Q1:

Discussion: Project management methodologies

How do you decide what methodological approach to take when managing an information technology project? The two industry standards for project management approach a systems view of a project very differently, even though the end goal remains the same: to produce and implement information technology.

For Discussion, you will analyse and discuss two major project management methodologies: the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the Projects in Controlled Environments.

To complete this Discussion:

Post: Post your summary of a systems view of a project. Analyse the Project Ma nagement Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Projects in Controlled Environments interpretations of the systems view. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each interpretation.

Q2:

Discussion: Information technology project manager skills (Focused Discussion) Collapse

The role of the IT project manager is to lead the project team to accomplish project goals and to avoid chaos and failure. That said, how exactly does a project manager manage expectations, resolve conflict, overcome obstacles, facilitate meetings and motivate the project team? In this Focused Discussion, you will consider essential skills that a project manager needs to have.

To complete this Discussion:

Post three skills that you think are most important for an information technology project manager and analyse why you think these are most important skills and where you think in the life cycle of a project they would be used.