Reading Assignment Explain why many projects fail when organizations skip the business case development stage. Research Assignment Investigate a major global project and analyze how the project charter defined its success criteria. Hands-on Assignment A regional healthcare organization is struggling with long patient waiting times, inefficient record management, and frequent scheduling conflicts. Leadership is considering […]
Class Activity 1
Students examine a real-life organizational problem and determine whether it requires a project solution. They then outline the main components of a business case and identify the elements that would appear in the corresponding project charter.
Assignment 2
Reading:Study HubSpot’s guide on persuasive copywriting. Research:Compare hashtag strategy effectiveness across Instagram and LinkedIn. Hands-on Assignment: You are hired by a struggling e-commerce skincare brand with inconsistent visuals and weak captions. Redesign their visual identity, create a brand guide, write 5 captions using AIDA and PAS, conduct hashtag research, optimize their profile SEO, and document […]
Class Activity 2
Write two captions using AIDA and PAS for the same product. Perform hashtag research for the product and design one branded Canva post using a consistent style guide.
Assignment 2
Reading Assignment Explain why no single project management methodology is universally applicable. Research Assignment Investigate a large-scale project that transitioned from Predictive to Agile or Hybrid and explain the reasons behind the shift. Hands-on Assignment You are hired as a Project Manager for a fast-growing edtech company launching a new learning platform across multiple countries. […]
Class Activity 2
Students evaluate three real-life project scenarios and determine which methodology (Agile, Predictive, or Hybrid) best fits each case, providing clear justification for their choices.
Assignment 1
Reading Assignment Explain why structured phase governance improves risk management in regulated industries. Research Assignment Compare Predictive and Agile methodologies in a compliance-heavy industry such as healthcare or aviation. Hands-on Assignment A national government has approved the construction of a 15-floor smart administrative building. The deadline is 18 months. Regulatory compliance is strict, and design […]
Class Activity 1
Real-life project in construction, healthcare, or government and: Identify each life cycle phase Determine whether Predictive methodology is appropriate Justify their reasoning with documented logic
Assignments 2
Reading AssignmentExplain why tone matters more than intention in remote communication. Research AssignmentResearch common communication mistakes made by Virtual Assistants working with international clients and suggest solutions. Hands-on Assignment You are working as a VA for a US-based startup. A client sends feedback that your last task “missed the point.” Design a full response workflow […]
Class Activity 2
Draft a professional email, a Slack update message, and a Zoom meeting agenda for a client project. Ensure tone, structure, and clarity align with US/UK standards.