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Parallel Training Project Management Blog
From beginner’s guides to breakdowns of advanced topics, our blog covers key project management topics. These can supplement your learning on one of our project management training courses, or provide a starting point for your own project management learning.
Contexts – Environmental Legislation – Feedback Required
List and describe 5 important legislative requirements which the project manager must take into account when planning a project Environmental […]
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Estimating – Feedback Required
Explain the prerequisites required for each of the following 3 estimating methods (30 Marks) Comparative Estimating Bottom up / Analytical […]
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Situational Leadership – Feedback Required
Explain what is meant by situational leadership in a project environment (10 Marks) The Hershey and Blanchard situational leadership model […]
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5 Differences Between Project Manager And Project Sponsor
1. During the concept phase the project sponsor will be responsible for defining the requirements and benefits for the business […]
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Feedback Please – Organisations And Structures
List and describe five roles associated with a project environment include in your answers the responsibility of each role […]
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Matrix (Strenghts And Wekanesses) – Feedback Required
List & Describe 3 advantages of a matrix organisation structure when used within a project environment ? 30 Marks Make […]
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Tender Procsss – Feedback Required
List and Describe 5 typical stages in the process for selection of a supplier via a competitive tender ? ITT […]
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Benefits Of Reviews – Feedback Required
Explain the importance of Project Reviews (10 Marks) Project reviews act as decision points as to whether to continue with […]
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Effective Communication – Feedback Required
Explain 5 distinct aspects which the project manager should consider when preparing a communications plan Who What How When Feedback […]
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Programme Benefits – Feedback Required
Explain 5 distinct benefits of managing groups of projects as programmes rather than as individual unconnected projects. Ensure that you […]
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Configuration Management – Feedback Required
List and Describe 5 elements that would be performed as part of an effective configuration management process ? Planning Identification […]
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Structured Methods – Feedback Required Please
Explain 5 advantages to an organisation of adopting a structured method for project management ? (50 Marks) Business case – […]
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