Posted by: @ashleyfitzsimmons One important component of closing is creating a project closure report. This project closure report lists every activity that is required in order to close the project....

@nicoleb you make a good point. A big part of planning is understanding the possibility of absence, as well as timeline flexibility. There should be a fair way to incorporate vacation/absence in a man...

@eowinomsm-edu agreed, being on the same page is the first step. Communicating effectively allows everyone to work on one accord, and keeps conflict and confusion from hindering the project. It also e...

Posted by: @ala26 Communication is extremely important for a successful outcome. Each member of a team should know that they must communicate if they have any issues where they cannot make the deadli...

Posted by: @niya-j A project cannot be implemented if there is no team to execute the plan. In the given scenario, I believe it is worth it to revisit the initial plan to have the project be successf...

Posted by: @llefevre A milestone is a significant point or event in a project, also milestones have zero duration because they represent a specific point or event. It’s inevitable that not all milest...

There may be a range of causes that lead to missed milestones, including technical issues, environmental issues, or even improper planning. Sometimes milestones can be missed for reasons that are comp...

Posted by: @jmbellanich I think that the longer a project goes, the smaller changes the project team can make to the schedule, budget, and design without consequence. To give an example, it would be ...

@Puneet provides a great explanation. The planning phase is one of the most important in the project lifecycle. It would make sense to identify a good project manager in this phase being that planning...

@delany makes a great argument. Planning and preparations are notably the first part of the PDCA cycle. Being prepared is vital if you have hopes of success for your project. Lack of communication cou...

I believe that prioritizing is important in a matrix organization because there is a possibility that you'll work on more than one project at once. This can lead to overload on team members, consideri...

@ps689 I also work for a company that utilizes a matrix organization structure. Things can pickup pace and be a bit confusing at times because of the multiple managers and projects. As you highlighted...

Posted by: @srg36 I work within a matrix organization, but as Dr. Simon mentioned in his lecture about his experience with a previous company, I would label it as a weak matrix organization. The reas...

Posted by: @gingeranderson As a project manager, I believe the ideal team would be comprised of someone who is a technical expert, an expert on the regulatory processes of the industry, and someone w...

Excellent communication skills are vital in the workplace for project management because this helps with time management and efficiency. Being able to communicate well keeps the staff more focused on ...