Project management

GRS 60312

2017, Arnold Bregt

Topics

Introduction

Different “work” approaches

Project management

Elements of project plan

Pitfalls & problems

Tips

AMS

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AMS

Building a Datahub for AMS

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AMS Datahub a result for water

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Approach

AGILE approach (diverse methods)

Developers and commissioner use the same management tool

Time is given (weeks) not the exact product

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Programme

8.30 Introduction

9.00 Group assignment

9.45 Start presentation (5 groups)

10.30 Project plan

11.00 Presentations (5 groups)

11.30 Evaluation assignment

12.00 End

Introduction

How do you organize your activities?

Different “work” approaches

Task oriented working

Project oriented working

Improvisation oriented working

Question

Which approach is appropriate for:

Building a bridge

PhD research

Hospital

Managing an organisation

Studying

Project

Question

Do you examples of failed projects and why did they fail?

Definition of a project

A project is a temporary activity with a starting date, specific goals and conditions, defined responsibilities, a budget, a planning, a fixed end date and multiple parties involved

Project Constraint model-3

Problem analysis

From Terms of Reference (ToR) to Problem analysis

What is the problem?

What is the overall objective?

Which stakeholders play a role?

Assignment (45 minutes)

Prepare a A0 sheet with:

1) What is the problem?

2) What is the overall objective?

3) Who are the stakeholders involved?

Presentation of maximum 5 minutes based on the sheet

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Short presentation of five groups

Elements of project plan

I PROJECT Goals

II PROJECT Management

I PROJECT Goals

Problem Background

Problem analysis

Objectives

Approach

Products and deliverables

II PROJECT Management

Time (start date, end date etc, days)

Money (budget)

Quality (quality criteria)

Information (internal and external)

Organisation (who is doing what and when)

Headings of project template

Cover page

Table of Contents

Executive summary

Introduction or Problem Background

Problem analysis

Objectives

Approach

Products and deliverables

Project management

Appendices: Stakeholder Analysis, Logical Framework, Gannt Chart, Budget, References/literature

Gantt chart (1910)

1861- 1919

Mechanical Engineer and Management consultant

Scientific Management principles

Hoover dam

Gantt Chart

Pitfalls & problems

Conflict in the team

Goals not clear

Goals too ambitious

No clear division in tasks

Time of the people limited

Tips

Use the strength of your group

Create a good project atmosphere

Make the goals realistic

Clear division of tasks

Take some time for group reflection

Summary

The project approach is only one of the possible work forms.

It is useful when you want to reach a certain goal with a team within a certain time and budget.

Good project management, clear tasks and realistic goals are keys for success.

Short presentation of five groups

Assignment

Evaluate the different groups on risk:

Green: Low risk

Red: High risk

Success with

your project

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