CPMGT 304 Wk 1 Discussion - Communication and Teamwork

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. 

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

Organizational structures and organizational behavior influence the efficiency of operations. Some structures are more appropriate for the project management environment. Communication is a prominent factor that may lead to a project’s success or failure.

Discuss the importance of teamwork. How do communications styles play a role in project management and teamwork?

 Due Monday 

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

CPMGT 304 Wk 2 Discussion - Effective Project Decision-Making

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. 

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

 The ability to make effective decisions is an essential skill for effective project management. An individual must use the information available to make informed decisions in a timely manner. The project manager must be ready to deal with situations that arise. 

 Discuss the techniques and processes for effective project decision making. How does organizational structure determine the decision-making process? 

 Due Monday 

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

CPMGT 304 Wk 3 Discussion - Best Practice for Teams

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. 

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

 There are a variety of organizational structures. A project manager must understand how each structure operates. This understanding enables the project manager to select the best project team and determine how to develop the team to function in that setting. 

 Discuss the key questions to address during project team design and development. What are the best practices for maintaining a productive team? 

Due Monday 

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

CPMGT 304 Wk 4 Discussion - Leadership Theories

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. 

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

 As the corporate world changes, so do leadership theories, styles, and practices. Understanding an organization’s vision and the team goals will help a manager select the best practices to motivate and support the team to reach success.  

Discuss different leadership theories. How do they compare? 

 Due Monday 

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

CPMGT 304 Wk 5 Discussion - Team Work at a Distance

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. 

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

 Project organizational behavior is also applicable to global and virtual team projects. 

 Discuss your own experiences working in teams separated by distance and other barriers. How could you adapt project management styles for virtual teams? 

 Due Monday 

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.