Option #1: Project Management Simulation- Scenario A - Management Levers

This simulation will take approximately 90 minutes, after which you will organize your thoughts and notes in a written paper. Take notes on what actions you took and why.

Simulation: Project Management Simulation: Scope, Resources, Schedule V3

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Compose and describe your thoughts about which options you chose during the simulation including the criteria you used to select options, the tradeoffs you considered, and any analysis you conducted.

Explain your choice relative to scope, resources, and schedule.

Explain how project characteristics, such as deadlines and team skill levels, affect team morale and work quality.

Convey the impact of managers' decisions on team morale and work quality, including how much time to spend on meetings and coaching, impact of overtime and outsourcing, and staffing levels.

Finalize your thoughts about the simulation play, including what you learned about managing projects.