MIT 520
Context and Conditions
This project was a requirement for MIT 530: Managing Instructional Development completed in the Fall of 2007 under the direction of Dr. Arnold Murdock. I worked with R & S Reality to plan a new international division. The company wanted the plan to be implemented by December 2007. In order to accomplish this, I had to move up the deadline of the project plan by two months. I worked collaboratively with the stakeholders in order to gain an objective perspective.
Scope
This project was completed in collaboration with the R & S Reality, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A project proposal was created based on a front-end-analysis. This was a proposal for a project plan and budget to implement a new international sales division for the European market. From this proposal, the timeline was created along with a proposed budget. The project proposal was completed in October 2007 and implementation began immediately. The company has begun marketing to the European market and started their concierge services.
Role
This was an individual project where I served as project manager. The scope was developed using the front-end analysis. Using the resources available, a timeline was created for I compiled a timeline and budget for this project. Although I did not follow the project to completion, the report allowed for the stakeholder to follow the plan.
Reflection
This was my first experience working in the private sector. I found the pressure to be much greater. The company wanted to increase their profits by marketing to overseas. I was very nervous about working with the real estate company since this was completely out of my comfort zone. If I could make any changes, I would have had more contact with the stakeholders to gain more information. Therefore, I believe that I could have cut the budget even more. Another factor was distance. The company and personnel were in Florida and I was in North Carolina. I believe that if I could have had an initial sit down session with the stakeholders, I would have had more detailed information that would have made the project plan better.
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Domain of Utilization |
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Apply leadership techniques with individuals and groups (interpersonal skills, group dynamics, team building and diffusion of innovations). |
Working with other instructional designers, sales and services trainers to ensure effective communication of issues, needs, problems and opportunities.
Strong communications, team work and project management skills |
MIT 520 – Managing Instructional Development - R & S Reality International Division |
These artifacts demonstrate my ability to work as part of a team where communication and collaboration were essential to the success of each project. During these projects, I worked with a team where I was able to take a leadership role. |
Domain of Management |
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Plan, create, monitor, and facilitate instructional design projects. |
Manage the detailed processes to ensure the on-time completion of all projects including the delivery and tracking of project charters, plans, budgets, risk/change management plans, and detailed statements of work for the various projects |
MIT 520 – Managing Instructional Development - R & S Reality International Division |
These artifacts demonstrate my ability to organize, work with a team, and develop a plan to effectively and efficiently implement a project plan while managing resources and facilities. |
Organize the instructional project or service unit to operate effectively and efficiently. |
Anticipates needs, determines priorities and establishes the appropriate courses of action and sets goals.
Monitors performance towards goals and makes adjustments as necessary |
MIT 520 – Managing Instructional Development - R & S Reality International Division |
These artifacts demonstrate my ability to develop a plan for implementation as well as allocate the resources and develop a budget. |
Manage personnel and facilities. |
Manages departmental resources and priorities
Provide overall direction to outsourced partners ensuring that partner resources are effectively and efficiently deployed
Planning and scheduling projects, including selection of staff and resources required to achieve a desired goal with time and cost constraints |
MIT 520 – Managing Instructional Development - R & S Reality International Division |
These artifacts demonstrate my ability to oversee and allocate personnel and resources as well as develop job descriptions for personnel. |
Plan and implement organizational change. |
Assist in developing change management, training and communication strategy
Help execute change management, training and communications plans |
MIT 520 – Managing Instructional Development - R & S Reality International Division |
These artifacts demonstrate my ability to lay out and execute a change management plan. |
Design instructional management systems |
Work closely with Product Managers, business unit supervisors, subject matter experts, and other team members to ensure effective and accurate content delivery
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MIT 520 – Managing Instructional Development - R & S Reality International Division |
These artifacts demonstrate my ability to manage a strategic plan.
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