Case Study: Kerzner Office Equipment Reviewing the case study it appears that after a rough recession the Kerzner Officer Equipment Company had some setbacks. The new CEO was brought in to turn the company around and after a successful improvement in productivity; the CEO tasked Amber Briggs the human resources specialist to hold a party to show appreciation for everyone’s hard work. She was given a budget and human resources to ensure the celebration goes well (Larson and Gray, 2013, p. 409). Briggs held a meeting in order to begin the project process. To what extent should a project manager go through in order complete a successful project? This case study will provide a brief overview of the project, critique Briggs meeting, address barriers, and possible solutions to address the team members’ role and conflict on the project …show more content…
Another member Nick Psias did not seem too enthusiastic about his role due to being voluntold to attend. Briggs should get a one on one conversation with him to ensure that is lack of enthusiasm will not be an issue. Those in the meeting that showed great interest should be key team members to increase the possibility of a success project. Rick Fennnah appeared to have other priorities other than the celebration project so Briggs needs to meet his supervisor and work out a possible replacement. Abby Bell showed up late, apologized and stated that her department is very busy. Briggs should work out some kind of arrangement to maximize her time committed to the project if possible. Those who were absent need all the information about the project sent to them in addition to a face to face conversation to address the gravity of the project. No minutes was taken so what was discussed will have to be reiterated by Briggs to the two absentees in addition to whomever may ask about the meeting and its