Consolidated portfolio

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

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

1. Explain the relevance of systems thinking to the project, program and portfolio manager.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

2. Identify different systems thinking tools and techniques to aid project managers solve project problems.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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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PPMP20012 Moodle Web site

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

Mandatory Readings

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

3. Assess the relevance of systems engineering to project cases.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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?

PPMP20012 Unit Profile

PPMP20012 Moodle Web site

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

Mandatory Readings

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

4. Describe how systems engineering concepts and methodologies can help a project, program and portfolio managers organise a project.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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?

PPMP20012 Unit Profile

PPMP20012 Moodle Web site

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

Mandatory Readings

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

5. Explain the importance of appropriate selection of project management (PM) application systems in regards to meeting the internal and external objectives of a project.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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?

PPMP20012 Unit Profile

PPMP20012 Moodle Web site

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

Mandatory Readings

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

6. Describe how the use of project management (PM) application systems can lead to effective PM knowledge management and decision making.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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?

PPMP20012 Unit Profile

PPMP20012 Moodle Web site

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

Mandatory Readings

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

7. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of different manual and electronic project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems within each PPPM knowledge area over the life cycle of a project, program or portfolio.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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?

PPMP20012 Unit Profile

PPMP20012 Moodle Web site

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

Mandatory Readings

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

8. Identify how project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems can assist project managers to monitor performance and manage changes within a project.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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?

PPMP20012 Unit Profile

PPMP20012 Moodle Web site

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

Mandatory Readings

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

9. Propose appropriate project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems to support successful project, program and portfolio execution in different industry domains.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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?

PPMP20012 Unit Profile

PPMP20012 Moodle Web site

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

Mandatory Readings

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to SEBoK'

· SEBoK: 'Introduction to Systems Engineering';

· SEBoK: Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples

· Kerzner (2013) Chapters 2.1; 2.6 - 2.8; 2.21;

· AS/NZS 15288:2015 Introduction;

Optional Readings

· AS ISO 21504:2016 Project, programme and portfolio management—Guidance on portfolio management;

10. Discuss contemporary developments in the use of project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems.

The objective of this week’s topic is to make sure you have a broad understanding of

· The unit’s fundamental objectives;

· Systems Thinking

· Systems Engineering

· Project, Program and Portfolio management;

· The Deepwater Horizon and Texas City disasters

· The challenges that face organisations like BP, it’s partners and the broader community;

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?

PPMP20012 Unit Profile

PPMP20012 Moodle Web site

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