For this assignment, you will participate in a forum activity about the Key Concepts & Principles of Project Delivery. Please develop and post an initial response and respond to two classmates per the instructions below.
Initial Response Guidelines:
For your initial post, select a topic from the list below. Please include the topic you selected in the “Topic Title” of your initial post.
- Projects as Systems for Value Delivery
- Project Life Cycles (Traditional, Adaptive, & Hybrid)
- Initiating a Project and the Importance of the Project Charter
Using the PMBOK Guide or any relevant source, summarize the topic. Your summary should include APA 7-compliant in-text citations and references. (Please see the if you are new to APA style.)
Response Guidelines: (Read the assignment due dates carefully. Late submissions will not be accepted for credit.
Your initial submission should be a substantive post (~500+ words). Your response should include APA-compliant in-text citations and references. (Please see the if you are new to APA style.) Your initial post is due by Thursday of Week 1.
- Introduce your chosen topic succinctly, highlighting its overarching role/purpose in project management.
- Offer a concise overview of the key principles or ideas defining your topic. Emphasize the strategic significance of these concepts in the broader context of project management.
- Present a high-level example or scenario that illustrates your topic’s practical implementation and strategic value in real-world project management. This can be drawn from a notable industry case or a significant personal experience.
- Conclude with a powerful statement reinforcing the topic’s relevance and its role in driving project success or innovation.
Responses to Others:
For full credit, you must write thoughtful and analytical responses to the initial posts of at least TWO of your classmates. Each of your responses should be a substantive standalone contribution of at least 150 words that adds depth to the forum. This can be achieved by:
- Providing Relevant Supporting Information:
- Include relevant facts, theories, or examples that contribute to the discussion.
- Relate your response to course content, external research, or real-life examples.
- Clearly demonstrate how this information supports or expands upon the original post.
- Presenting Respectful Counter-Arguments or Debates:
- If you hold a differing viewpoint, articulate it respectfully and constructively.
- Support your perspective with evidence or examples.
- Maintain an academic tone, focusing on ideas and arguments.
- Incorporating Personal Anecdotes:
- Share a personal experience or story that is relevant to the topic.
- Ensure your anecdote clearly connects to the main points of the initial post.
- Support your anecdote with academic or research-based sources to provide context and credibility.
