Center for Academic Innovation: Improving Project Management
The client proposed we explore ways to improve project management. We dug a bit deeper.
Process
We collected, represented, and analyzed qualitative data through contextual inquiry:
Conducted semi-structured interviews
Processed interview notes into discrete pieces of qualitative data
Analyzed qualitative data using affinity walls
We applied professional consulting skills:
Managing project timelines, responsibilities, processes, client relations, and work products with a diverse team
Generated, evaluated, and delivered specific recommendations
Communicated findings and recommendations in oral and written form
An early meeting with the team
Affinity mapping in Miro
Site visits and client interaction
A screenshot of the final report
Client feedback
“We found the experience compelling, rewarding, and a benefit”
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To see the full project, please email me at pmendez@umich.edu.