How do resource smoothing and resource leveling differ from each other? Resource smoothing aims to maintain original project deadlines while increasing project costs. On the other hand, resource leveling does not alter the existing resource capacity but instead emphasizes rescheduling, which may have an impact on project deadlines. The accompanying diagram, sourced from the APM […]
Various definitions of the concept of quality have been put forward. One generic definition (Pass, 2006b) is as follows: The overall characteristics of a product or service that fulfill the requirements of customers in terms of quality. This definition aligns with the viewpoint of Joseph Juran, who, in the 1950s, defined quality as ‘fitness for […]
Experts have a clear understanding of the potential advantages that diversity brings to teams and organizations. APM acknowledges that diverse teams generally outperform homogeneous ones. This correlation is increasingly evident in the performance and financial outcomes of organizations. Does this align with your personal experience? In a previous section, you explored exceptional and high-performing teams. […]
Put yourself in the role of a project manager collaborating with MTD, an events company. Considering the difficulties and problems that MTD encounters in their projects, what insights have you gained this week that could offer assistance? If an iterative approach were employed in organizing an event as a project, what would be the consequences? […]
It is now time to review a case study that focuses on ethical behavior. Access the Open APM’s ethics case study resource provided below to read a scenario concerning ethics in projects. Can you pinpoint a few instances of professional conduct highlighted in this scenario? Reflect on the skills employed to integrate ethical considerations into […]
Dear Cohort 9 Participant, I hope this email finds you well. We are writing to inform you that you have been added to one of 10 Teams in Cohort 9 of the Project Management course. Congratulations! In order to collaborate and communicate effectively with your team members, I would like to encourage you to join your […]
