PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS

SESSIONS 8 - 9
The SITP Tower Project

SITP TOWER PROJECT

ORGANISATION Form a team: every team consists of about 8 members. Choose two members from the team to act as observers. TASK Build a tower structure with enough strength to carry a minimum load of a teacup full of water. SPECIFICATIONS Stability Height is not less than 100 cm Materials used: newspapers. Maximum 8 newspapers per team. TIME Design and construct in 45 minutes
DR ASSEM AL-HAJJ, Univation, RGU Project Management and Economics. SITP-SPDC, NIGERIA

CRITERIA OF SUCCESS
CRITERIA Compliance with specifications Design and appearance Bonus For every 10 cm of extra height For using less materials: per one newspaper For finishing before deadline: per one minute SCORE 10 10
5 3 3

DR ASSEM AL-HAJJ, Univation, RGU Project Management and Economics. SITP-SPDC, NIGERIA

DUTIES OF OBSERVERS
INTERNAL OBSERVER
Observes and writes down impression of the way the team is carrying out the project: planning, communication, attitude Monitors the process of doing the work

EXTERNAL OBSERVER
Monitors progress of work team achievements every 5 minutes Ensures compliance with rules Quantity and Quality control
OBSERVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE TEAM AT ALL
DR ASSEM AL-HAJJ, Univation, RGU Project Management and Economics. SITP-SPDC, NIGERIA

DR ASSEM AL-HAJJ, Univation, RGU Project Management and Economics. SITP-SPDC, NIGERIA

PROJECT EVALUATION
Performance Difficulties Lessons learned Feedback

DR ASSEM AL-HAJJ, Univation, RGU Project Management and Economics. SITP-SPDC, NIGERIA

DIFFICULTIES IN PROJECTS
No clear objectives at the outset Lack of management commitment People involved do not understand the project process, tools and techniques Poor team co-operation Communication failures- in all directions Resource limitations
skills availability
DR ASSEM AL-HAJJ, Univation, RGU Project Management and Economics. SITP-SPDC, NIGERIA

DIFFICULTIES IN PROJECTS
No time for effective planning- just get on with it Unclear authority and accountability Unrealistic deadlines Lack of appreciation of the amount of work involved Poor estimating of time the work activities really takes No consistent approach Lack of motivation
DR ASSEM AL-HAJJ, Univation, RGU Project Management and Economics. SITP-SPDC, NIGERIA