Project Sponsorship Leadership and Estimating Techniques in Project Management Case Studies
Overview
This document presents analytical responses to case study questions examining project management practices. It analyzes leadership failures in project sponsorship through the example of Al Zink's avoidance of decision-making responsibility, and evaluates project estimation techniques including three-point estimating and analogous estimation methods for determining project parameters.
What this coursework covers
- Case Study 1 Analysis: Invisible project sponsor behavior and its impact on project progress and team dynamics
- Case Study 2 Part 1: Two estimating techniques - three-point estimating and analogous estimation approaches
- Case Study 2 Part 2-3: Factors influencing technique selection and recommendation of analogous estimating for project planning
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Case Study 1
Question 4
The actions of Al Zink prove that he is trying to be an invisible project sponsor. In many events, he seems to avoid making important decisions related to the progress of the project. As the main project sponsor, he has the main responsibility of offering clear steps that can resuscitate every project aspect and offset the project. The case study show that Al Zink avoids to take responsibility because he avoids to initiate any development in the project.
Question 5
Al Zink aims to be an invisible project sponsor because he makes Fred decide on his behalf. He also estranges himself from direct decision making by allowing Fred to make major decisions on his behalf without asking for his permission. Fred then explained the impact of such initiatives on the end of the project to the company president and Al Zink.
Question 6
Based on the information in the case study, it is clear that the relationship between Al Zink and Fred is not as smooth as their position requires. Based on their position, Fred must serve as a subordinate. The main decision should come from Al Zink because he is senior to Fred. The developments in the case study show that the relationship between Fred and Al Zink causes differences in the process of managing the project. This affects Fred’s desire to determine and influence the project developments.