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fll{fltvZt $ 0ttl[L Appry rr concepts to Business Decisions 19. Ytiu arc thc project manager an SOW for clients who want Kickstirrter.conr site lirr their in the chapter. a. Start otf by composing an SOW usins a standard SOW template that you fou-nd antl downlttadetl from the Internei. b. Use www.tonrsplanner.com or olher free Cantt chart software to create a Gantt chart for vour project. c. Assume that after your clients review your SOW and Ganrt chart, they request thit you discounr rhe price by 20%.On the basis of the triple constraints, how would you respond? 20. Explore project management software on ven_ dors'websites. Select a single project management [RSt l3.A Business Case 3S3 and need to colnpose you to develop a project, as cliscusscd package, download rhe ciemo, and try it. Make a list of the important features of the package. IJe sure to investig;rte its cloud and collabrtratiorr features. Report your findrngs. 21. Managing a project with Microsoft project is often the approach to ITproject management, but many users prefer to use Microsoft Excel instead. The main reasons are that MS project is too expensive, wastes too much time to set up and keep updated, and is tough to use. The debate between Eicel and Project has valid arguments for either approach. Research the reviews of Excel and MS iroject as project management tools. When is each software appropriate for use? [flst r3 e Steve Jobs (1955-201 1)co-founded Apple Inc. and rein_ vented the PC, music players, phones, tablets, and digital publishing He is regarded as technology ;ndustry,s rnost notable luminary. He continuously managed remarkably rnnovatrve pro1ects_extremely successful ones as weil as many faiiures. Although widely recognized as a marketing and technology guru, Jobs was largely successful because of his project-based approach for managing his business and producing new products. His approach to execut- Ing prolects ultimately changed the business world. Jobs, shared vision project management style offers lessons to help managers focus and motivate their team to get pro1_ ects completed on scheoure, Shared Vision and Accountability A significant part of what made Jobs successful was his persistent push to keep projects,moving while communicat_ ing with his team to ensure they were working toward the shared vision. He stressed accountability and did not let anyone slide on that principle. He got to know everyone rn the team and actively inspired them. Guy Kawasaki, Apple,s chief evangelist and liaison to the Mac developer community, said Jobs appreciated great work. He was well known for giving employees feedback_ publically telling them if they were great or lousy. His bluntness infuriated some people but also motivated them to either do their best or leave. Communication Structure, understanding, and inspiration depend on the one irreplaceable management skill: communicatjon. part ot what made Jobs so successful was h js constant push to keep projects moving while communicating with his te?m to ensure they were working toward a shared vision. He held regular meetings to avoid wasting time with long e-mail chains and having to address the same concerns multiple times. Do Not Just Listen-Understand There is a big difference between listening and under_ standing. Jobs made sure that he understood everyone in his team and that rhey understood him. This is done Oy making people demonstrate that they understand and not simply asking them if they understand. When everyone confirms they are on the same page, they will keej moving forward. Sources: Darton Group (2012), lsaacson (2012), and Kimbrell (2014). Q,uestions 1. Steve Jobs shows the importance of people skills. Explain Jobs' way of motivating people. For example, did he trv to get everyone to like him? Did he try to ger everyone to get along with each other? 2. Why did Jobs' approach to project management work so well for him? 3. What lessons can project managers learn from Jobs? 4. Research Steve Jobs' management style from reputable sources. What did you learn about how people reacted to Jobs'style? 5. Create a checklist of effective project management practrces.
