| Read the Case Study titled “Creating a Methodology” that begins on page 11 (in Part 1) in the Kerzner text. There is some reluctance by the executives of the firm to adopt formal project management processes. Suppose that you have been hired as a consultant to help John Compton’s company to implement this change. Write a short report (2-3 pages, 500-800 words) that encapsulates answers to the questions below. Be sure to offer your recommendation on what should be done to inaugurate a formal management process, stressing the advantages based on what you have learned in this module. What are some of the key challenges to implementing project management philosophies and methodologies into organizations? As an external consultant, which of the project management organizational structures (matrix, projectized, and functional) would you recommend to John Compton and his executives to adopt? Support your rationales. Is it acceptable for the Project Management Office (PMO) to report to the chief information officer, or should they report to someone else? If no, to whom should they report? Share your reasons. Should Enterprise Project Management (EPM) methodologies be designed around organizational culture or dynamic project elements? What are the pros and cons of choosing either one? Can all of the benefits of implementing Project Management processes and methodologies be realized by an organization? Why or why not? |
