Techniques for the planning and management of a project

Reference no: EM132195535 , Length: word count:4000

Learning Outcomes

This assessment is designed to demonstrate the achievement of the intended module learning objectives. On completion of the assessment, students are able to:
1. Assess the business case for a project and recommend a strategy for reduction of uncertainties and the management of associated risk
2. Recommend a suitable structure and process for monitoring and control of a project
3. Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques for the planning and management of a project
4. Formulate a strategy for the implementation of change.

Introduction:

You are required to develop a strategic project plan in the form of a document not more than 4000 words, excluding appendices and references. There is considerable freedom of choice for a suitable project scenario. But, whatever scenario you choose, assessment is against specific criteria that originate in the module learning outcomes.

The module learning outcomes (1-5) are mapped to the following assessment criteria

1. Assess the business case for a project and recommend a strategy for reduction of uncertainties and the management of associated risk Assess the business case for a project and recommend a strategy for reduction of uncertainties and the management of associated risk
2. Recommend a suitable structure and process for monitoring and control of a project

3. Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques for the planning and management of a project
4. Formulate a strategy for the implementation of change.

You have to choose between:
• A suitable project area with which you are familiar, e.g. project at your workplace, or
• A well-publicized disaster, requiring a significant and sustained response, or
• A significant IT, Engineering, civil or construction, manufacturing or management project (but not a scientific research project)
If you still have issues you can email me or come and discuss

Tasks:
With your chosen scenario:
• Briefly describe the initial structure as mentioned in the detail- set baseline of the project

• Create a strategic project plan with :
• A strategic project analysis exercise
• A change strategy with enough detail for:

• A business case
• Project planning and management tools
• Monitoring and control structure
• A risk reduction strategy using an appropriate approach to risk identification.

1. Submit a work proposal comprising of the following on or before 21st Nov 2018
Proposal Title (Optional):

Expected Deliverables of the assignment [The deliverables are the specific work products that student must produce in order to complete the assignment. Example: For a business analysis assignment, deliverables could be business analysis plan, feasibility report, business requirement specification etc.]

Approach towards the solution [Specify the Literature, Software and Hardware, Tools and techniques needed to meet the assignment objectives]

The options above give scope for a great variety of responses. Given that, it would be extremely odd if two people happened to produce similar reports and any such similarities would be fairly easy to detect. Appropriate penalty would be applied under such circumstances as per MEC PG regulations.

Documentation Requirements
• Adopt academic conventions appropriate to a higher degree
• Avoid ‘cut & paste' model solutions
• Use project management software (MS-Project).
• You will be assessed on managerial and strategic insights, not detailed Techniques
• Don't breach company confidentiality
• Pay close attention to assessment weighting and allocate your effort proportionately
• Use MEC LMS Moodle for peer and tutor support
• Try to submit coursework as a single piece, preferably in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format

You will have demonstrated ability to:

1 Work Proposal. (Must be submitted on or before 21st Nov 2018).

2 Identify and evaluate a suitable business case for a project.

3 KPI of Project deliverables.

4 Recommend a strategy for reduction of uncertainties and the management of associated risk.

5 Identify and apply appropriate planning and management tools for the project

6 Recommend a suitable structure and process for the monitoring and control of a project

7 Demonstrate visual method for displaying project Status

8. Formulate of strategy for the implementation of change, critical evaluation, reflection of industry guest lecture and references

Reference no: EM132195535

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Reviews

len2195535

12/16/2018 10:18:38 PM

For a mark of 25-39% • Made an attempt to complete the exercise. • Show little or no understanding of the principles, theories, and practices involved in Project Management. • No evidence of academic reading. • An inability to recognize the key points. For a mark of <25% • Work lacks any academic merit as adjudged by the foregoing.

len2195535

12/16/2018 10:18:28 PM

For a mark of 50-59% • Show an adequate understanding of the activity. • Display knowledge of some of the principles, theories, methodologies, and practices involved in Project Management and an ability to apply them. • Provide evidence of some reading related to the proposal. • Demonstrate an ability to select key points in the exercise and analyse them. • Provide approaches that are less creative or might not be entirely practicable • Provide a critique of your own work. • Provide discussions of further research that may be needed. For a mark of 40-49% • Show a barely adequate understanding of the purpose of the exercise. • Display knowledge of some of the principles, theories, methodologies, and practices involved in Project Management and attempt to apply them. • Provide evidence of reading limited relevant literature. • Attempt some analysis and discussion. • Show some ability to link theory to problems and provide solutions.

len2195535

12/16/2018 10:18:19 PM

• Demonstrate an ability to select critical points, evaluate them and communicate the conclusions effectively. • Provide approaches that are creative, practicable, and supported. • Provide a sound, supported critique of your own work. • Provided sound and supported discussions of further research that may be needed. For a mark of 60-69% • Show a clear understanding of the activity. • Display knowledge of most of the principles, theories, methodologies, and practices involved in Project Management and an ability to apply them effectively. • Provide evidence of wide reading. • Demonstrate an ability to select critical points and analyse them and draw sound conclusions. • Provide approaches that are creative and practicable. • Provide a supported critique of your own work. • Provide supported, discussions of further research that may be needed.

len2195535

12/16/2018 10:18:10 PM

Assessment criteria: The following criteria will be interpreted appropriately according to the nature of the assessment and the general framework set by the module aim and learning outcomes. For a mark of >69% • Show a thorough understanding of the purpose of the activity. • Display knowledge of the major principles, theories, methodologies, and practices involved in Project Management and an ability to apply them effectively. • Provide evidence of wide reading, including academic journals.

len2195535

12/16/2018 10:17:59 PM

Documentation Requirements ? Adopt academic conventions appropriate to a higher degree ? Avoid ‘cut & paste’ model solutions ? Use project management software (MS-Project). ? You will be assessed on managerial and strategic insights, not detailed Techniques ? Don’t breach company confidentiality ? Pay close attention to assessment weighting and allocate your effort proportionately ? Use MEC LMS Moodle for peer and tutor support ? Try to submit coursework as a single piece, preferably in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format

len2195535

12/16/2018 10:17:46 PM

len2195535

12/16/2018 10:17:04 PM

11 Project Status Report (Project Overview, Task Overview, Work Overview, Resource Overview etc.) 10 Marks 12 Change Management Details 15 Marks 13 Critical Evaluation 14 Reflection (including industry guest lecture 5 marks) & Conclusion 15 References

len2195535

12/16/2018 10:16:52 PM

6 Resource Plan 20 Marks 7 Estimation Plan 8 Communication Plan 9 Project Schedule (Task List, Summary tasks, WBS, Predecessor linking, Resource allocation, Gantt Chart, Network analysis diagrams) 10 Monitoring and controlling strategy (Mile Stone, Base line, Critical Path, Float/Slack, etc.) Changes Applied on Schedule / Cost (Slack / Float after changes, Redrawn Baseline) 20 Marks

len2195535

12/16/2018 10:16:38 PM

1 Introduction, Executive Summary 10 Marks 2 Business Case 3 Project Scope, Objectives 4 KPI – Project Delivery 5 Marks 5 Risk identification, risk categorization, analysis, risk management along with mitigation plan 10 marks

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