1. Even on a relatively small team such as this, group and personal interactions are essential to meet project goals, timelines, and even budgets. According to our text, “Working with other people involves dealing with them both logically and emotionally… Leaders need to understand and value their emotions to appropriately respond to the client, project team, and project environment” (Watt, p. 112). One of the tools that every Project Manager should possess is an understanding of Emotional Intelligence and how to apply it. Research this and write a one-page overview discussing Emotional Intelligence. What is it, and why is an understanding of it so important to a Project Manager? Include references
2. You have several tasks associated with this project that you need to keep track of. Using the RACI chart template Download RACI chart templatein the Files section, list each of these known tasks, and designate who is responsible for each with an R, who is accountable for each with an A , who is to be consulted on each with a C, and who is to be informed about each with an I. For example, the Project Manager should be informed (I) about each. The moving of the new equipment should be the responsibility (R) of the Moving and Placement Specialists as should the placement of the equipment. Possibly the Networking Professionals should be consulted (C) about the placement. Be sure to list at least seven (7) tasks.
3. You need to keep track of the costs for both your team, and other project resources. Complete the Resource Histogram for People template Download Resource Histogram for People templatein the Files Section to measure the cost to the project for your team (be sure to include everyone including yourself).
4. Also complete the Resource Histogram for Other Resources template Download esource Histogram for Other Resources templatein the Files section to measure the cost of other resources for this project (include things like laptops, printers, software, moving expenses, wireless routers, etc.) List and estimate the costs for at least six other resources.
5. You need to list the total cost of the project so far. Return to the Work Breakdown Structure you completed in Week 3. Add to it any other project requirement categories and sub-categories that you have noted when you first completed it.
6. Use your updated Work Breakdown Structure to complete a Cost Estimate using the Cost Estimate for the Office Relocation Project template Download Cost Estimate for the Office Relocation Project templatein the Files section.