Project Management Framework

Due Date: The assignment is due by Tuesday, December 22, by midnight.  Assignments will be checked by SafeAssign for plagiarism. Grading will be done by rubric.

Required Action

Write 500 - 550 word paper succinctly answering the below question:

• Define what the project management framework is and explain what pieces make up the framework. What are the processes and framework? What is the purpose of having a framework?

Assignments will be assessed using the following criteria:

• Content:  the writing showed that you understood the questions the instructor asked, you have delivered a well-written paper with an appropriate introduction and conclusion.  You can use pictures and graphics to enhance your assignment.  However, it is best to leave them out if they do not add to the content of your assignment. 
• Instructions:  you followed all the instructions.
• Formatting:  the document is professional and formatted correctly.  The assignment will specify the accepted length of the paper. You should always include your name on the assignment as well as the title of the assignment. 
• Citations and References:  If you used external references, the full reference is in the proper format with the necessary information.  You cited those references appropriately within the content of your paper.  If you use external references, you MUST include the full reference. You also need to cite the source within your paper. For citations, you can either directly quote the source when the author has something profound to say or you can reword the information from the source when the author has a unique idea. In either case, give credit to the author for the quotation or the unique idea but the bulk of your paper should be you expounding on the author's ideas with your own words and ideas. Do not over-cite your paper. You should research the topic, process the information you learn, present your response to the assignment in your own words, and support that response with citations from your sources. Do not cite every sentence/paragraph of your assignment. 
• Spelling and Grammar - there are few or no spelling or grammar errors. Everyone makes mistakes; therefore, you will receive full points if there are minimal spelling and grammar errors. Use correct spelling and grammar.  The instructor does check for spelling and grammatical errors.  The instructor will not correct spelling and grammar for you, but you will lose points if it is not correct. 

Group Dynamics

Due Date: The assignment is due Tuesday, January 12, by midnight . Assignments will be checked by SafeAssign for plagiarism. Grading will be done by rubric.

Required Actions

• Write 500 to 700 word paper succinctly answering the questions to any two questions presented below:  
• Research and include at least two references and cite in your paper using APA format. 
• How will you incorporate Tuckman's Model into the role of a project manager?
• When a new member joins a current team during the performing stage, how does this affect the team's group dynamics and stage?
• In 1977, Tuckman added a fifth stage to his group development stages.  What is the importance of the "adjourning" stage?
• How does the Tuckman model integrate with creating a high performance team?
• How does Tuckman's model compare to Drexler/Sibbet Team Performance Model?  Is one better than the other?  Explain.
• What are some of the ways you can motivate a team?  How have you motivated teams or employees?

 Assignments will be assessed using the following criteria: 

• Content:  the writing showed that you understood the questions the instructor asked, you have delivered a well-written paper with an appropriate introduction and conclusion.  You can use pictures and graphics to enhance your assignment.  However, it is best to leave them out if they do not add to the content of your assignment. 
• Instructions:  you followed all the instructions.
• Formatting:  the document is professional and formatted correctly.  The assignment will specify the accepted length of the paper. You should always include your name on the assignment as well as the title of the assignment. 
• Citations and References:  If you used external references, the full reference is in the proper format with the necessary information.  You cited those references appropriately within the content of your paper.  If you use external references, you MUST include the full reference. You also need to cite the source within your paper. For citations, you can either directly quote the source when the author has something profound to say or you can reword the information from the source when the author has a unique idea. In either case, give credit to the author for the quotation or the unique idea but the bulk of your paper should be you expounding on the author's ideas with your own words and ideas. Do not over-cite your paper. You should research the topic, process the information you learn, present your response to the assignment in your own words, and support that response with citations from your sources. Do not cite every sentence/paragraph of your assignment. 
• Spelling and Grammar - there are few or no spelling or grammar errors. Everyone makes mistakes; therefore, you will receive full points if there are minimal spelling and grammar errors. Use correct spelling and grammar.  The instructor does check for spelling and grammatical errors.  The instructor will not correct spelling and grammar for you, but you will lose points if it is not correct.