Think Sessions in Project Management
You have been asked to put together a brainstorming session to identify risk for a new project. Explain the purpose and rationale of the risk identification process, discuss and explain the role of the facilitator for the brainstorming session, and identify the maximum number of risks that should be considered at this point.
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Managing risk is essential for the success of a project because it: (1) Provides an adequate rationale for making decisions in regards to operational requirements and establishes a baseline to achieve project and program goals; (2) Exposes issues at the forefront of a project, which ...
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This excerpt explains why managing risk is essential for the success of a project and the role that a facilitator plays during brainstorming sessions.
Group Development and Organizational Culture
1. Team development occurs in four primary stages: forming, storming, norming, and performing. Obviously, the ideal state is performing, and performing at a high level. What kinds of behaviors would you expect to see in the forming stage, and what can you do to solidify the team?
2. In real life, project managers rarely have only one project to focus on. The same is true of many of the team members. This often creates dual reporting lines that don't follow the traditional organizational structures. How can you use the organization's culture to help minimize conflicting agendas that the team members may have to deal with? Please cite references.
I need some infromation and ideas on how to address these questions. Thank you.
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