Project Icebreakers
What’s one project you’ve worked on (academic, personal, or professional) that you’re proud of?
A group assignment in university, a coding project, and organising a family event.
Name one factor that contributes to a project’s success.
Clear communication, strong leadership, stakeholder involvement, etc.
Which role is responsible for ensuring the project stays on track and within budget?
Project Manager.
What is the deliverable for Assignment 1 in this unit?
A business proposal.
What’s the best way to ensure effective communication in a team?
Regular check-ins, clear expectations, and active listening.
If you could lead any famous IT project in history, which one would it be and why?
Apollo 11, The Internet, iPhone Development.
Give an example of a famous project that faced significant delays but was ultimately successful.
Sydney Opera House.
This team member designs how users interact with the system.
UI/UX Designer.
Name one objective of the business proposal.
Identify a business problem and propose an IT-based solution.
Name one benefit of working in a diverse team.
Multiple perspectives lead to innovative solutions
If you were the project manager of a team stranded on a desert island, what would be the first task you’d assign and why?
Build shelter, gather food, or create a signal for rescue.
What are the three main constraints that define project success?
Time, Cost, Scope.
Who analyzes requirements and ensures they meet business needs?
Business Analyst.
What is the primary focus of brainstorming for Assignment 1?
Identifying industries or problems for the proposal.
What’s one challenge teams face, and how can it be mitigated?
Miscommunication; mitigated by active listening and clarity.