Identify One Project You Consider To Be Successful

Identify One Project That You Consider To Be Successful And Share Som

Identify one project that you consider to be successful, and share some of the success criteria factors. PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY YOU AGREE WITH MY CLASSMATE RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE STATEMENT AND WHY? (A MINIMUM OF 125 WORDS)

Paper For Above instruction

The project described by my classmate, lobbying for their son to receive otoplasty, exemplifies a highly successful and impactful project due to its clear goal, strategic planning, and positive outcome. The success criteria in this context include effectively advocating for a medical procedure not covered by insurance, ensuring the procedure’s recognition as necessary rather than cosmetic, and ultimately improving the child's quality of life. The classmate’s detailed documentation of research, persuasion, and persistence demonstrates strong project management and advocacy skills. The successful outcome—coverage of the procedure and significant improvements in the child's self-esteem and behavior—confirms the project's success. I agree with their assessment because the project fulfilled emotional, health, and social needs, proving that well-planned and persistent efforts can lead to meaningful, life-changing results. Such accomplishments underscore the importance of strategic advocacy in health-related projects.

References

  • Kerzner, H. (2017). Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling (12th ed.). Wiley.
  • Meredith, J. R., & Mantel, S. J. (2017). Project Management: A Managerial Approach (9th ed.). Wiley.
  • PMI. (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (6th ed.). Project Management Institute.
  • Kaplan, R. S., & Norton, D. P. (2008). The Strategy-Focused Organization: How Balanced Scorecard Companies Thrive in the New Business Environment. Harvard Business Review Press.
  • Zwikael, O., & Smyrk, J. (2019). Project Management for the Creation of Organisational Value. Springer.
  • Prasannan, S., & Georgieva, T. (2018). Strategic project management: From theory to practice. International Journal of Project Management, 36(5), 704-717.
  • Remington, K., & Pollack, P. (2016). Tools for Complex Projects. Gower Publishing.
  • Heldman, K. (2018). PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide. Sybex.
  • Fisher, R., & Ury, W. (2011). Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. Penguin Books.
  • Leach, L. P. (2005). Critical Chain Project Management. Artech House.

Related Assignments