In this post we consider ethical behaviour in project management. Sadly. corruption, based on projects, is a global problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjJAaZupP6Y Corruption in construction projects globally is a serious issue. It impacts developed and developing countries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWYTnc7m9mE This week we examine the responsibilities of project managers and the standards of practice that are expected. This is …
Month: December 2011
Project Leadership
In this post we are looking at project leadership skills, understanding the difference between leadership and management, hearing from a wide selection of experts on this topic. The reading for students of the course this week is by Verma and Wideman, "Project Manager to Project Leader? and the Rocky Road Between", which is obtainable at …
Project Resource Management
Predictive Project Resource Management is focused on managing all of the human and non-human resources for the project. It combines management of the project team with management of physical and non-physical goods and services that the project applies to achieve its objectives. It is defined in PMBOK as: "the processes to identify, acquire, and manage …
Project Procurement Management
Project procurement management is about establishing, maintaining and concluding relationships with suppliers of goods and services for the project. The processes for predictive project procurement management from the sixth edition of PMBOK are outlined here. Procurement today is changing to incorporate social objectives and to include more collaborative relationships with suppliers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXCjXaggK4g The definition of …
Project Leadership 