Topic 5 DQ1

The Manchester United Soccer Tournament case study allows for an excellent examination of techniques that are required to manage projects successfully. No project is without challenges that must be overcome by project managers. The Manchester United Soccer Tournament must deal with a variety of issues that include referee utilization and effectiveness, fighting, parental behavior, parking, adequate participation across all brackets, and the risk of injury. Risks are expected for any project of this magnitude. Project managers must utilize a decision-making process that directs strategy toward what risks will be avoided and which will be accepted. In the Manchester United Soccer Tournament case, risk can be mitigated in the referee category by ensuring that only certified referees sanctioned by more significant sports authorities are selected for use. This will support increased reliability in attendance and effectiveness during game situations.

Additionally, project managers should do a brief analysis of compensation packages for similar referee responsibilities that enable proper motivation to be present and punctual. However, referee game decisions are not absolute and are often subject to the environment or specific situation. This is an instance where risk must be accepted after qualified referees have been received. Project management relies on communication, collaboration, organization, and effective control practices (Larson & Gray, 2018). To mitigate the risk of fighting, organizers should only consider applications of teams without a history of this behavior and clearly outline the expectation that any fighting will not be allowed and would result in immediate disqualification and disbarment from future Manchester hosted tournaments. The communication of clear guidelines will eliminate any confusion or ambiguity to what is acceptable and includes potential punishments for an adverse action. The risk of abusive behavior by parents should also be communicated in tournament guidelines before the event.

Additionally, tournament personnel should exercise a routine evaluation stance and monitor all tournament activity that includes sideline etiquette. Referees or organizers should issue warnings, and if they are not heeded should also result in immediate removal and disbarment. An effective control strategy can negate issues that compound and grow out of control. To mitigate the risk of injury during the tournament, organizers must collaborate with facility and emergency personnel to support calls for medical attention as necessary. Injuries may occur despite all efforts to avoid them, but when they do happen, immediate attention should be given to the wounded by qualified personnel. Tournament organizers must be organized and prudent in the selection of tournament sites and recruitment of participants. A work breakdown structure will provide delineated work packages that require proper event location. A critical aspect of these processes will be the identification and allocation of the resources needed to support a successful project. These will include logistical items such as transportation, parking, and facilities. Finally, a work breakdown structure and practical organizational skills will also support the number of necessary participants. Specific personnel should be assigned to recruit teams of the appropriate age and skill level. These individuals will be responsible for monitoring commitments, following up to assist with potential gaps, and filling those holes through targeted recruitment that supports a successful tournament with necessary participation.

Reference

Larson, E. W., & Gray, C. F. (2018). Project management: The managerial process (7^th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

Topic 5 DQ 2

Risk management is basically an approach in which we explore identify, analyze and mitigate the risks that can affect our project. Risk management is an important part of project management which if done efficiently leads to the success of your project. Risk management is an action plan that consists of various steps which are done to ensure the removal of risk. If you are dealing with uncontrollable risk then you may set such an action plan that can minimize the effect of these risks as you cannot fully get rid of such risks. Risk management is done by risk managers who are well aware of all the risks associated with any particular business or project and different ways to mitigate them. As this is the age of multitasking so, various organizations also expect project managers to be risk managers as well. In fact, large numbers of project management institutions are offering risk management courses for the project managers. The courses not only help you to know the types and nature of project risks but also various techniques used to deal with these risks. Whilst no business enterprise is without risk, it can be seen quite readily that projects are by their very nature of considerably greater risk than products. Management of risk in a projects environment is therefore of considerable importance (Total risk management (2003). Project Risk Management is a well established doctrine supported by many tools and techniques. Risk analysis, risk registers, risk models and active risk manage- ment are all important in seeking that ultimate goal of project management – completion on time, to specification and within budget.The risk mitigation technique to be used depends on nature of project risk faced by your team so you must be very careful in developing an action plan for fighting against risks. Risk management is an essence of project management. It increases the chances of your success up to a great extent.

Following are some of the benefits of developing and implementing an efficient risk management plan while working on any project.

• Helps you to avoid any big disaster
• Enhances your revenues by saving your expenses
• Provides you mental satisfaction
• Ensures the successful completion of project
• Gives you competitive edge over others
• Increases the sense of responsibility and accountability
• Helps you to explore new opportunities

REFERENCE:

Section 1: Total risk management. (2003). In Project Risk Management -- The Commercial Dimension (pp. 1–7). Thorogood Publishing Ltd.