Discussion 1

"Seven Barriers." There are seven barriers to rational analysis of disruption in the project.

• What are the seven barriers and why do they tend to occur in major projects?

Discussion 2

"Project Productivity Loss." There are ten top causes of project productivity loss.

• The following are the ten most prevalent causes for loss of project productivity. Which occur most frequently in your organization? Why?

Changing work sequence
Skill dilution
Supervision dilution
Overtime/second shift
Rework
Congestion/crowding
Late/changing engineering
Morale
Tools/equipment/materials
Schedule pressure

Discussion 3

"Temperament and Project Management." Please respond to the following:

• Consider your results from the "Keirsey Temperament Sorter II." What is your type?
• Evaluate your personal orientation and identify which parts will be helpful to you in managing projects.
• Identify which parts of your personal orientation will present a challenge to you when managing projects.