Essay about Project Motorcycles Assinghent 1

As part of this critical assignment, it is a requirement that I reflect on my own experience as a Leader where I have demonstrated a high level of emotional intelligence, as well use theories to demonstrate my learning’s.

Batool, B. F. (2013) Emotional Intelligence and Effective Leadership. Journal of Business Studies Quarterly, 4(3), 84-94. (Note: Available in the Strayer Library)

The paper is divided into three sections, the first of which will establish a timeline of events. This project background will serve as a case study for the analysis in the following section that will be structured such that each of the previously mentioned facets will be independently analyzed and contrasted with project management principles. Finally the paper will conclude with a summary of the analysis and recommendations based on

Larson, E., & Gray, C. (2010). Project management, the managerial process. (5th ed., p. 158).

The book “Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence” explores the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Also, opens links between organizational success or failure and "primal leadership," the authors argue that a leader 's emotions are spreadable. If a leader spread energy and enthusiasm, the organization will thrives. If a leader spreads negativity and conflict, the organization will struggles. The authors of this book are Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee’s. The following paragraph will provide short background about each author.

In the current business environment, the demand for project managers is ever growing. In short, project management is a provisional project constrained by time, cost and scope (A guide to the project management body of knowledge, 2013). Between the immense organization, optimization, and communication assets skilled project management brings to a project, it is easy to see why project management is a booming field of study. Furthermore, project management can be both financially and personally rewarding when long term milestones and goals come to fruition.

There are a number of factors that will influence the style of leadership a leader may choose, such as:

This research focuses on four leadership styles that have been used within the organization. These styles play apart in the success of objectives and tasks being accomplished.

Gray, C. F. & Larson, E. W. (2008). _Project Management: The Managerial Process_. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hills Companies, Inc.

The Program Recycle Building is to help reduce the cost of replacing objects around the school. This program will use materials such as trash or materials to create are or objects that will benefit the school. The Recycle building program will try to both reduce a carbon footprint and create things for

Select one (1) of the types of project organization that would suit the development of the larger touring class motorcycles. Outline the process steps that your company would take in order to develop the motorcycle. Provide a rationale for the response.

Larson, E.W. and Gray, C.F. (2012, p. 214). Project Management: The Managerial Process, 5th Ed. McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions. Boston, MA.

Reference Case from "Project Management, A Systems approach to planning, scheduling and controlling" by Harold Kerzner, PH.D.

For the past few years, Cruisers has been your designated location to purchase the motorcycle you can trust. Our customer’s appreciate the level of experience we have, and our attention to customer service. Cruisers has made your purchases not only easy, but special. Because of the loyal relationship we have developed with all of our customers, Cruisers has chosen a different type of motorcycle. The new Touring Class models will be available in addition to our standard fuel efficient cruisers. Cruisers decided adding a new product line would help achieve long term success. With the support of our customers and our research we should be able to accomplish short term and long term goals, in the next 5 years.

The success/failure of a project largely depends on the human resources used in that project. If the project team doesn’t have required skills then the quality of the product will be impacted. It is very important to hire the right people who can do the right things in the project. Just hiring a knowledgeable resource is not sufficient, but to make sure that the resource perfectly fits the team culture is also critically important. Person to be hired must possess the required knowledge and more importantly must be a good team player. This creates very positive and productive environment, where people work together to achieve a team goal.