Total 3 presentations. Please follow presentation format see document attached presentation for each week (Please see attached readings for each week) • • • • • A PowerPoint presentation with “DETAILED NOTES” section. The presentation should contain the following: Incorporation and analysis of the readings in the current week, including identification of any apparent gaps in the literature An original research topic related to the week’s literature (the proposed research topic can be related to the general topic for the week or to gaps in the literature for the week, or it can be related to a specific reading for the week) Background information on the research topic, including identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic Evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to business/management practice and their impact on positive social change A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed, scholarly new references 4th assignment For the final paper need to be around 10 pages please see final paper guidelines (document attached) 5th assignment Consider how the research you have reviewed, the presentations you have made and evaluated, and your Final Paper provided a window into this multiple-project environment. • • • Write an assessment of the seminar content and evaluation of the research design. Your post should address the following: How does the research and content presented in this course inform or relate to your individual Doctoral Study? What research methods or strategic analysis approaches might be useful in answering the questions that you have posed? Consider the articles you have read and evaluate how the methods of data collection, research statistics employed, and overall research designs have enlightened your individual approach to research. Is there anything about your approach to your individual research that the literature in this seminar has reinforced or confirmed? Were you exposed to any new theories, models, or sources of data that will be useful in your Doctoral Study? Be specific in your answer. • How do you view yourself as a global change agent in light of the topics covered in this seminar course? Be sure to support your work with a minimum of three citations scholarly sources. Final Paper Guidelines Throughout this seminar experience, you have explored foundational content, past and current research, and trends and innovations in the field of project portfolio management. In addition to acquiring this body of knowledge, you have also considered possible areas for future research in the field. To prepare for this Assignment, identify a research topic for this final paper. Choose from any of the following:  An idea from the general topics in Week 2, 4, or 6  The topic of your own Doctoral Study (if it concerns project portfolio management)  The topic of your own Presentation  Gaps in the literature identified by you or your colleagues during the Discussions in Weeks 2, 4, or 6  A topic from any of the readings from Weeks 2, 4, or 6 Submit an 8- to 12-page evaluation (excluding title page and References section) of your research on project management. In your evaluation, be sure to address the following: Analysis of the Field  What is your analysis of the state of the field of project management? Describe important issues or current dilemmas in the field. Research Topic    State and provide background information for your research topic. What are the current theories and areas of debate for your topic? Are there particular industries or technologies that will be impacted by your topic? If this impact is positive, how can it be maximized, and if negative, how can this impact be mitigated? Future Directions As a global change agent, consider the future directions of project portfolio management to address the following:  Indicate specific areas of further research in this topic that would prove beneficial.  What potential impact might the topic that you have chosen have on the overall state of the field and the future directions of project management research in the next 3–5 years? © 2016 Laureate Education, Inc. Page 1 of 2  What processes and strategies would you recommend that leaders in organizations employ to achieve strategic objectives through the effective selection and management of project portfolios? Your paper should include the following headings: Analysis of the Field, Research Topic, and Future Directions. Please Note: For each page of your paper, you must include a minimum of two APA-formatted scholarly citations. © 2016 Laureate Education, Inc. Page 2 of 2 Presentation Format During one set of paired weeks in this course, you will be appointed as a Presenter. When you are the Presenter, you will prepare an individual academic presentation, much like a poster session. You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation of 7–10 slides to demonstrate your understanding of the research. Outline for Presentations The following PowerPoint presentation outline is suggested: Slide Number Slide 1 Slides 2–3 Slides 4–6 Slides 7–8 Slides 9–10 Contents of Slide should include: Title Slide—Weeks X–X/Week Title/Presenter Name An incorporation and analysis of the Required Resources from this pair of weeks, including identification of an original research topic (related to the general topic for the week, to a specific reading for the week, or to apparent gaps in the literature) An identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic An evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to business/management practice and their impact on positive social change APA-formatted References slide(s) (to include a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed, scholarly new references) Guidelines for Presentations You must use APA formatting throughout your presentation and incorporate direct evidence of addressing the Learning Objectives from the week reading Each of the content slides must include detailed notes/paragraphs in the Notes section with appropriate citation of peer-reviewed, scholarly references. Please refer to the Presentation Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Note: If you choose to include graphics of any kind in your presentation, be prepared to accommodate participants with vision loss. Know that you may have to provide a written description of graphic or pictorial material for a fellow student who is visually impaired. o It is the responsibility of any participant with a disability that limits access to the PowerPoint presentations to contact the Instructor and/or Disability Services to make a specific request regarding this assignment. © 2016 Laureate Education, Inc. Page 1 of 1 
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