Week 8: Production Processes & Project Management
Overview
This week focuses on production process terminology and workflow concepts, project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban), project documentation and communication, and specialized vocabulary for project planning and execution.
Topics Covered
- Production process terminology and workflow concepts
- Project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
- Project documentation and communication
- Specialized vocabulary for project planning and execution
Class Activities for the Week
Course Period 1 (2 hours)
- Assignment introduction: Project Management Plan
- Introduction to production processes and project management frameworks
- Comparison of traditional vs. agile project management approaches
- Group activity: Communication analysis for different project management methodologies
Course Period 2 (2 hours)
- Project documentation across different methodologies (Gantt charts, query trackers, kanban boards)
- Group activity: Selection of project management framework
Independent/Group Assignments (and Point Totals)
- Assignment: Project Management Plan (3 points)
- Select a business project scenario for which you will develop a project management approach
- Write a plan for communicating the project management approach your team will follow to develop the project
- Due date: End of week
- Class attendance and participation (2 points)
Learning Resources
- Articles on project management approaches
- Sample project management documentation
- Templates for different project management methodologies
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- “Help me compare Waterfall vs. Agile project management approaches for translation projects”
- “Create a project management plan template for a business translation project”
- “What are key differences between Scrum and Kanban methodologies?”
- “Generate scenarios for practicing project management communication across different frameworks”
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