TASK 1: At least 450+ words
TASK 1: At least 450+ words provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions: As a project manager, what are your strengths and opportunities for improvement? Additional INFO Assigned Readings: Chapter 4 – Project Team Members TASK 2: At least 3 pages: APA format QUESTIONS QUESTIONS What do you think most likely happened next? What could Eddie do next if Gary refused to sign the documents? Considering the complexities of stakeholder conflicts, what alternative approaches could Eddie explore to address the challenges in prioritizing and scheduling activities within the engineering research laboratory? In light of the ongoing conflicts and Gary’s reluctance to intervene, what long-term strategies could Eddie implement to foster a culture of collaboration and stakeholder respect within the organizational structure, ensuring smoother project management in the future? How can Eddie proactively mitigate resistance from department managers and build alliances with key stakeholders to ensure a more cooperative approach in aligning priorities and schedules within the new facility? Requirements: Addresses each of the 5 components outlined above. Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited. A minimum of 3 – 5 sources (excluding the course textbook) from scholarly articles or business periodicals is required. Include your best critical thinking and analysis to arrive at your justification. USEFUL INFO FOR THE ABOVE 5 POINTS: TEXTBOOK THEORY CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Conflicts can occur anywhere in the project and with anyone. Some conflicts are severe while others are easily solvable. In the past, project managers avoided conflicts when possible. Today, we believe that conflicts can produce beneficial results if the conflicts are managed correctly. There are numerous methods available to project managers for the resolution of conflicts. The methods selected may vary depending on the severity of the conflict, the person with whom the conflict exists and his/her level of authority, the life‐cycle phase of the project, the priority of the project, and the relative importance of the project as seen by senior management. Facilities Scheduling at Mayer Manufacturing Eddie Turner was elated with the good news that he was being promoted to section supervisor in charge of scheduling all activities in the new engineering research laboratory. The new laboratory was a necessity for Mayer Manufacturing. The engineering, manufacturing, and quality control directorates were all in desperate need of a new testing facility. Upper‐level management felt that this new facility would alleviate many of the problems that previously existed. The new organizational structure (as shown in Figure I) required a change in policy over use of the laboratory. The new section Read More