Application 1 – Analysis and Synthesis of Prior Research

  Application 1 – Analysis and Synthesis of Prior Research
At professional conferences, blocks of time may be set aside for what are termed “poster sessions.” A hotel ballroom or large open area will be ringed with individuals who use displays such as posters or electronic presentations displayed via projectors. These sessions provide an opportunity to share one’s research in an intimate setting, with a small group gathered around who share a similar interest. The seminar format of this course is very similar to this academic exchange. During one set of paired weeks, you will be appointed as a Group Leader. If you are one of the Group Leaders for this week, you are to prepare an academic presentation, much like a poster session.
Your presentation should present an analysis and synthesis of prior research and will begin the interaction with your colleagues. You will prepare an academic paper of between 5–7 pages in APA format, as well as a PowerPoint presentation of 7–10 slides. This analysis will be an open-ended introduction to relevant topics of study regarding managing projects in complex environments. Your goal, as the presenter, should be to persuade your discussants that the approach (es) which you have analyzed and synthesized is/are a sound means for discovering new methods to manage projects. 
You should acknowledge that there are other models, or means to study various project management methodologies, but you should strive to be as persuasive as possible that the specific concepts which you have reviewed are exciting research avenues and that they are potentially breakthrough areas for advancing the understanding of project management in a diverse array of environments and organizations.
Your paper and presentation should contain the following elements:
· An incorporation and analysis of at least 5 of the required resources from this pair of weeks
· The incorporation and analysis of 5 additional resources from the Walden Library
· An identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic
· An evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to management practice and their impact on positive social change
In addition to the above elements, the Group Leader(s) for this week will focus thematically on:
· Identifying available software tools used for project management, defining which ones are most effective in varying contexts, and clarifying best practices for their application
· Articulating the relationships between systems thinking and project management, and identifying opportunities to apply systems thinking techniques to real-world projects
· Offering a definition of scope as used in project planning and describing its application and control throughout a project’s lifecycle
· Investigating methods of project monitoring and control and describing their applica  
Application 1 – Analysis and Synthesis of Prior Research
At professional conferences, blocks of time may be set aside for what are termed “poster sessions.” A hotel ballroom or large open area will be ringed with individuals who use displays such as posters or electronic presentations displayed via projectors. These sessions provide an opportunity to share one’s research in an intimate setting, with a small group gathered around who share a similar interest. The seminar format of this course is very similar to this academic exchange. During one set of paired weeks, you will be appointed as a Group Leader. If you are one of the Group Leaders for this week, you are to prepare an academic presentation, much like a poster session.
Your presentation should present an analysis and synthesis of prior research and will begin the interaction with your colleagues. You will prepare an academic paper of between 5–7 pages in APA format, as well as a PowerPoint presentation of 7–10 slides. This analysis will be an open-ended introduction to relevant topics of study regarding managing projects in complex environments. Your goal, as the presenter, should be to persuade your discussants that the approach (es) which you have analyzed and synthesized is/are a sound means for discovering new methods to manage projects. 
You should acknowledge that there are other models, or means to study various project management methodologies, but you should strive to be as persuasive as possible that the specific concepts which you have reviewed are exciting research avenues and that they are potentially breakthrough areas for advancing the understanding of project management in a diverse array of environments and organizations.
Your paper and presentation should contain the following elements:
· An incorporation and analysis of at least 5 of the required resources from this pair of weeks
· The incorporation and analysis of 5 additional resources from the Walden Library
· An identification of principal schools of thought, tendencies in the academic literature, or commonalities that define the academic scholarship regarding your topic
· An evaluation of the main concepts with a focus on their application to management practice and their impact on positive social change
In addition to the above elements, the Group Leader(s) for this week will focus thematically on:
· Identifying available software tools used for project management, defining which ones are most effective in varying contexts, and clarifying best practices for their application
· Articulating the relationships between systems thinking and project management, and identifying opportunities to apply systems thinking techniques to real-world projects
· Offering a definition of scope as used in project planning and describing its application and control throughout a project’s lifecycle
· Investigating methods of project monitoring and control and describing their applications
If you are the Group Leader, post your 5- to 7-page paper and your PowerPoint presentation as attached files to your initial posting to your group’s weekly Discussion area by Day 7 of Week 3. If you are a Group Member this week, proceed to the Discussion for instructions for your response postings.
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If you are the Group Leader, post your 5- to 7-page paper and your PowerPoint presentation as attached files to your initial posting to your group’s weekly Discussion area by Day 7 of Week 3. If you are a Group Member this week, proceed to the Discussion for instructions for your response postings.
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