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.
I Have Led teams to execute high level projects to boost growth of the company
So my first project management experience would be managing a volunteer team from different universities from across Nigeria, I had no idea what to do so I winged it. After a while I realized a structure was needed and started putting one in place, it wasn’t easy and it’s still not fully functional. I keep experimenting because I had to recruit more people and everyone seems to have different work behaviours. There has been growth I won’t deny that but also a lot of heartbreaks and challenges.
Currently, I’m managing the creation of our organizational website and since it’s volunteer work the progress is quite slow.
So the main challenge is getting everyone to work efficiently without much supervision.
Change is an inevitable aspect of life. Staying abreast of information keeps an organization relevant.
In healthcare, competition, technology, political inclination, environmental crisis among others have their impact on our projects. Then the advent of A.I which has the tendency to run diverse roles in healthcare services obsolete.
Competition with the human resources has been a tradition for organizations but with computer softwares and applications has another level to it.
In order to show our clients and stakeholders that our values and ethics such as sustainability, flexibility and trust among others are still in place, we will include door delivery, App/ Group one can consult with the doctor, a mobile nurse and so on to improve our services and expand our clientele.
Political inclination can be very tricky but systems can be put in place that does not demean the ethics of the organization as well as the profession.
We will add paid volunteering to our rules, during environmental crisis; a certain part of the workforce are deployed to help during such occurrence.
In the organization where I work we face challenges on dynamics in global of global issue. However, it is required for individuals
in an organizations to be agile, forward-thinking, and socially responsible. To thrive in todays complex environment, project should be adaptable to landscapes, responsive to stakeholder needs, and committed to sustainable practices.
Technology is constantly changing our world and is unquestionably important to the success of projects in the IT industry where we work. In order to be competitive and current in this field, one must be flexible and prepared to make an impression with ground-breaking inventions. One must adjust new project execution tactics in light of social and political shifts that affect consumer behavior, the regulatory environment, and market dynamics.
Thinking about those big global issues, such as technology, competition, social and political change, and the environmental crisis, ask yourself how do these affect my organisation and my projects?
The emergence and continuous development of technology has helped my organisation grow organically and created more competitiveness in the marketplace projecting the organisation in the social limelight. Although the global issue on cybersecurity is a threat to the finanacial institution.
Technology has played a significant role in changing how projects are initiated, managed and delivered. Technology has enabled remote management of multiple projects in different locations. It should be however noted that some of these technological advancements could be disruptive. Its therefore necessary that the modern day project manager is equipped with the necessary knowledge to enable him navigate the complexities associated with current project management trends.
I have learned to work under any condition especially to manage stress at work. As a project manager I have worked in harsh political society and despite the global economic issues. The political l, technological transition as all of these evolves we as a project facilitator and management we must be evolving too. This is called advancement.
In the organization where I work we face challenges on dynamics in global of global issue. However, it is required for individuals
in an organizations to be agile, forward-thinking, and socially responsible. To thrive in todays complex environment, project should be adaptable to landscapes, responsive to stakeholder needs, and committed to sustainable practices.
New Technology has a good effect and a bad one on how project management works. The political and social upheavals in the world are another thing that can not be underrated because of how often it affects certain projects from coming to it’s final stages