMP20012 Unit ProfilePPMP20012 Moodle Web siteHave you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?
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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 and Software Engineering';
Kerzner (2013) Chapters 15.16-15.23; 23.5-23.6;
AS/NZS 15288:2015 Chapter 6.3-6.4;
Raymond L., & Bergeron F., (2008) "Project management information systems: An empirical study of their impact on project managers and project success"
Optional Readings AS ISO
21504:2016 SWEBOK V3
Guide. Web Sites SAP Oracle Primavera IBM Maximo &
BPM Microsoft Project.
studied? Or your work and life experience?
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References
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