Question:
Within the Discussion Board area, write 450 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates.
Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Please note: This course requires use of the Microsoft Project 2010 (or later) software application. The 2010 version and those released later are similar and suitable for the assignments. Please note the software is not compatible with Mac computers. The course requires a project management software application and in alignment with industry standards, CTU uses Microsoft Project. If you are using a Mac, you must find a comparable project management software tool such as Project Libre or OpenProject. Students who use a Mac should consider the best option to alternative software or use a PC with Project. An internet search for "Project alternatives for Mac" can provide many of these options. Students are expected to review the options and determine the best for success in the course deliverables. Communication with your faculty member early in the course regarding this issue or any others is strongly recommended.
Project management software such as Project 2010 allows project managers to input data related to the project and monitor the project''s progress. One of the first activities a Project Manager performs is to determine the project scope, which is the description of the final deliverable of the project. Once the scope has been defined, project managers can determine the work breakdown structure based on the work needed to the performed in the project. The tasks to get the work done are input into the project's schedule. In Project 2010, the tasks can be input prior to creating the work breakdown structure.
. Based on your experience and assigned readings for the week, provide 3 reasons why project management is important today.
. How different is it today from the past?
. Be sure to share examples to support your answer.
Pick 1 of the following concepts, define it, and provide an example that models it:
. Project
. Program
. Portfolio
. Project management
. Project life cycle
. Project stakeholders
Provide 5 references in APA format