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Arianna Green
PMG 320
26 April 2023

Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

A combination of ideas and techniques must be used in effective project management to

guarantee that the project is completed on schedule, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all

stakeholders. Effective project management includes several fundamental principles and

procedures, such as:

1. Goals and objectives that are clear: A project manager must establish goals and

objectives that are both explicit and consistent with the strategic goals of the firm. They

must also be SMART objectives—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-

bound.

2. Planning that works: A project's success depends on effective planning. It includes

defining the project's scope, generating a project plan, a schedule, and identifying risks

and opportunities.

3. Strong leadership: A project manager needs to be an inspiring and motivating team leader

who can help the team reach its objectives. They also need to be skilled at conflict

resolution, task delegation, and effective communication.

4. Effective stakeholder management is essential for successful project management. The

project manager is responsible for identifying the stakeholders and their needs, managing

their expectations, and ensuring their involvement throughout the project's lifecycle.

5. Risk management: Managing risks effectively is essential to the success of any endeavor.

Project managers are required to recognize potential risks, evaluate their implications,

and create solutions to reduce them.

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6. Agile approaches: Project management is increasingly utilizing agile methodologies.

They place a strong emphasis on pliability, adaptability, and ongoing development.

7. Monitoring and controlling the project is essential for effective project management.

Project managers need to monitor progress in relation to the plan, spot deviations, and act

appropriately when necessary.

8. Knowledge management is a final requirement for efficient project management. To

make future projects better, project managers must record and distribute lessons learned.

Several illustrations of good project management principles and techniques were covered in

Module 7 of the course. For instance, in the case of the "SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule" project,

specific goals and objectives were established, thorough planning was carried out, and risk

management techniques were applied. The project also shown strong stakeholder management,

project monitoring, and leadership. The "Construction of the Burj Khalifa" project is yet another

illustration. This project served as an excellent case study for the significance of good planning,

capable leadership, and stakeholder management. The project team made use of agile approaches

to ensure the project remained adaptable and flexible in the face of changes in scope and

timeline.

Good project management calls for a mix of guidelines and procedures that guarantee the

project's successful completion. The following are essential elements of effective project

management: clear goals and objectives, efficient planning, strong leadership, stakeholder

management, risk management, agile approaches, project monitoring and control, and knowledge

management.
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In terms of my personal growth, continuous learning and improvement are crucial for

project management. Even though I feel I have a thorough comprehension of some subjects,

there is always an opportunity for development and learning. Project management abilities can

be improved by considering prior experiences, getting feedback, and enrolling in courses or

certification programs.

Working my way through the Starbucks company entails a lot of Project Management

knowledge, but it is very useful even just as a Barista for Starbucks as well. Even though

working as a barista at Starbucks may not directly include project management duties, project

management abilities can still be helpful in this position. Here are a few examples:

1. Taking care of customer orders: As a barista, it is my and our duty to take care of

numerous orders from customers at once, making sure they are accurate and delivered on

time. This calls for abilities like prioritization, time management, and multitasking, all of

which are crucial to project management.

2. Implementing process improvements: As a barista, I spot chances to enhance processes

concerning customer service, inventory control, or order fulfillment. I help operations run

more smoothly and improve the customer experience by utilizing project management

abilities to design and carry out these enhancements.

3. As a member of a team of baristas, we all need to work together to ensure that orders are

handled quickly, and that business is running smoothly. Effective communication,

teamwork, and delegation are all necessary for this, and they are all essential project

management abilities.

4. Supporting special events: Starbucks may organize unique events, such as holiday sales

or charitable endeavors. By making unique drinks or foods, sprucing up the shop, or

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interacting with customers, baristas and I can help support these events. I help each year

to make sure that these activities are successful by using project management techniques

including planning, coordination, and execution.

Throughout this Project Management class, it has helped me open my perspective and vision to

how I have already been using these new Project Management skills and implementing new ones

as well while working with my team. I am personally happy as well as proud of my progress of

my PM skills, even though it was only over about seven weeks, and I am excited to see the new

skills and knowledge I can bring to Starbucks, and new work experiences.