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Operant conditioning as a way of motivating

The most common version of the behavioral perspective motivation is the theory of operant conditioning related to B.F. Skinner (1938, 1957) "). The description of this study aimed at changing behavior, but the same operant model can be transformed into an account of motivation. In operant model, you may recall that has learned to behavior (the "operant") increases the frequency or probability because running makes a gain available. To understand this model in terms of motivation, think of the possibility of response as the motivation and reinforcement as motivator. For example, a student learning by operant conditioning to answer questions during class discussions: each time a student answers a question (operant), the teachers praise (highlight) this behavior in addition as a behavioral study of thinking of this situation. But you can also think of it in terms of motivation: the probability that a husband students answer questions (motivation) increases due praise from...

Kick-Off Meeting of the Project

To work with project teams quickly and efficiently together, we advise you to hold a kick-off meeting of the project as early as possible. This meeting can take half a day or a day, and the following items discuss:

Project Planning Checklist

Project Step Step Description Inputs Outputs Comments Scope Planning Developing a Scope Statement- detailing what the Project will achieve. Project Charter Scope Statement Why, what, when, Who, how much, where, how many? Team Development Creating the Team Scope Definition Subdividing the scope into deliverables Scope Statement Work Breakdown Structure Activity Definition Subdividing the work packages into activities Work Breakdown Structure Activity List MS Project? Activity Sequencing Identifying interdependencies between Activities Activity List Project Network diagram By Activity or by Work Packages Activity Duration Estimating Estimating the each time activity / work package tasks Project Network diagram Take into account the resources available, the effort and duration...

Project or Phase Close

Close the stage of a project is as important as the other phases. The results of the Close phase are: • The formal acceptance by the sponsor / client - Outstanding items closed - Client sign-off documentation The best way to ensure that you get the formal approval or sign-off is to get sign-off on the entire project. Each time you reach a certain milestone and Group Work Packages, ask to sign off. so that: - Stay on track - The client / sponsor should be kept informed of progress - The client / sponsor will have a chance to tell you if you go off track - It's easier to get the final sign-off at the end of the project • Support organizations - Personnel evaluations completed - Budget reports completed • Connect contract supplier - Check results - Payment completed - Signoff documentation for suppliers • Lessons learned - Internal / external meetings tests - Identify differences in baseline plan and corrective action -Results Risk Assessment ...

Control and Report in Project Management

The monitoring and reporting process step must be done during the implementation phase. As you walk out and deliver your project, you must control that the project will not deviate from the plan, and you have to communicate with your stakeholders. Project Monitoring takes place continuously during the implementation phase. It is iterative and should be done regularly and often. The longer you wait to check the status of your project, the more time the project should get off-track, and the longer it takes to get the project back on track (or never!).Think of yourself as a lighthouse, with a 360 degree view. You should be aware of all areas of the project, reducing the risk of divergence can be seen before it happens. This gives you time to do something to avoid. Outputs of this phase are: Confirmation of completion - a work package is completed and accepted by the customer and / or sponsor, or the project is completed. Rework - if the work is not completed package as we expec...

Responsibility Assignment Matrix In Project Management

Another key success factor is to make sure your project from the beginning of the project, each team member knows who is doing what. The easiest way to ensure this happens is to use the matrix - the Responsibility Assignment Matrix. It is important to make a list of the work packages for the project on the left side of the uterus, and then a list of all members of the project team, as well as all other stakeholders - play an active role in the project over the top. Responsible - The person the responsibility and accountability to ensure the work package is reached Adopts good - the guy who signed off the work package Support - the person who will help in achieving Responsible work package Knowledge - the person that needs to be kept informed of the work package - the person that you copy to an e-mail or invite to a meeting Consulted - the expert or other person who needs your input from, the work package Look out for more than an "R" for a Work Package...

Rules for managing virtual teams

1. Create a safe environment When you take a virtual team, you have little or no power or control over the team. You have to trust your teammates do the job perfectly. A best practice approach is to create reliable relationships. Therefore, each step in the project is to deepen trust: You as the leader of your virtual team project virtual or virtual business all virtual team members. Trust your team members, especially in the beginning. If you show confidence, then your team members are likely to build trust as well. 2. Determine significant team specific symbols Because virtual team is not in a workplace, you need to meaningful symbols to your team members feel connected to the base, even focusing distance: If possible, has a face-to-face meetings kickoff or at least a video conference. Ensure that all team members know their personal benefit from being part of this team. Be creative in search of recognition and reward to show appreciation for the performance of individuals ...

Teams in Project Management

Think back to the team you are a part of - it might be a team work, sports or other hobbies. Think of the best teams ever worked on, think of the worst teams. What’s the difference? How a group so large and the other team did is not? As Project Manager, you can choose what kind of team you created. It is your job to help really good team. If you think the best team you are on, many of the above features are most likely there. A successful team:   Stakeholder Meets Expectations – He/ She knows what the expectations are, and will be able to meet them. Reduce barriers - between team members and between the team and the team leader. The team members know and respect each other's differences and similarities. With and change control - if there is one thing we can be sure about the project, it is that we will change. A successful team will use it to move forward, to learn and grow, and continue to improve the way they work.   Basic rule - no rules, no one knows wha...