Tutorial for Week 3

1. Readings:

Mandatory Readings

• Kerzner Chapter 2, & 21;

• Please access the Project Management Journal Vol. 42, No. 5, 4-16 and read the following article Walker D., Dart C. J. (2011) Frontinus--A Project Manager From the Roman Empire Era

Make sure you have done the readings.

2. Watch recordings:

3. Answer following Questions to reflect and assist in your Portfolio

• After reading about the history about project management, describe what you think about project management? What has been the contribution to the world?

• What are the benefits of using project management?                                                                                                                                  Order Now

• Could you say that the method you approach things with has similarities to project management?

• How would you describe project management and change?
• Have you ever wanted to change something?
• Describe an example where you introduce change and how you achieved it.
• How would you describe a “System”, “Program and “Project”?
• Have you ever experienced a failed project?
• Describe it and why it failed? What could have been done differently to not fail?

• Describe a project life cycle? Can you name any?
• Why do you think we need project management methodologies?
• How does having project management methodologies relate to continuous improvement?
• Have you ever experienced continuous improvement in your life?
• Describe an example where you strived for ‘continuous improvement”
• Have you ever failed in an exam, a test, or done badly in an activity and then wanted to improve? What did you do to improve?