Project Management discussion Instructions:response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 3 to 4 short paragraphs that reflect research, c
Project Management discussion Instructions:response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 3 to 4 short paragraphs that reflect research, course content synthesis and reflection. Review the attached forum rubric prior to posting.Forum Expectations:
Excessive use of quotes in forum responses (both initial response and peer responses) are not accepted. Dissect the material you research and present in your OWN words citing references accordingly.
Greetings and salutations (to include “fluff”) do not count toward word min requirements (i.e. good job, I enjoyed reading your post, etc. ).
References do not count toward word min requirements.
Answer each question clearly and effectively (do not skip parts of the question posed).
NOTEIn order to receive a 100% (Exemplary) on your weekly forum grade you must meet all the items outlined in the Exemplary=4 column in the attached forum rubric. Question: Read “A Day in the Life” on page 22 in the course book and answer the following
questions:
How effectively do you think Rachel spent her day?
What does this tell you about what it is like to be a project manager?
A Day in the Life
Rachel, the project manager of a large information systems project, arrives at her office early to
get caught up with work before her co-workers and project team arrive. However, as she enters
the office she meets Neil, one of her fellow project managers, who also wants to get an early start
on the day. Neil has just completed a project overseas. They spend 10 minutes socializing and
catching up on personal news.
Page 22 It takes Rachel 10 minutes to get to her office and settle in. She then checks her
voice mail and turns on her computer. She was at her client’s site the day before until 7:30 P.M.
and has not checked her e-mail or voice mail since 3:30 P.M. the previous day. There are 7 phone
messages, 16 e-mails, and 4 notes left on her desk. She spends 15 minutes reviewing her schedule
and to do lists for the day before responding to messages that require immediate attention.
Rachel spends the next 25 minutes going over project reports and preparing for the weekly
status meeting. Her boss, who just arrived at the office, interrupts her. They spend 20 minutes
discussing the project. He shares a rumor that a team member is using stimulants on the job. She
tells him that she has not seen anything suspicious but will keep an eye on the team member.
The 9:00 A.M. project status meeting starts 15 minutes late because two of the team members
have to finish a job for a client. Several people go to the cafeteria to get coffee and doughnuts
while others discuss last night’s baseball game. The team members arrive, and the remaining 45
minutes of the progress review meeting surface project issues that have to be addressed and
assigned for action.
After the meeting Rachel goes down the hallway to meet with Victoria, another IS project
manager. They spend 30 minutes reviewing project assignments since the two of them share
personnel. Victoria’s project is behind schedule and in need of help. They broker a deal that should
get Victoria’s project back on track.
She returns to her office and makes several phone calls and returns several e-mails before
walking downstairs to visit with members of her project team. Her intent is to follow up on an
issue that had surfaced in the status report meeting. However, her simple, Hi guys, how are things
going? elicits a stream of disgruntled responses from the troops. After listening patiently for
over 20 minutes, she realizes that among other things several of the client’s managers are
beginning to request features that were not in the original project scope statement. She tells her
people that she will get on this right away.
Returning to her office she tries to call her counterpart John at the client firm but is told that he
is not expected back from lunch for another hour. At this time, Eddie drops by and says, How
about lunch? Eddie works in the finance office and they spend the next half hour in the company
cafeteria gossiping about internal politics. She is surprised to hear that Jonah Johnson, the director
of systems projects, may join another firm. Jonah has always been a powerful ally.
She returns to her office, answers a few more e-mails, and finally gets through to John. They
spend 30 minutes going over the problem. The conversation ends with John promising to do some
investigating and to get back to her as soon as possible.
Rachel puts a Do not disturb sign on her door, and lies down in her office. She listens to the
third and fourth movement of Ravel’s string quartet in F on headphones.
Rachel then takes the elevator down to the third floor and talks to the purchasing agent assigned
to her project. They spend the next 30 minutes exploring ways of getting necessary equipment to
the project site earlier than planned. She finally authorizes express delivery.
When she returns to her office, her calendar reminds her that she is scheduled to participate in
a conference call at 2:30. It takes 15 minutes for everyone to get online. During this time, Rachel
catches up on some e-mail. The next hour is spent exchanging information about the technical
requirements associated with a new version of a software package they are using on systems
projects like hers.
Citation: Larson, Erik, Clifford Gray. Project Management: The Managerial Process
Criteria
(100 total points)
Non-Performance
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished
Initial Post
Relevance,
Completeness and
Demonstration of
Understanding
0
No post or Initial post does
not answer the question or
address topics, is off-topic,
or is a quote rather than
original thought.
23
Initial post answers part, but
not all of, the topics and
questions in the forum
question.
32
Initial post addresses most of
the questions or topics posed
in the forum question and
include valid reasoning for
statements and opinions.
Meets the 250 word count.
Response Posts
Relevance,
Substantive Feedback,
Critical Thought
0-5
Responses are short
statements such as, I agree
with
, I like this post, or
Great job!.
16
Responses mostly summarize or
restate the comments of others
or of the original post not
substantive or aimed at moving
the discussion forward.
Opinions and conclusions are
not supported.
22
Responses contribute to a
substantive discussion by
introducing new ideas,
building on the topic of the
post, or posting follow up
questions.
0
No responses posted
5
Less than 2 responses of 100 or
more words to classmates OR 2
responses with less than 100
words
0
Posts and responses contain
glaring spelling or
grammatical errors. The
post is not acceptable
professional
communication.
26
Posts and responses contain
several errors in spelling,
grammar or organization that
make the main points unclear.
Professionalism in
communication could be
improved.
10
2 responses of 100 or more
words to classmates or
instructor OR More than 2
responses, but less than 100
words
22
Posts and responses are
written clearly with minor
errors in organization, spelling
or grammar. They are clear,
concise and professionally
communicated.
35
Initial post completely
addresses all questions and
topics posed in the forum and
provides reasons, sources, or
justification for answers,
opinions, and conclusions.
Meets minimum 250 word
count.
25
Responses are substantive
and encourage discussion and
critical thought by proposing
a different point of view
supported by a valid source
or personal example, or by
more completely supporting
the initial statements with
additional sources or
application. Also includes
related follow up questions to
promote critical thinking.
15
More than 2 responses of
100 or more words to
classmates or instructor
Discussion
Participation
(responses other than
initial post)
Writing Mechanics
Timeliness
Deduction
Total
25
Posts and responses are wellorganized, clear,
professionally written (no
text-speak), and free of
spelling and grammatical
errors.
(points deducted)
Points
Forum Guidelines:
Initial responses to the discussion board postings should include the following three elements at a minimum:
(1) Your original opinion or thought about the question.
(2) Evidence that backs up your point of view (you do not have to use APA format; just mention that you are pulling some idea
from the text book or article or movie or some remembrance from hearing or reading any specific quote or comment from some
source. Save the APA use for written Assignment papers)
(3) Demonstration that you are connecting the dots, that you are using critical analysis skills. Two ways to do this are by
providing examples that relate to your life/work or providing an analogy that relates to the discussion topic.
Substantive responses to classmates should include at a minimum the following three elements:
(1) Your answer or item of interest relating to another student’s posting
(2) Evidence or facts or analysis that leads you in a new direction
(3) A reference to the post to which you are referring.
Forum Postings:
The key requirement is to support your analysis using the terms, concepts, and theories from the required readings in order to
demonstrate to me that you understand the material.
The real value in the Forum comes from your application of the required readings and how you assess your classmates
perceptions of that knowledge. I encourage you to insert your opinions and real world experiences just as you would in a face
to face classroom.
One of the great benefits of online discussions is that students from diverse cultures and backgrounds can share different
perspectives and learn from one another. It is perfectly acceptable to disagree with your classmate(s) but you must respond in
a courteous and respectful manner that enhances the learning process for everyone by using the terms, models, theories, and
concepts contained in the required readings. For example, Joe, I disagree (or I agree) with your position on Bills leadership
style because – – -.
Please refrain from critiquing the structure or spelling of your classmates posts that is the job of the instructor.
Your responses to your classmates are due as soon as possible, but not later than Sunday evening of the week that the Forum
Question opens. Forum posts made after the current week is over will not be given credit. Keep in mind, the earlier you are
able to post, the further the discussion can develop.
You may respond multiple times to a Forum as a continuous discussion with points and counter points.
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