BUS611 Week 3 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

BUS611 Week 3 Discussion  

Dq1

Work Breakdown Structure / Project Planning and Management

Work Breakdown Structure [CLO: 4]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is one of the most valuable and commonly used tools available to the project team. Select one task your department or group is responsible for in your current or a previous job . Alternatively you may select a company you are familiar with or desire to research. Using the process of decomposition list two subtasks. Further decompose one subtask into two work packages. As a final step provide two levels of effort for one of the work packages.

Present your WBS in a simple, indented format. Discuss how you might use a WBS in other aspects of your job responsibilities, at home, or elsewhere.
Replies should contain at least 200 words and be supported by at least one professional or academic source other than the textbook. Use this week’s lecture as a basis for your post. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Your replies should be between 100 and 150 words in length and add depth and/or insight to the discussion. 

Dq2

Developing Project Teams / Project Planning and Management

Developing Project Teams [CLOs: 2,3]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. A project manager has the responsibility to develop team members’ skills and expertise. Read the Forbes article “4 Ways to Help Your Team Adapt to Change” by Jeff Boss. Which of these suggestions have you seen used in your organization? Which one do you think would be most beneficial to introduce to your current work group? Why?

Replies should contain at least 200 words and be supported by at least one professional or academic source other than the textbook. Use this week’s lecture as a basis for your post. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Are their approaches logical? Your replies should be between 100 and 150 words in length.