Question:
This activity will provide you with an opportunity to share your thoughts on a prevalent project management topic. The class interaction will foster a learning environment in which you will learn from each other's experiences and opinions. In addition to that, you will practice using project management lingo and expressing your opinions in a professional manner.
Technological advancements have had a tremendous impact on project communication. Many believe that technology has enabled quicker and easier communication between team members, while others argue that although the communication is now quicker and easier, it is not necessarily more efficient.
Before you begin this discussion, be sure to complete the following:
Read the following:
Gido, J., & Clements, J. P. (2012). Successful project management. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
Chapter 12: Project Communication and Documentation
Appendix A: Project Management Software
View the following:
PowerPoint presentation:
Chapter 12: Project Communication and Documentation
Then, respond to the following:
Do you think the advances in technology made communication amongst team members more efficient or the opposite? Explain your opinion.
What are the dangers of quicker and easier communication?