Portfolio 2013

Reading samples

Learning outcomes of the unit

Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and prior unit readings and assignments

Supporting documentation including any prior learning

Mandatory Readings

· Smith Chapters 11 & 12;

· Australian Contractors Association (ACA) Relationship Contracting;

Optional Readings

· BMA's Caval Ridge Mine;

· Adani Mining Pty Ltd Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project;

Case Study

· Enhanced instructions and grading criteria.

1. Review using clear terminology the key areas and processes of project, program and portfolio management practices as applies to asset rich organisations.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about how and why a large asset owner might use different types of project contracts to manage their projects. You may recall from previous studies when you read Kerzner or the PMBOK how contracts can be used for risk transference? Kerzner in Chapter 19 of Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling has a very comprehensive discussion of Contract Management. Equally in N. J. Smith’s book Chapters 11 and 12 also discuss Contract Management. In Smith the two chapters are authored in the book by David Wright – you might like to read of David’s biography on page xvii. As you read the chapters can you see what might be the motivation by a large asset owner to:

· Influence the project outcomes, performance, and cost through different types of contracts or contract processes?

· Impose on contractor’s contracts that might be unsuitable and beyond the contractor’s capabilities?

· Apply the legal context of contracts in a zealous manner?

You may find it interesting to scan the Australian Contractors Association (ACA) web site to see what their approach to contracts is. Ask yourself whether their view is different to that of David Wright?

Finally the optional readings point you to the QLD Government's Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning web pages for a couple of mine sites. You may find it additionally interesting to reflect on conditions that are increasingly being imposed by third parties, such as governments, external to the asset owner and contractors.

· What additional insights do you also think the optional reading and the case study links provide from previous weeks?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?

Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?

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Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?

Mandatory Readings

· Smith Chapters 11 & 12;

· Australian Contractors Association (ACA) Relationship Contracting;

Optional Readings

· BMA's Caval Ridge Mine;

· Adani Mining Pty Ltd Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project;

Case Study

· Enhanced instructions and grading criteria.

2. Discuss the relevance of tools and techniques for investigating and describing project process related to developing new workings, facilities, equipment, plant and processes for justifying, designing, developing, or maintaining existing facilities and equipment within the context of their technological and asset lifecycle status.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about how and why a large asset owner might use different types of project contracts to manage their projects. You may recall from previous studies when you read Kerzner or the PMBOK how contracts can be used for risk transference? Kerzner in Chapter 19 of Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling has a very comprehensive discussion of Contract Management. Equally in N. J. Smith’s book Chapters 11 and 12 also discuss Contract Management. In Smith the two chapters are authored in the book by David Wright – you might like to read of David’s biography on page xvii. As you read the chapters can you see what might be the motivation by a large asset owner to:

· Influence the project outcomes, performance, and cost through different types of contracts or contract processes?

· Impose on contractor’s contracts that might be unsuitable and beyond the contractor’s capabilities?

· Apply the legal context of contracts in a zealous manner?

You may find it interesting to scan the Australian Contractors Association (ACA) web site to see what their approach to contracts is. Ask yourself whether their view is different to that of David Wright?

Finally the optional readings point you to the QLD Government's Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning web pages for a couple of mine sites. You may find it additionally interesting to reflect on conditions that are increasingly being imposed by third parties, such as governments, external to the asset owner and contractors.

· What additional insights do you also think the optional reading and the case study links provide from previous weeks?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?

Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?

PPMP20013 Unit Profile

PPMP20013 Moodle Web site

Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?

Mandatory Readings

· Smith Chapters 11 & 12;

· Australian Contractors Association (ACA) Relationship Contracting;

Optional Readings

· BMA's Caval Ridge Mine;

· Adani Mining Pty Ltd Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project;

Case Study

· Enhanced instructions and grading criteria.

3. Present and interpret major processes that are based on sound policy, information, and research that enable project justification, tenders, contracts, and selection criteria to occur in an asset rich organisation.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about how and why a large asset owner might use different types of project contracts to manage their projects. You may recall from previous studies when you read Kerzner or the PMBOK how contracts can be used for risk transference? Kerzner in Chapter 19 of Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling has a very comprehensive discussion of Contract Management. Equally in N. J. Smith’s book Chapters 11 and 12 also discuss Contract Management. In Smith the two chapters are authored in the book by David Wright – you might like to read of David’s biography on page xvii. As you read the chapters can you see what might be the motivation by a large asset owner to:

· Influence the project outcomes, performance, and cost through different types of contracts or contract processes?

· Impose on contractor’s contracts that might be unsuitable and beyond the contractor’s capabilities?

· Apply the legal context of contracts in a zealous manner?

You may find it interesting to scan the Australian Contractors Association (ACA) web site to see what their approach to contracts is. Ask yourself whether their view is different to that of David Wright?

Finally the optional readings point you to the QLD Government's Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning web pages for a couple of mine sites. You may find it additionally interesting to reflect on conditions that are increasingly being imposed by third parties, such as governments, external to the asset owner and contractors.

· What additional insights do you also think the optional reading and the case study links provide from previous weeks?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?

Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?

PPMP20013 Unit Profile

PPMP20013 Moodle Web site

Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?

Mandatory Readings

· Smith Chapters 11 & 12;

· Australian Contractors Association (ACA) Relationship Contracting;

Optional Readings

· BMA's Caval Ridge Mine;

· Adani Mining Pty Ltd Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project;

Case Study

· Enhanced instructions and grading criteria.

4. Critically analyse management strategies and operational activities from a broad perspective to ensure safety and quality, to avoid overruns or rework, to manage variations and claims, and to make decisions to discontinue or close projects.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about how and why a large asset owner might use different types of project contracts to manage their projects. You may recall from previous studies when you read Kerzner or the PMBOK how contracts can be used for risk transference? Kerzner in Chapter 19 of Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling has a very comprehensive discussion of Contract Management. Equally in N. J. Smith’s book Chapters 11 and 12 also discuss Contract Management. In Smith the two chapters are authored in the book by David Wright – you might like to read of David’s biography on page xvii. As you read the chapters can you see what might be the motivation by a large asset owner to:

· Influence the project outcomes, performance, and cost through different types of contracts or contract processes?

· Impose on contractor’s contracts that might be unsuitable and beyond the contractor’s capabilities?

· Apply the legal context of contracts in a zealous manner?

You may find it interesting to scan the Australian Contractors Association (ACA) web site to see what their approach to contracts is. Ask yourself whether their view is different to that of David Wright?

Finally the optional readings point you to the QLD Government's Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning web pages for a couple of mine sites. You may find it additionally interesting to reflect on conditions that are increasingly being imposed by third parties, such as governments, external to the asset owner and contractors.

· What additional insights do you also think the optional reading and the case study links provide from previous weeks?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?

Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?

PPMP20013 Unit Profile

PPMP20013 Moodle Web site

Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?

Mandatory Readings

5. Demonstrate an effective, professional level of teamwork and communication and support collaborative peer group learning.

The objective of this week’s topic is to think about how and why a large asset owner might use different types of project contracts to manage their projects. You may recall from previous studies when you read Kerzner or the PMBOK how contracts can be used for risk transference? Kerzner in Chapter 19 of Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling has a very comprehensive discussion of Contract Management. Equally in N. J. Smith’s book Chapters 11 and 12 also discuss Contract Management. In Smith the two chapters are authored in the book by David Wright – you might like to read of David’s biography on page xvii. As you read the chapters can you see what might be the motivation by a large asset owner to:

· Influence the project outcomes, performance, and cost through different types of contracts or contract processes?

· Impose on contractor’s contracts that might be unsuitable and beyond the contractor’s capabilities?

· Apply the legal context of contracts in a zealous manner?

You may find it interesting to scan the Australian Contractors Association (ACA) web site to see what their approach to contracts is. Ask yourself whether their view is different to that of David Wright?

Finally the optional readings point you to the QLD Government's Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning web pages for a couple of mine sites. You may find it additionally interesting to reflect on conditions that are increasingly being imposed by third parties, such as governments, external to the asset owner and contractors.

· What additional insights do you also think the optional reading and the case study links provide from previous weeks?

In this portfolio please reflect on the readings (1st column) and the learning outcome (2nd column). Ask yourself in what way does the readings provide insights into the learning outcome? Maybe they don’t! What are your thoughts?

Are there other insights that you can make from other units that you have studied? Or your work and life experience?

PPMP20013 Unit Profile

PPMP20013 Moodle Web site

Have you any insights you can add from other units you have studies or readings you’ve made?