Diary+2012

=This is your online diary for Cert IV Project Management 2012 - Semester 2=

This diary will be updated for all work, assignments, activities, etc. You are also required to complete this if there is any requirement for group, personal or project work to be undertaken. It is important to include both your name and date (of writing) and the requirements for what you need completed.You will need to consult this site on a daily/weekly basis for any updates and to keep abreast of your course and commitments. Good luck and lets work together to build your future.

RED text : this is an important message to you BLUE text : this is an activity you need to do I shall leave dates and messages here as we move in and throughout the course, so please ensure that you read and take note of all my messages.
 * PLEASE NOTE :**

Thanks everyone, looking forward to working with you all.

Gaye


 * WEEK 1 - Monday 23rd July - Overview of Project Management**

In class we will be talking about the course, housekeeping and general stuff to do with starting a new course. Also, an introduction to project management. This weeks presentation can be downloaded here:

Read: What is a Project? I would advise reading this before Week 2.


 * WEEK 2 - Understanding Project Management**

I am away working this week so another lecturer will be standing in for me.

This week we will discuss PMBOK, what it is all about and why we follow this practice. The constraints of a project and selecting a project team. We will also cover team dynamics and leadership stuff... Activity: We will undertake the Marshmallow Challenge, great fun, great team challenge and even better learning.
 * Review of projects** in the news and open discussion of the previous reading What is a project?

This weeks presentation can be downloaded here:

Read: Important reading material


 * WEEK 3 - The Project Charter**

I am away working this week so another lecturer will be standing in for me. This is also the start of your first assessment: Holiday Project.
 * The project charter workshop** includes project structures, mind mapping, scoping a project.

This weeks presentation can be downloaded here:

Read: please read the following: Mind mapping - Office party Work Breakdown Structure example Thi is the Responsibility Matrix, use this as a template for both your individual holiday project and also for your group project This is the Change Request, use download and keep as a template This will be used for future changes to at least one of your projects. || Activity: Note: Once the activities are completed submit your activity as Week 3 by 6th August 2012. Ensure that you submit your work with a completed Assessment Cover Form - download this form below. ||
 * || Mind mapping - Holiday project
 * Download your first Assessment 1 Individual Portfolio found below.
 * Download your Mind Chart Holiday Project below and complete as much as possible.
 * Develop your own Mind map for your holiday project
 * Download and Develop your own Responsibility Matrix using the template in this weeks diary section.
 * Develop your own WBS for your holiday project

What is a team and team dynamics? How do we go about assigning tasks and responsibilities. This weeks presentation: Project Brief Roles of the project team members Group Assessment: Kitchen Makeover
 * WEEK 4 - ****Project teams**

**T**his week we will look at communication plans, training needs and understanding team dynamics. You should have handed into me today your completed minimum 400 word team reflection with a completed cover sheet. Presentations for week 5 and 6 (6a and 6b)Team Management and Project Communication: Fostering team spirit
 * WEEK 5 -** **Managing a Team**

Dealing with difficult people High performance project teams Managing team members exceptions, this might give you a bit more insight into expectations from both the team leader and team members side. Team performance chart

Project communication - Redecoration examples: Status Report presentationWhat is a Status Report? Status Report template Homework Assessment: Bradys Network and Critical Path Diagram
 * WEEK 6 -** **Project communication**


 * WEEK 7 -** **Project Scheduling**

Due this week:
 * Any Change Requests!
 * Status Report for team project.(**Teams will be given 10 minutes to present their Status Report to the lecturer, meeting minutes will need to be taken and then placed in your Assessment 2 Portfolio under the heading : Administration)**
 * Bradys Network Diagram and questions answered here ** ..[[file:Bradys example answer.doc]]. **

Time management - more on project scheduling and time management - status reports? Presentation:
 * WEEK 8 - Time Management**

Assessment work to be completed (mostly individual, but one Group activity to be submitted) What is a Gantt Chart? Here is the software guys, might help you


 * WEEK 9 -** **Project Costs and Project Procurement**

This week we will be covering costing and budget control and also how to manage cash flow.

and Individual: answer questions (thoroughly) and send to me by email by Monday 16th April
 * Assessments Project Procurement:**

Group: see slide 14 and work together in your teams to execute this part of your group project. Submission only with the completed final project required.

Individual: see slide 23 - once complete email me by Monday 16th April
 * Assessments Project Cost:**

Group: see slide 23 - and work together in your teams to execute this part of your group project. Submission only with the completed final project required.


 * WEEK 10 -** **Quality Management**
 * Group Status Report 002 is due in tonight - please bring with you Report 001 to compare.**
 * Presentation:** [[file:Week11 Project Quality.ppt]]


 * WEEK 11 - Risk Management**
 * Presentation: [[file:Week12 Risk management.ppt]]**
 * Download Risk template - [[file:Risk template.doc]]**
 * Read: Managing project issues - [[file:Managing Project Issues.doc]]**
 * Read: further examples of risk rating - [[file:Risk rating.pdf]]**

We shall have your Group Project meeting next week and then after the meeting you can create your Group - Status Report 002.

Activity:Search the internet and find at least two risk tables/matrices that you could use for a simple risk management policy. Then, develop a risk assessment matrix for your (individual) Holiday Project.

Individual catch-up with all students. Group project work - I would like to have a 'project meeting' with each group to see where you are in the project. If you have not done your Group Status report 002 - you should get this completed in the week and to bring in class next week.
 * WEEK 12 -** **Group project work and/or group meetings**

We will also be doing a small fun activity tonight.

Please ensure that you attend class tonight as we need to go through your project work for your individual and group project work..


 * WEEK 13 -** **Project** **Termination**
 * Presentation: [[file:Week14 Project Termination.pptx]]**
 * Project Failure Factors: [[file:Project Failure Factors.doc]]**
 * Project Success Factors:[[file:Project Success Factors.doc]]**
 * Project Management Maturity: [[file:Project Management Maturity.doc]]**
 * Project Termination Report Template: [[file:Project Termination Report.doc]]**


 * Individual Status Report 002 DUE in tonight **


 * WEEK 14 -** **Work on Group OR Individual project in-class and allow for any questions to be answered with the Lecturer**

Group Status Report 003 DUE in tonight - please bring along with you Report 001 and Report 002 for comparison.

Presentation for tonight was to cover what is expected in your individual project assignment and your group project assignment. Two groups presented their project tonight - well done guys and girls, a great job and very well done by both teams.
 * WEEK 15 -** Final Delivery of your INDIVIDUAL Project (No presentations)
 * Work on Group Project in-class and allow for any questions to be answered.**


 * WEEK 16 - Final Delivery of your INDIVIDUAL Project (No presentations)**


 * Work on Group project in-class and allow for any questions to be answered.**


 * WEEK 17 - Final Delivery of your Group Project and Group Presentation (15 minutes max) of your GROUP Project**
 * Please ensure that you all come into class tonight to participate in your group presentation.**


 * WEEK 18 - Final delivery of your Group Project and Group Presentation**
 * 15 minutes maximum of your group project. Each of the team members needs to address and present their participation into the group work. Please ensure that you all come into class tonight to participate in your group presentation.**

Everyone should attend class tonight please. It is important that each piece of work has been handed in, marked and assessed. It is our last chance to ensure that all work has been completed, and if not will give you this evening and the coming week to complete anything that is outstanding by our final week and end of this course.
 * WEEK 19**

Final marking completed and review of all assessments both group and individual Lecturer will interview each student. Everyone should attend class tonight please. This is our final week - we have alot of things to review and final marking and assessments.