From evaluating project trends to determining causes of current issues and predicting future performance, project analytics support effective project teams and engaged stakeholders. In this seminar, we review the different forms of analytics and determine how these methods can be leveraged in a project environment. Using modern tools like Tableau and R, we take a hands-on approach to building data analytics models and visualizations to gain new insights and greater project transparency for our project stakeholders.

PDU: 3, Business Acumen

About the speaker:

Dr. Brandon Olson holds a PhD in Information Technology with a specialization in Project Management and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Dr. Olson is a Professor and director of the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics and Master of Science in Project Management programs at the College of St. Scholastica. In his role at St. Scholastica, he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Data Analytics, Computer Information Systems, IT Leadership, and Project Management. Dr. Olson has several published works and presents on topics in data analytics, project management, portfolio management, and knowledge management. In addition to his scholarship and work at the college, Dr. Olson serves as a consultant in the areas of data analytics, project management, and project governance.