short answer
Your MET AD 646 Course outline (given to you at the start of the course) we listed the course learning goals as shown below. Let us attempt to gauge your knowledge using your group project as a case study. Other knowledge acquired in the PM courses you took can also be used.
The format is flexible but I have shown an example template for answers to make it easy for you. So you need to fill in your responses where it says A, C, C or X and Y or where there is a gap to write your responses. Most responses will require a sentence or two.
1. Upon completion of this course you will be able to appreciate the role of portfolios, programs and projects within the context of benefits realization. Answer: In my group project we created Program “x”. An example of a project we targeted was “z”
2. Compare the importance of benefits realization with value creation and understand why successful programs need both.
Answer: We identified three benefits: “a”, “b”, and “c”. Because of these benefits the organization benefits from the following values: “x” and “y”
3. You will be able to leverage a modern Project and Program Management (PPM) enterprise tool to plan and map new capabilities at the enterprise level.
Answer: Our team used: “X” enterprise tool to plan and map schedules at the enterprise level. The following capability “Y” of the enterprise tool was very good.
4. You will become familiar with the important terms and concepts related to program and portfolio management and the current processes and knowledge areas of global PPM standards.
Answer: See my PART A for key concepts I learned (nothing to write here since completed this earlier in PART A above).
5. You will be able to demonstrate capability in applying key Program and Portfolio tools, as it pertains to
· Strategy and Portfolio development
· Enterprise Resource Planning
· Managing schedules at the enterprise level
· Centralized Management of risks using PPM software
· Using PPM Reports and Dashboards
Answer: We described our business case, strategy, and comprehensive plan using templates. Examples of two sample templates from our project report is listed below:
a) X
b) Y
6. You will be able to describe the role of the modern Program and Portfolio manager, and distinguish it from the role of the project manager.
Answer: I believe the difference in role and skills between Program Manager and Project Manager is the following---Project Manager should be good at: X . Program Manager should be good at: X and Y.
7. You will be able to discuss the range, scope, structure, culture, and complexity of modern programs and portfolios, and be able to connect them to the organization’s strategic mission and to operations
Answer: For my group project we had the following mission
X: __________
8. You will gain proficiency in integrating the project management life cycle into the higher-level programs, portfolios and operations of an organization, with the commensurate financial metrics and drivers.
Answer: Our projects had the following start and end dates: x and y. They had the following budgets :z
Copy and paste diagram or write project and milestones below….
9. Establish the performance baseline for the program and define the key performance indicators and program metrics required to effectively monitor the delivery of the program benefits.
Answer: As a program manager I will monitor and manage “x” and “y” (example cost? Resource? Schedule? Quality?)
10. Define and prioritize program components and their interdependencies.
Answer: For my project the following are the component projects and their start and end dates.
11. Develop a methodology for stakeholder engagement and define the roles and responsibilities of both internal and external stakeholders.
Answer: For my project I had “x” stakeholders – I am showing an example of ONE stakeholder below and how to engage him/her.
12. Plan and implement the strategy, tactics, and processes needed for successful program management.
Answer: The program plan and strategy and processes are captured in the project template. I will know if my program was good and successful if in the future I see the following results: