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.
When we think about global issues, we realise that every organisation or project is shaped by what happens in the wider world. Technology, competition, social and political change, and environmental challenges influence decisions, planning, and performance. Reflecting on these issues helps us make better ethical and strategic choices.
Today’s projects are deeply shaped by global forces. Fast-moving technology demands constant adaptation, heightened competition pushes teams to deliver smarter, and shifting social expectations require more transparency and empathy in how we work. At the same time, the environmental crisis forces every project to consider its long-term impact. These factors make modern project management less about following a plan and more about staying flexible, forward-thinking, and responsible.
Thinking about Technology, Rapid technology advancements can mean adapting projects to incorporate new tools or platforms, leading to faster delivery but also potential skill gaps.
Environmental problems like fire outbreaks, windstorms and drought has really affected projects and making project planning a lot more unpredictable. Adapting to these while keeping teams safe and projects on track is a real challenge.
Social & Political Changes: Projects may need to be more flexible to respond to changing regulations, public sentiment.
So the need of a good and skilled project manager comes to play.
Thinking about global revolution, the invention of of AI, great technological approach and advancement, the world needs a very skilled project mangler with great sense of ingenuity to be able to explore these opportunities and make great decisions for the world to see.
In our world today time has really changed due to technology, social, environmental problems, competition. Name it these surely has affected the way project are placed and executed.
For example due to climate change low of rain fall, heat from the sun results in some level of difficulty in carrying out a project but all these are challenges that need to be handled.
Youth unrest due to not getting engaged in a project due to advance in technology is other areas of concern but as a professional these are problems that requires brain storming to give the need solutions to matters arising so as to achieve success.