ProjectManagement.co.za
ProjectManagement.co.za

ProjectManagement.co.za

Project Management courses and training in South Africa and other African countries

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    • ALL COURSE SUMMARIES
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Common Language

Using a glossary to support conversations
An Enabled Project Management Environment 

Using a glossary forĀ discussions

20 May 201730 May 2017 Tania Melnyczuk Common Language, List of Terms, Project Management Concepts

In discussions aimed at bringing about organisational changes, we should agree on the definitions of abstract terms we use.

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Abstract terminology in Project Management
An Enabled Project Management Environment 

The importance of defining abstract terms

16 April 201720 October 2017 Tania Melnyczuk Common Language, List of Terms, Project Management Concepts

In Project Management, we need to clearly define what we mean by terms such as system, method, methodology, framework, process, vision, strategy and tactic. Everything at work changes based on how we understanding such terms.

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Abstract terminology and the big picture in Project Management - Eagle metaphor
An Enabled Project Management Environment 

From abstract to concrete

5 April 20176 April 2017 Tania Melnyczuk Common Language, List of Terms

In projects, defining abstract terms helps us see the broader context, allowing us to better see where to zoom in.

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Learning For How The World Works Now 

Why the fuss about words? Why not just get on with the job?

31 January 201714 July 2020 Tania Melnyczuk Common Language, Critical Thinking, List of Terms, PCP, Personal Study, Project Management Concepts

When we study Project Management to address real problems, then the meaning of words (and the implications of these words) matter a whole lot more.

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Real-world value
An Enabled Project Management Environment 

The significance of Project Management maturity

10 January 20173 August 2017 Tania Melnyczuk Common Language, Governing Principles For Implementing Project Management Via Training, Habit, PRINCE2Ā®

Training does not begin with ‘staff’. The first step is to equip the senior decision-makers to set a strategic direction for Project Management, and to set measures for what real-world ‘success’ would be.

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Definitions of risk and project risk from a variety of sources.
Learning For How The World Works Now 

Building your List of Terms

5 January 201716 March 2017 Tania Melnyczuk Common Language, Habit, List of Terms, PCP, Personal Study, Project Management Concepts

Your List of Terms should allow you to use a variety of tools to distil and crystallise your comprehension of the terms, and to discuss them with others.

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