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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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