Business Question-2-3-assignment-case-study-project-communication-management

PROJ-650: Monitoring and Control

In many projects, stakeholder disconnects occur that can be attributed to a lack of communication. The Project Manager must find a way to ensure that all stakeholders understand the need for resources so that the project is a success. Reporting updates are one of the most effective means of communication because it allows for project risks and challenges to be identified. Once these challenges are identified, it will make it easier for project managers to make clear his resource needs, especially when there are conflicting interests.

Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of project communication management.
• Recognize the importance of managing stakeholders.

Resources

• Textbook: Agile Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Using an Agile Approach
• Textbook: PMP Exam Prep
• Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control: The Practical Project Management of Time, Cost and Risk
• Article: Stakeholder Inclusiveness Enriching Project Management with General Stakeholder Theory
• Article: Project Communications Your Sponsor Will Love
• Template: Status Report PowerPoint Template (PPTX)
• IWU Resources Page
• Website: Evaluating Sources
• Video: How to Get Project Stakeholders on Your Side
• Video: Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders
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Background Information

As we have learned, monitoring and control is crucial throughout the life of the project. In this scenario, it is clear something needs to be done to explain the importance of the work and the need for additional resources.

Instructions

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Review the following resources, as needed:
   1. In Project Management: Agile Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Using an Agile Approach, Chapter 5: Establishing a Shared Vision, Communicating with Stakeholders
   2. In PMP Exam Prep, Chapter 10: Communications
   3. Articles:
      1. Stakeholder Inclusiveness Enriching Project Management with General Stakeholder Theory
      2. Project Communications Your Sponsor Will Love
   4. Videos:
      1. How to Get Project Stakeholders on Your Side (4:56 min) and/or read How to Get Project Stakeholders on Your Side Transcript
      2. Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders – Leadership & Management Training (3:53 min) and/or read Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders – Leadership & Management Training Transcript
3. Use the Status Report PowerPoint Template (PPTX) to collect your thoughts and provide an explanation and ensure everyone is on the same page moving forward.
4. Since we learned that monitoring and controlling are crucial throughout the life of the project, what would you explain to your project sponsor to help them see the importance of your work and the need for resources.
   1. Make sure you explain in the presentation how you will communicate moving forward.
5. Your submission should be a minimum of 350 words.
6. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor by the end of the workshop.