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1- Read 'A Day in the Life' (p. 19-21 in textbook). Post your response to the following questions: The text book is Larson, Project Management, 7e

· How effectively do you think Rachel spent her day?

· What are your suggestions for improvements?

· Do you think this is an accurate portrayal of what it is like to be a Project Manager?

· Why or Why Not?

2- Read the publication titled "PROJECT MANAGEMENT Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027" using the link below, and write a summary of publications 

· What topic(s) described in the publications intrigued you most and why?

· How does this article increase (or decrease) your interest in Project Management or a career in Project Management?

Link to publication:  https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/job-growth-report.pdf?sc_lang_temp=en

3- Watch the videos on Change Management and Change Resistance located below and share your thoughts on the following points:

· Is Change Management a concern to a Project Manager? Why or Why Not?

· What did you take away from the video that was most relevant for a Project Manager?  Why?

· What information was not important or relevant to a Project Manager?  Why?

· Discuss an example of Change Management that you have experienced and share what worked well and what did not work as well.

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https://www.ted.com/talks/tom_wujec_build_a_tower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?client=mv-google&gl=US&hl=en&v=hcz1aZ60k7w&rl=yes&feature=related&app=desktop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgfrFmphyig

4- Describe a project that you are currently involved in--either at work or home. Briefly describe the project and then respond to the following questions as they apply to your project:

Why is Risk Management necessary for this project?

What are the consequences if Risk Management tools are not utilized? (formally or informally)?

Do you need to manage the change process for this project? What is the risk if you don't? (be specific)

5- Project Management is about clearly defining the project scope, planning will and monitoring the plan for effective execution.

What tools have you learned that you think are most critical to keep projects on track for both cost and timing?

What are the 'pitfalls' that can get in the way of successful project management?

From your readings, are most projects successfully executed? Why or why not?

6- As we come to the end of this course and you have increased your knowledge of Project Management,

· What do you see as the critical skills to be successful in the role of a Project Manager?

· What areas do you still need to develop?

· How do you plan to do this?