Gestão de Projetos – Aula 10 - Gestão de Recursos Humanos

Summary

In this lecture, Professor Marcelo Contini discusses the management of human resources within project management. He introduces the four key processes: planning, mobilizing, developing, and managing the project team. Emphasizing the importance of human resources in project success, he explains how a project manager must effectively plan the team's needs, build and develop the team, and handle team management throughout the project lifecycle. The session is based on PMBOK guidelines, underlining the interconnectedness of various project management areas and the need for continuous coordination and expertise to ensure the successful execution of a project.

Takeaways

• 😀 Human resource management is crucial for project success, as it focuses on managing the people who execute the project tasks.
• 😀 The PMBOK framework divides human resource management into four main processes: planning, mobilizing, developing, and managing the project team.
• 😀 Planning for human resources involves creating a plan that outlines how team members will be managed throughout the project.
• 😀 Mobilizing the team involves acquiring the necessary personnel, whether by hiring new members or reallocating existing ones within the organization.
• 😀 Developing the team includes activities like training, team-building, and recognizing individual and group achievements to improve performance.
• 😀 Managing the team focuses on overseeing the team’s daily operations, addressing conflicts, and ensuring that the team works effectively towards project goals.
• 😀 All areas of project management are interconnected, with human resource management relying on scope, time, and cost management for effective execution.
• 😀 The process of planning human resources requires inputs such as project management plans, resource requirements, and organizational culture.
• 😀 The human resource management plan is the primary output of the planning process, detailing how team members will be managed during the project.
• 😀 Effective human resource management involves utilizing a combination of tools like organizational charts, expert opinions, and process templates to develop a comprehensive plan.
• 😀 The role of a project manager is pivotal, as they need to balance the management of resources with the execution of tasks, and this responsibility requires a high level of experience and expertise.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the 10th lesson in the course?

The primary focus of the 10th lesson is on project human resource management, which is one of the support areas of project management.

How is human resource management related to the success of a project?

Human resource management is crucial because the people involved in a project are responsible for executing tasks and delivering the final result. Poor management of resources can lead to project failure.

What are the four key processes in human resource management for projects?

The four key processes are: 1) Planning human resource management, 2) Acquiring the project team, 3) Developing the project team, and 4) Managing the project team.

How does human resource management relate to other areas of project management?

Human resource management interacts with other project management areas, such as scope, time, and cost management, since these areas define the activities and resources needed for the project.

Why does human resource management fall under the 'execution' phase of the project lifecycle?

Once the project is approved and enters the execution phase, human resource management becomes a continuous process, with the project manager managing and developing the team throughout the project's lifecycle.

What is the significance of the project management plan in human resource management?

The project management plan is essential for determining how human resources will be managed, as it provides the overall structure and objectives, including the requirements for the project activities.

What are some of the inputs required for planning human resource management?

The inputs for planning human resource management include the project management plan, activity resource requirements, organizational factors, and organizational process assets.

What methods are suggested for developing a human resource management plan?

The suggested methods for developing a human resource management plan include using expert judgment, conducting meetings, referring to organizational theory, and utilizing tools such as organizational charts and role descriptions.

How does the role of the project manager change in the execution phase of human resource management?

In the execution phase, the project manager is responsible for acquiring, developing, and managing the project team, ensuring effective performance and addressing any conflicts or issues that arise.

What specific actions are involved in the process of managing the project team?

Managing the project team involves activities such as resolving conflicts, providing interpersonal skills to address team issues, and ensuring team members are performing their roles effectively.