Hello, this module focuses on how to manage projects in a complicated world. The world is changing rapidly and in unpredictable ways. Just consider the changes caused by new technology, worldwide trade and competition, social and political disturbances, and the environmental emergency.
You might think that project management has little to do with these major global matters. However, all kinds of organizations, whether large or small, are impacted by the world they operate in. How a company understands and responds to this complexity influences the projects it chooses to undertake and how it handles them.
This week, we begin by examining frameworks that help us grasp this intricate world. These frameworks guide our actions, responses, and decision-making in the face of complexity.
Next, we delve deeply into various methods and practices for managing projects when faced with uncertainty, instability, and change. These methods include linear approaches and life cycles, often known as the waterfall method, as well as iterative or agile approaches. You will explore the pros and cons of these methods, as well as the ongoing debates about them.
By the end, you’ll grasp how to use and blend these methods effectively to achieve successful project outcomes.
To start off this week, we’re interested in hearing about your experiences. Considering those major global issues like technology, competition, social and political changes, and environmental problems, think about how they impact your organization and the projects you’re involved in.
Feel free to share your experiences with fellow learners in the discussion.
Staying up to date with trends is a necessity as a project manager.
Okocha Marvellous
Cohort 27, Team 8
As an aspiring PM, I see factors (global issues) such as technological advancement, competition, social and political shifts, and environmental challenges as things that have the ability to significantly impact organizations and projects. Technology drives innovation and efficiency, and will require training and learning on my part, while competition demands delivering unique value. Social and political changes shape compliance, governance, and stakeholder expectations, and will affect how I may need to carryout certain projects, and environmental problems will require engaging and exploring various sustainable practices.
As a project manager, I’d consider how global issues like rapid technological advancements, increasing competition, social changes, political shifts, and environmental concerns impact my organization and projects. This means adapting to new tech and mitigating cybersecurity risks, staying competitive through agile methodologies and differentiation, prioritizing social responsibility and sustainability, navigating regulatory changes and geopolitical complexities, and incorporating environmental considerations into project planning to ensure success and relevance.
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As a PM in training,changes in the global world of complexity via new technology in making a daily demand of doing things in a better way and evolving methodologies that demands constant communication and collaboration
As a project manager in training,Considering the technological context i have exposed to certain knowledge which i have no previous idea such as padlet. This is just to say recent technological advances improve knowledge.
Social changes also in my way of reasoning and addressing situations amongst other things i engage in.
Communication skills helps better in environmental situations.
Communicate properly,follow ethical standards, uphold values, be ready to adapt and adjust to social situations in short-term:be flexible and avoid frustration when making difficult decisions.
Technology challenges me to stay relevant..
As a project manager in training, I feel these forces shaping the way I approach my work. Technology challenges me to keep learning and adopt new tools so my projects stay relevant. Competition reminds me that speed, creativity, and efficiency are no longer optional but necessary. Social and political changes can shift priorities overnight, so I have to be flexible and aware of external influences. The environmental crisis pushes me to think beyond delivery and ensure that the projects I manage leave a responsible and sustainable impact.
Technology shapes how projects are executed, demanding constant upskilling and new tools. Competition pushes for faster delivery, innovation, and cost efficiency. Social and political change can shift priorities, regulations, and stakeholder expectations. The environmental crisis drives sustainability goals, requiring projects to balance impact with responsibility.
Oro-Oghene Sarah Oyibode.
Team 8, cohort 27.
In my organizational context, changes help us to evolve and stay relevant on the job. New technology makes the work easier, though it comes with operational challenges, we give ourselves to learning and upgrade to know how best it works. Political and social changes:I think this is where thinking ethically comes to play;being able to uphold your values and standards. Competition pushes us to out-do our competitors by raising our standards, give quality over quantity and ensure to deliver within the stipulated time frame. Environment crisis are managed properly by communicating with the right people and carry out proper survey and research on the environment to prevent the project from being stopped or disrupted.
The most important and professional thing to do is to be flexible, ready to adjust and adapt, communicate properly, follow trends, and uphold the values set to ensure the success of a project.