This prompt is for a discussion forum near the start of an online Introduction to Project Management and Event Planning course. The intention is to help students see themselves as project managers (even if only informally) and start to think about elements of project management before diving into course content.
Prompt:
While you may or may not think of yourself as a Project Manager (at least not yet!), we have all 'managed projects', at least informally, at one point or another - from planning a birthday party or family supper, to completing a group assignment for school, to organizing a move or renovation. Heck, sometimes just getting out of the house in the morning can feel like a project!
The point is, we all have experience with 'project management' and 'event planning'. The purpose of this discussion forum is to reflect on our personal experiences and think about what makes a project or event successful.
For this post, I'd like you to:
- Think back to a time you 'managed a project' or 'planned an event' - remember your project or event can be informal.
- Write a post briefly describing your project or event in a few short sentences.
- Include how it went and what factors you think contributed to its success (or lack of success)
