Topic 1.7.1 Project Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1.Warm up
Look at the following words:
- Streamline
- Outline
- Timeline
- Which parts of speech are the words? Do they have different parts of speech?
- What do they mean?
- How could you use them in connection with project management?
2.Focus on vocabulary
Part A
Part B
Now in pairs, discuss the questions.
Choose one or more of the following activities to carry out.
Role-Playing Meetings
Role-play a business meeting where you outline an objective, discuss corrective actions, and make adjustments. One person can present an idea, and others give feedback.
Project Presentation Simulation
Each student presents a project plan to a group, mentioning budget, market research, and milestones. The group can act as stakeholders who ask questions.
Brainstorming Session
Brainstorm ideas for a marketing campaign or a new product launch. Ensure that you explain why your ideas align with the main objective.
Out of the Loop Discussion
One student has been “out of the loop” on a project, and the others must update them on key points like market research, current milestones, and any adjustments made.
Budget Planning Debate
Divide into two groups—one team advocates for a high budget and the other for a more conservative one.
Each group must defend their position, using relevant terms.
3.Skimming for gist
Read the article below.
4.Reading comprehension
5.Vocabulary in context
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Now listen to the speakers talking about problems with projects and check your answers.
7.Talking point
In pairs, discuss the following questions
- Do you agree with Speaker 1 about a project manager’s role at the beginning of a project? Why/why not?
- Do you agree with what Speaker 2 says about a project management team? Why/why not?
- What do you think are the main problems you can have with projects?
- What do you think is the best way to deal with problems on projects?
8.Extended activity/Roleplay
You are going to discuss a small project to print some brochures with other students. Look at your card and have a discussion about how to organise the project.
Student A You have to get 200 brochures printed for your company. Your aim is to get the brochures printed as cheaply as possible because you are in charge of the budget.
Student B You have to get 200 brochures printed for your company. Your aim is to get the brochures printed as quickly as possible because you are in charge of the timeline.
Student C You have to get 200 brochures printed for your company. Your aim is to get the brochures printed at the highest possible quality because you are in charge of sales.
Consider the following questions:
- Which local services offer printing services?
- What prices do they offer?
- How long will it take to print them all?
- What are the different levels of quality available?
- How quickly do you need the brochures?