Capella PM3000 2019 December Unit 4 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

PM3000 Principles of Project Management

Unit 4 Discussion      

DQ1 Understanding the Project Management Methodologies

The project methodology is determined by the type of organization and the desired outcomes, such as sequential versus iterative. As the project manager, it is your responsibility to determine what project methodology is best suited for the project you chose in Unit 1.

For this discussion, evaluate two project methodologies and include the following in your initial post:

Definition of the methodology.

Phases of the methodology.

Required tools, techniques, and documents used in each phase.

Expected outcomes of each phase.

Discussion and Response Guidelines

Regarding discussions in this course, you are encouraged to initially post early in the unit for each discussion, to allow time for peers to respond. The expectation within the course discussions is to respond to at least two posts by the end of the unit, but it is highly recommended that you extend the dialog further. Responding over multiple days will help stimulate a lively discussion.

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

Identify an appropriate project management methodology for the project.

DQ2 Project Management Organizational Structures

Project management organizational structures fall into one of the following three categories:

Functional organization.

Matrix organization.

Projectized organization.

For this discussion, research these types of organizations and, based on your project selection (business or IT), answer the following:

Which organizational type would be most beneficial and why?

Which organizational type would be least beneficial and why?

Discussion and Response Guidelines

Regarding discussions in this course, you are encouraged to initially post early in the unit for each discussion, to allow time for peers to respond. The expectation within the course discussions is to respond to at least two posts by the end of the unit, but it is highly recommended that you extend the dialog further. Responding over multiple days will help stimulate a lively discussion.

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

Identify the benefits that the project will bring to the organization