Mandatory Readings

·         Smith Chapters 8, 9, 10;

·         QLD Dept. Transport and Main Roads. 2017. Project cost estimating manual;

Optional Readings

·         AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15288:2015 Systems and software engineering;

Case Study

·         BMD Constructions has a unique capability and portfolio of projects

·         Brisbane Airport Corporation’s New Parallel Runway

1.       Review using clear terminology the key areas and processes of project, program and portfolio management practices as applies to asset rich organisations.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about project requirements and change processes.  Once a project is being executed then any changes from the planned baseline needs to go through a change process. Large asset owners hate changes!  Their carefully laid plans and budgets might be compromised.  Production might be impacted.  But catering for change is an essential element   of project management.  Changes might occur because the planning either could not or did not occur properly.  Changes might occur for unforeseen circumstances, such as weather events, or marketplace changes.  So how to the large asset owners handle changes?

·         N.J. Smith Chapters 8, 9 and 10 discusses Programme Management, Planning and Project Control using EVM.  I’m sure you covered these topics in other units?  But are there any additional insights that you might gain from Smith.  Chapter 8 discusses Programme Management (programme is the British spelling of Program).  Section 8.1 is about Strategic management, managing change and programme management.  Read this section carefully and then use it as the basis for the remainder of your reflection.

·         You also may find the thoughts and web information found on the QLD Transport and Main Roads web site a useful insight to how a large asset owner practices project management and change.

·         What additional insights do the optional reading and the case study links provide?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1^st column) and the learning outcome (2^nd 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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Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?

Mandatory Readings

·         Smith Chapters 8, 9, 10;

·         QLD Dept. Transport and Main Roads. 2017. Project cost estimating manual;

Optional Readings

·         AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15288:2015 Systems and software engineering;

Case Study

·         BMD Constructions has a unique capability and portfolio of projects

·         Brisbane Airport Corporation’s New Parallel Runway

2.       Discuss the relevance of tools and techniques for investigating and describing project process related to developing new workings, facilities, equipment, plant and processes for justifying, designing, developing, or maintaining existing facilities and equipment within the context of their technological and asset lifecycle status.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about project requirements and change processes.  Once a project is being executed then any changes from the planned baseline needs to go through a change process. Large asset owners hate changes!  Their carefully laid plans and budgets might be compromised.  Production might be impacted.  But catering for change is an essential element   of project management.  Changes might occur because the planning either could not or did not occur properly.  Changes might occur for unforeseen circumstances, such as weather events, or marketplace changes.  So how to the large asset owners handle changes?

·         N.J. Smith Chapters 8, 9 and 10 discusses Programme Management, Planning and Project Control using EVM.  I’m sure you covered these topics in other units?  But are there any additional insights that you might gain from Smith.  Chapter 8 discusses Programme Management (programme is the British spelling of Program).  Section 8.1 is about Strategic management, managing change and programme management.  Read this section carefully and then use it as the basis for the remainder of your reflection.

·         You also may find the thoughts and web information found on the QLD Transport and Main Roads web site a useful insight to how a large asset owner practices project management and change.

·         What additional insights do the optional reading and the case study links provide?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1^st column) and the learning outcome (2^nd 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?

PPMP20013 Unit Profile

PPMP20013 Moodle Web site

Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?

Mandatory Readings

·         Smith Chapters 8, 9, 10;

·         QLD Dept. Transport and Main Roads. 2017. Project cost estimating manual;

Optional Readings

·         AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15288:2015 Systems and software engineering;

Case Study

·         BMD Constructions has a unique capability and portfolio of projects

·         Brisbane Airport Corporation’s New Parallel Runway

3.       Present and interpret major processes that are based on sound policy, information, and research that enable project justification, tenders, contracts, and selection criteria to occur in an asset rich organisation.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about project requirements and change processes.  Once a project is being executed then any changes from the planned baseline needs to go through a change process. Large asset owners hate changes!  Their carefully laid plans and budgets might be compromised.  Production might be impacted.  But catering for change is an essential element   of project management.  Changes might occur because the planning either could not or did not occur properly.  Changes might occur for unforeseen circumstances, such as weather events, or marketplace changes.  So how to the large asset owners handle changes?

·         N.J. Smith Chapters 8, 9 and 10 discusses Programme Management, Planning and Project Control using EVM.  I’m sure you covered these topics in other units?  But are there any additional insights that you might gain from Smith.  Chapter 8 discusses Programme Management (programme is the British spelling of Program).  Section 8.1 is about Strategic management, managing change and programme management.  Read this section carefully and then use it as the basis for the remainder of your reflection.

·         You also may find the thoughts and web information found on the QLD Transport and Main Roads web site a useful insight to how a large asset owner practices project management and change.

·         What additional insights do the optional reading and the case study links provide?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1^st column) and the learning outcome (2^nd 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?

PPMP20013 Unit Profile

PPMP20013 Moodle Web site

Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?

Mandatory Readings

·         Smith Chapters 8, 9, 10;

·         QLD Dept. Transport and Main Roads. 2017. Project cost estimating manual;

Optional Readings

·         AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15288:2015 Systems and software engineering;

Case Study

·         BMD Constructions has a unique capability and portfolio of projects

·         Brisbane Airport Corporation’s New Parallel Runway

4.       Critically analyse management strategies and operational activities from a broad perspective to ensure safety and quality, to avoid overruns or rework, to manage variations and claims, and to make decisions to discontinue or close projects.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about project requirements and change processes.  Once a project is being executed then any changes from the planned baseline needs to go through a change process. Large asset owners hate changes!  Their carefully laid plans and budgets might be compromised.  Production might be impacted.  But catering for change is an essential element   of project management.  Changes might occur because the planning either could not or did not occur properly.  Changes might occur for unforeseen circumstances, such as weather events, or marketplace changes.  So how to the large asset owners handle changes?

·         N.J. Smith Chapters 8, 9 and 10 discusses Programme Management, Planning and Project Control using EVM.  I’m sure you covered these topics in other units?  But are there any additional insights that you might gain from Smith.  Chapter 8 discusses Programme Management (programme is the British spelling of Program).  Section 8.1 is about Strategic management, managing change and programme management.  Read this section carefully and then use it as the basis for the remainder of your reflection.

·         You also may find the thoughts and web information found on the QLD Transport and Main Roads web site a useful insight to how a large asset owner practices project management and change.

·         What additional insights do the optional reading and the case study links provide?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1^st column) and the learning outcome (2^nd 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?

PPMP20013 Unit Profile

PPMP20013 Moodle Web site

Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?

Mandatory Readings

·         Smith Chapters 8, 9, 10;

·         QLD Dept. Transport and Main Roads. 2017. Project cost estimating manual;

Optional Readings

·         AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15288:2015 Systems and software engineering;

Case Study

·         BMD Constructions has a unique capability and portfolio of projects

·         Brisbane Airport Corporation’s New Parallel Runway

5.       Demonstrate an effective, professional level of teamwork and communication and support collaborative peer group learning.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about project requirements and change processes.  Once a project is being executed then any changes from the planned baseline needs to go through a change process. Large asset owners hate changes!  Their carefully laid plans and budgets might be compromised.  Production might be impacted.  But catering for change is an essential element   of project management.  Changes might occur because the planning either could not or did not occur properly.  Changes might occur for unforeseen circumstances, such as weather events, or marketplace changes.  So how to the large asset owners handle changes?

·         N.J. Smith Chapters 8, 9 and 10 discusses Programme Management, Planning and Project Control using EVM.  I’m sure you covered these topics in other units?  But are there any additional insights that you might gain from Smith.  Chapter 8 discusses Programme Management (programme is the British spelling of Program).  Section 8.1 is about Strategic management, managing change and programme management.  Read this section carefully and then use it as the basis for the remainder of your reflection.

·         You also may find the thoughts and web information found on the QLD Transport and Main Roads web site a useful insight to how a large asset owner practices project management and change.

·         What additional insights do the optional reading and the case study links provide?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1^st column) and the learning outcome (2^nd 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?

PPMP20013 Unit Profile

PPMP20013 Moodle Web site

Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?