8/26 Final Blog

Taking on projects is not an easy task to do because it involves many different details related to the task. Some of the tasks I helped with the orientation were to design the agenda, create the name tags as wells as the feedback form. I was also in the panel discussion during the event where there were five (5) questions prepared for us to answer. The questions were as follows:

1. What do you find unique about CALMAT?
2. What are classes like?
3. How has CALMAT benefited your career and life so far?
4. How will you use your CALMAT education for the future?
5. Best tips you have for the orientation students?

The following were my answers:

1. The faculty, students are unique because they are helpful to make you successful. For example, when we don’t meet in class we have homework to do such as meet on Skype to work on the projects with the group. There’s an invite that gets send to everyone in the group and we discuss the upcoming assignments.
2. The classes are not hard if you do your homework. Doing your homework is when you come prepared when coming to class and participate in the discussion and work with the cohorts.
3. It help me better deal with my time management when taking on new projects at work and my personal life. I applied almost all the things I’ve learned from CALMAT.
4. I will use my CALMAT education to help people by taking the initiative.
5. Best tips:

a.      You learn by doing as one of the CALMAT ways that Eric had on his slide.

b.      Be responsible. For example, when you have a meeting on Skype with the group, being responsible is being on time and participate with the discussion.

I thought the orientation was successful in planning and implementation and execution of all the tasks. If there were some areas that were not successful, I was not aware of them.

I met with Eddie Lin who presented his capstone; James Hsi, Jasopen, Deanna, and other familiar students who attended the orientation. James and Jasopen were the two alumnis who participated the panel discussion.

8/5 Presentation Preparation for 8-11

Bus528 PM Skype Meeting 8/6 9-10PM

RE: Slides to Wayne for 8/11 Presentation at 12PM

Meeting via Skype on Monday, 8/6/12 from 9 to 10 PM to prepare and discuss your part/slide(s) for the presentation on 8/11. All should have emailed their 1-2 slides to Wayne and cc'd everyone
Thanks much,
Cristine

When	Mon Aug 6 9pm – 10pm Pacific Time
Where	Skype (map)
Calendar	mlambarte@csumb.edu
Who	• MariaChristina Lambarte - organizer • c.ann.oldham@gmail.com • zhengxian111@hotmail.com • darrentay@gmail.com • jian1@sbcglobal.net • wayne_shi@hotmail.com • ericytao@gmail.com

Bus528 PM Meeting via Skype

RE: 8/11 Class Presentation at 12PM I am drafting this invite out to meet via Skype on Tuesday, 7/31/12, 9 PM to 10 PM to prepare and discuss the items you want to take on the day of the presentation on 8/11. Please let me know if your available. If you are, list the items you want to do based on our previous assignments. Thanks much, Cristine

When	Tue, July 31, 9pm – 10pm GMT-07:00
Where	Skype
Who	• MariaChristina Lambarte • Christina Oldham • Darren Tay • Jian Shi • Wayne Shi • zhengxian • Eric Tao

 MariaChristina Lambarte

	Aug 4 (1 day ago)
to Wayne, Christina, Jian, Darren, zhengxian, Eric, Eric

Hi Wayne, attached is the order on the presentation slides you will produce for Monday, 8/6 Skype meeting; everyone has a chance to speak to a minimum of 1-2 minutes for 10-15 minute group presentation. I cc'd everyone in the email.

The 2nd/3rd slide is my outline; you can just copy and paste to your design. Thank you, Wayne.

Team: Please don't forget the deadline to email Wayne your outline is today or tonight. If you need more time, arrange with Wayne that. The earlier you email him your outline the sooner for him to get it done.

It is appreciated in advance. Thank you.

Cristine

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1^st Slide

CALMAT 2012 Orientation Event

August 25, 2012

9:30-12:00 noon

Cristine Lambarte, Christina Oldham, Jian Shi, Wayne Shi, Darren Tay, Zheng Xian

Bus 528—Project Management—Dr. Eric Tao

California University of Management and Technology

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2^nd & 3^rd Slide

Cristine Lambarte

Introduction What is the purpose of this project? What is our scope? A.     6 major project activities 1.       Estimate the budget need for the orientation ·         Orientation supplies (i.e., name tag for faculty/staff, pens, note pads, etc.) ·         Program/Flyer ·         Feedback form ·         Refreshments ·         Miscellaneous B.      Other activities, major contribution, and deliverables in this project

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3^rd Slide

Chain of Command

Project Team	Customer Approval Chain

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4^th Slide

Christina Oldham

2.       Schedule the orientation process ·         Speakers ·         Schedule the invitation ·         Create the Action Plan with Gantt Chart

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Next Slide

Wayne Shi

3.       Orientation preparation-logistics ·         Audio equipment, video, camera, projector, etc. ·         Furniture (i.e., tables, chairs, etc.)

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Next Slide

Zheng Xian

4.       Create the Communication plan for keeping the project stakeholders informed re cost, schedule, and etc.

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Next Slide

Jian Shi

5.       Create the Control Checklist to evaluate the project for the next orientation ·         Stakeholder participation ·         Project Process ·         Project Team ·         Project Leadership

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Next Slide

Darren Tay

6.       Create the responsibility matrix to describe the level of participation and authority for project stakeholders on the project. ·         Create the responsibility matrix to describe the level of participation and authority for project stakeholders on the project.

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