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BUSI681 Advanced Project Management 2

Forum 1

Topic: Project Scope

Part 1: Identify at least 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of reducing project scope to accelerate a project. Discuss what could be done to reduce the disadvantages.

Part 2: As a group, make a list of the 3 most important advantages and the 3 most important disadvantages and indicate the top disadvantage. Discuss why your group believes this is the greatest disadvantage of reducing project scope to accelerate a project, and discuss at least 2 ways this disadvantage could be mitigated.

BUSI681 Advanced Project Management 2

Forum 2

Topic: Managing Teams

Part 1: Read the Kerzner Office Equipment Case on pages 409–411 in the Gray & Larson textbook. Critique Brigg’s management of their first meeting. What, if anything, should she have done differently? What barriers is she likely to encounter in completing this project? What can she do to overcome these barriers? What should she do between now and the next meeting?

Part 2: Read each of your group member’s posts. Collaborate on a cohesive answer to each of the questions and ensure that each group member is included in the answer.

BUSI681 Advanced Project Management 2

Forum 3

Topic: Maintaining Project Baselines

Part 1: After considering the assigned readings, why is it important for project managers to resist changes to the project baseline? Include at least 3 reasons in your response.

Part 2: Read your group’s answers and work together to add to the initial thoughts by including the conditions that might lead a project manager to make changes to a baseline. Give at least 1 example for each condition. Also, when would a project manager not allow changes to a baseline?

BUSI681 Advanced Project Management 2

Forum 4

Topic: Being a Project Manager

Part 1: Now that you have read about being a project manager in more detail, go back and read “A Day in the Life” on pages 21–23 of the Gray & Larson textbook. How would you assess her effectiveness? Include 3 specific examples (positive or negative) to support your conclusions.

Part 2: Read your group’s posts and discuss with your group what part or parts of Rachel’s experience contribute to her success. In your post, include at least 2 examples that relate her effectiveness and 2 examples that demonstrate areas of improvement.