Project Management MSc
7PJMN009W Project Management Project
Author: Maria Chico Garrido
Date: 06 March 2017
Version: 1.1
Project type: Academic
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Proposed Title: How does the use of formal project management methodologies in complex Home Automation projects contribute to project success?
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Deliverable Date
Project Mandate 09 March 2017
Project Brief: In depth literature review of formal project management methodologies and project success. Background research of the Home Automation industry, theory and concepts of complex projects.
Philosophy and rationale behind the chosen research methodology. 22 May 2017
Project Initiation documentation: Creation of questionnaires and experimental
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In recent years CEDIA has added project management courses to their portfolio, which immediately outlines a problem statement: How is the implementation of such projects managed, are there any formal project management methodologies being used and if so, are these complex projects successful?
This research will be of value for the home automation industry as it will appraise the need of using formal project management practices in complex home automation projects and it will constitute a good knowledge base of project management, increasing the chances of project success in a growing industry.
Relevant theory of project management and home automation projects will be analysed. Additionally, the topic of construction project management will be studied to gain an understanding of the stages of a construction project and how they are relevant in a home automation project. The research question and the objectives driving this proposal will be outlined followed by the philosophy, methodology and instruments to be used for data collection and analysis. Finally, a timescale for the different activities involved in this research will be given.
2. Literature review
2.1 Overview
A narrative literature review will be conducted based on the following main bodies of knowledge: project management and project success and complex home automation projects. The proposed research aims to
A review of Ryan Nelson 's article. IT Project Management: Infamous Failures, Classic Mistakes, And Best Practices. MIS Quarterly Executive Vol. 6. No.2/June 2007
Over the past few years, project managers and Project management has shown tremendous growth. Project management has evolved over the past several years from an activity in an organization to a discipline in its own right. Many professional bodies exist today to represent project management as a discipline, Some of which include, PMI, Prince2 Foundation, PM Bok.
The paper is divided into three sections, the first of which will establish a timeline of events. This project background will serve as a case study for the analysis in the following section that will be structured such that each of the previously mentioned facets will be independently analyzed and contrasted with project management principles. Finally the paper will conclude with a summary of the analysis and recommendations based on
With the exceptional growth in technology, the present day projects are often large and complex involving a significant risk. So, a Project Management Methodology enables the delivery organization to handle these projects comprehensively, systematically and in an integrated manner, which results in strategic, tactical and operational benefits.
In the current business environment, the demand for project managers is ever growing. In short, project management is a provisional project constrained by time, cost and scope (A guide to the project management body of knowledge, 2013). Between the immense organization, optimization, and communication assets skilled project management brings to a project, it is easy to see why project management is a booming field of study. Furthermore, project management can be both financially and personally rewarding when long term milestones and goals come to fruition.
Projects are used today as a way of achieving a variety of outcomes in local or international locations for new constructions, new product development, product improvement, process design, process improvement, utility installation, theory and technology development, and many more. Bringing a project to a successful conclusion requires the integration of numerous management functions like controlling, directing, team building, communication and others. It also requires cost and schedule management, technical and risk management, conflict and stakeholder 's management, and life cycle management.
Gray, C. F. & Larson, E. W. (2008). _Project Management: The Managerial Process_. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hills Companies, Inc.
In this paper, I, a student of University of Phoenix will explain and discuss project management. I will address three main points. I will first answer what is a project. Secondly, I will discuss what are the basic phases of the project lifecycle and their purpose. Finally, I will explain why it 's important for organizations to use project management to accomplish tasks.
In this paper the word ‘project” is defined, discussed and elaborated on. The phases of a project lifecycle and its purpose are to be discussed, and how it is important for organizations to use project management to accomplish tasks will in conclusion be discussed thoroughly. The indisputable word ‘Project” may be defined in numerous unusual ways, some can all have the same meaning and others can mislead a reader. The definition that accurately explains what a project is, comes from the Houghton Mifflin Company (2009) website stating; “something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.” A definition that can mislead a reader is this definition from the same website just two paragraphs
Larson, E.W. and Gray, C.F. (2012, p. 214). Project Management: The Managerial Process, 5th Ed. McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions. Boston, MA.
This document is an annotated outline for a Project Management Plan, adapted from the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and IEEE Standard for Project Management Plans. The Project Management Plan is considered to be a “Best Practice” template by the ETS Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO).
While projects can be similar in some instances, no two projects are ever the same. For this reason, management of projects requires the application of tools and techniques to meet the goals of the temporary endeavor. Project managers apply these tools and techniques to determine what is required for project delivery such as the list of activities to completed, the time required to complete the activities, resources needed and the various risks associated with the deliverable and efforts. A multitude of tools and techniques are employed by the project manager based on the need of the effort to organize, identify and communicate the various aspects of the project. While in contrast, the repetitive nature of operations activities
This paper includes an outline of a presentation, command terms and definitions, examples of graphs and a Work Breakdown Schedule (WBS) on project management, and presented to the class at Crescent View High School. The focus will be on how to plan, schedule, monitor, and report on projects. Also included are the project management methodologies, tools and techniques used. The discussion to the class will begin with an opening statement that provides an overview of project management, terms and definitions, and an example of buying a house utilizing project management to manage activities.
Regardless of a business size and type, or its product line and/or services, organizational structure and effective communication across all levels are key components of project management best practices and are essential for organizational success. One approach organizations can take to enhance its business practices is to adopt and implement a comprehensive project management system, capable of addressing organizational project requirements at various levels; small, medium and large scale projects. According to Diab (2012), project management systems are commonplace in large organizations and are rarely implemented in small and medium size companies. One could equally contend that even though the
Turner, R. (2007) Gower Handbook of Project Management. 4th Edition. Aldershot, England: Gowe Publishing Ltd.