UO PEOPLE- BUS 5611- MANAGING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS- WEEK 6 DISCUSSION

Write a detailed blog entry describing how thinking in terms of win/win can help manage stakeholders and project communications

You work in the human resources department of a company that has just undergone a new organizational working team concept (working in virtual teams). You have been chosen as the team leader for a five-member team to design policies and procedures for the newly designed virtual teams concept and present your recommendations to the leadership team. Your immediate task is to organize and assign each team member with their specific assignments to complete the project. Describe how you would go about creating an implementation plan, including which team member is assigned to which tasks. Address the following in your plan: Identify at least 3 potential team conflict challenges and how you as the team leader plan to address each challenge.

You work in the human resources department of a company that has just undergone a new organizational working team concept (working in virtual teams). You have been chosen as the team leader for a five-member team to design policies and procedures for the newly designed virtual teams concept and present your recommendations to the leadership team. Your immediate task is to organize and assign each team member with their specific assignments to complete the project. Describe how you would go about creating an implementation plan, including which team member is assigned to which tasks. Address the following in your plan: Explain your role as the leader and the importance of collaboration and communication. Define both collaboration and communication. Provide 1–2 examples of collaboration and communication from a team perspective.

You work in the human resources department of a company that has just undergone a new organizational working team concept (working in virtual teams). You have been chosen as the team leader for a five-member team to design policies and procedures for the newly designed virtual teams concept and present your recommendations to the leadership team. Your immediate task is to organize and assign each team member with their specific assignments to complete the project. Describe how you would go about creating an implementation plan, including which team member is assigned to which tasks. Address the following in your plan: Describe at least 3 ideas for how you will assign tasks to each team member.

Explain each of four frames of organizations. And How can they help project managers understand the organizational context for their projects?  -Structural frames -human resource frame -political frame -Symbolic frame

What are the core responsibilities of a Stakeholder Liaison in projects with diverse interest groups?

Read the situation well and answer the questions below it: The group of Chinese working women participate in a yoga class in Beijing as a way to deal with excessive stress levels caused by long working hours and trying to achieve a work/life balance. Working women in China have high levels of stress because in Chinese culture women are expected to take more responsibility for family matters than in other cultures. As an individual approach to managing stress, yoga is a noncompetitive physical exercise that combines stretching, mental imagery, breathing control, physical postures, and meditation. Yoga reduces stress, anxiety, and muscle tension, provides a mental diversion from work pressures, and promotes physical well-being by lowering blood pressure and heart rate.   1) Based on above given scenario how forces act as stimulants to change, and what is the difference between planned and unplanned change?   2) After the reading of this scenario how you will relate with four main…

Core and critical challenges faced by the project leaders in a crisis

Read the situation well and answer the questions below it: The group of Chinese working women participate in a yoga class in Beijing as a way to deal with excessive stress levels caused by long working hours and trying to achieve a work/life balance. Working women in China have high levels of stress because in Chinese culture women are expected to take more responsibility for family matters than in other cultures. As an individual approach to managing stress, yoga is a noncompetitive physical exercise that combines stretching, mental imagery, breathing control, physical postures, and meditation. Yoga reduces stress, anxiety, and muscle tension, provides a mental diversion from work pressures, and promotes physical well-being by lowering blood pressure and heart rate.    After the reading of this scenario how you will relate with four main approaches to managing organizational change?

explain why understanding organizational culture is essential in the management of projects

How does effective communication and alignment within the organization support the implementation of long-term plans?

"How do Business Relationship Managers ensure that project outcomes align with organizational strategies and objectives?"

Open dialogue and communication channels, like in the case of Coca-Cola, can be useful in preventing conflict. Discuss the various sources of conflict in business, as well as conflict resolution approaches that can be adopted by managers and project leaders.

Storming is a stage of team development. Regarding the DIGICEL Company that operates in the Caribbean discuss the Storming stage, specifically noting the following: How awareness of each stage of the model would assist the organization reach its highestlevel of performance.

Organizations today understand the vital importance of technology that supports the effective and efficient collaboration of a global and cross-cultural workforce. Companies are moving toward organizational designs where the workforce is centered on project-based teams. Organizational leaders are focused on ensuring that the technology available in the workplace supports team collaboration and the workspace. You work for an organization that over the past 7 years has expanded into both Canada and India. During a recent leadership meeting, the need for an updated employee vacation policy was discussed in light of the fact that the organization now has employees working in global markets. Imagine that you have been assigned as the team leader of a newly created team assigned to review the current company vacation policy and provide recommendations for updating the policy. You have determined that the first thing that you should do as the leader of this newly minted team is to build a…

How can businesses ensure effective communication and collaboration with outsourced development teams to achieve project success?

Which of the following describes social cohesion? A) Camaraderie among community members to address economic and health disparities and the strength of those relationships. B) Influences what people choose to do as a group to improve their community, how much effort they put into it, and their staying power when group efforts fail to produce results. It is often described as the “glue” that binds communities together. C) The processes and conditions among people and organizations that lead to their accomplishing a goal of mutual social benefit, usually characterized by interrelated constructs of trust, cooperation, civic engagement, and reciprocity reinforced by networking. D) None of the above

Discuss the basic elements of collaboration theory and how it differs from traditional forms of public participation. What are the necessary requirements for implementing successful collaboration?

You are leading a team responsible for a very important strategic initiative at your company. You have launched the project, and your team is very motivated and excited to move forward. You have the sense, however, that your sponsor and some other stakeholders are not fully engaged. What do you do to engage them?

What approaches do effective managers take to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively?

scan any IT industry magazines or websites to find an example of an IT project that had problems due to organizational issues. Write a short paper summarizing the key stakeholders for the project and how they influenced the outcome

Change management is a critical aspect of organizational management that deals with the process of transitioning individuals, teams, and entire organizations from a current state to a desired future state. Whether implementing new technologies, restructuring operations, or adapting to market shifts, effective change management is essential for minimizing disruptions and maximizing successful outcomes. Key components of change management include clear communication, stakeholder engagement, leadership support, and a structured approach to planning and implementation. Additionally, fostering a culture of resilience, agility, and continuous learning is vital for navigating complex and unpredictable changes effectively. By prioritizing change management practices, organizations can increase their capacity to innovate, adapt, and thrive in today's dynamic business environment. How can leaders cultivate a change-ready culture within their organizations to facilitate successful change…

List and describe organizational culture elements that are helpful in planning and managingprojects as well as those that may hinder projects.

Management is a crucial aspect of any organization, encompassing the coordination of resources, processes, and people to achieve specific goals and objectives efficiently and effectively. Effective management involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling various aspects of the organization to ensure optimal performance and productivity. It requires clear communication, strategic decision-making, problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire teams to work towards common objectives. Successful management also involves adapting to changing enviroğiments, fostering innovation, and continuously improving processes to stay competitive in dynamic markets.   Question: How does effective management contribute to organizational success and sustainability in today's rapidly evolving business landscape?

Following mini-case scenarios involve ethical dilemmas associated with projectmanagement. How would you respond to each situation, and why?  Jack NietzcheYou returned from a project staffing meeting in which future project assignments were finalized. Despiteyour best efforts, you were unable to persuade the director of project management to promote one ofyour best assistants, Jack Nietzche, to a project manager position. You feel a bit guilty because youdangled the prospect of this promotion to motivate Jack. Jack responded by putting in extra hours toensure that his segments of the project were completed on time. You wonder how Jack will react to thisdisappointment. More importantly, you wonder how his reaction might affect your project. You have fivedays remaining to meet a critical deadline for a very important customer. While it won’t be easy, youbelieved you would be able to complete the project on time. Now you’re not so sure. Jack is half- waythrough completing the documentation…