Organisational Behavior and People Management ASSG1 PROJ6006

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MODULE 4MODULE 4

Virtual Teams in Global Projects

Learning Activities

Shared Re�ection: Global Teams

As your group continues to develop an HR plan for the project identi�ed in the case study, consider

the fact that the team is comprised of individuals from various locations globally. With these

thoughts in mind, address the following by the end of this module:

What advantages are there to groups comprised of members from around the globe? Would these

advantages be di�erent in complex projects? How?

What challenges do you believe that you personally might have as a PM in managing a project

group over international boundaries? How can you prepare for these challenges?

Once you have posted your own thoughts on these topics, respond to at least one post with

supporting or contrasting opinions.

Assessment 2: Project Human Resource Plan (Part A)

In this module you will continue working, with your group, on the Human Resource Project Plan. By

the end of this module, you will submit a draft of Part A of this plan. To do this, submit the following

components:

Part A (Due at the end of this module):

A draft organisational chart for the project teams: Which of the functional roles will be represented on each of these project teams?

A sta�ng/recruitment plan: What strategies and approaches will you use to bring the appropriate individuals onto these project teams?

A team building plan: What strategies and approaches will you use to e�ectively build a team that will work together in a project management approach to achieve each of the goals?

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In all responses, be sure to incorporate material from the Learning Resources and other sources to

support your group’s position.

There are a number of resources published by the Project Management Institute and other sources

that may be helpful to you in developing the components of this assessment. Some examples

include:

Wallace, S. Project Structure and Organisation. The ePMbook. Accessed 29 February 2016 from:

http://www.epmbook.com/structure.htm

Darnell, R. and Preston, J. Project Management: From Simple to Complex, v. 1.0. Accessed 29 February 2016 from:

http://catalog.�atworldknowledge.com/bookhub/16?e=fwk-38087-ch03_s02

Developing a Project Management Sta�ng Plan. Bright Hub Project Management. Accessed 29 February 2016 from:

http://www.brighthubpm.com/project-planning/88606-developing-a-project- management-sta�ng-plan/

Questions to answer in your sta�ng plan. CapturePlanning.com. Accessed 29 February 2016 from:

http://www.captureplanning.com/articles/13577.cfm

Assemble Your First Project Team. Project Management Institute. Accessed 29 February 2016 from:

: http://www.pmi.org/learning/professional-development/career-central/assemble- your-�rst-project-team.aspx

Submit a draft of Part A of your Assessment at the end of this module.

NOTE: The complete project, including Parts A and B will be due at the end of Module 5.

Assessment 3: Re�ection Part A

In this subject you are to maintain a Re�ection Journal. This journal will provide an opportunity for

you to re�ect on your learning, document lessons learnt, identify global project management

practices you hope to adopt in your career and recognise current strengths, limitations and

struggles. In short, your journal is a tool for re�ecting and developing self-awareness in all matters

relevant to you as a project manager. Throughout each module, you should consider recording one

or more journal entries addressing those topics.

In this Assessment, you are to record a journal entry related to the topics in this module. Address

your thoughts on how the lessons presented in Modules 1-4 apply to your experience of launching

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the group assessment (HR plan). Also consider concepts and strategies that you hope to adopt in

your career.

Submit your journal entry by the end of this module.