Topic/Focus

• Business case for their team projects
• Overview of project plans
  

Exercises and Assignments

• Due: Business case + presentation

Hands-on Training in Class

• Discuss ideas with teams on development of project plans using Google spreadsheets. Set direction for next six weeks.
  

Independent Learning

• Begin drafting a project plan for team project using Google spreadsheets.
  

Readings and Resources

Topic-focused

• Grimes, Andrew (August 2009). "Seven Attributes of Effective Project Management," Project Management Hut. URL: http://www.pmhut.com/seven-attributes-of-effective-project-management (accessed 11/29/2009).
• Reynolds, Deanna (May 2009). "Phases of Project Management," Bright Hub. URL: http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/1672.aspx (accessed 1/2/2010). Please read all five phases from Initiation through Closing.