Understanding of project management theory

Assignment Help Project Management

Reference no: EM133674965

Case Study Post

Project Review: Details

Task description

The objective of the assignment is to test your understanding of project management (PM) theory/principles through analysis of a real case study (completed). You will critically analyse the success or failure of the applied (or failure to apply) PM principles, frameworks, processes, and/or practices and provide recommendations to what could be applied to improved project performance in undertaking similar types of projects.

Learning outcomes

The objective of this assignment is to simulate a post-project review and report on the performance of a project. This assessment will evaluate your general understanding of project management theory/principles.

By doing so, the assessment results in the following learning outcomes:

1. Discuss and demonstrate currency of knowledge of project management from initiation to completion.

2. Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques to resolve typical project management issues and challenges related to project planning, development, implementation and close out.

3. Critically discuss and interpret issues and develop options related to performance of projects including the strategic role of project manager.

4. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills to industry and academic standards both in a team and project environment taking into account socio-cultural considerations.

What you need to do

You are required to conduct a post-project review and write a report
(approximately 2,000-words) that analyses the performance of a completed project. The project needs to be recognizable and with sufficient information available within the public domain, to undertake this activity. Select one of the projects
from the following list for your review.

• The Panama Canal Expansion Project
• Boston Central Artery/Tunnel (big Dig) Project
• Hoover Dam Bypass Project
• Hong Kong- Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Project
• Panama Papers Investigation Project
• Apple's iPhone Development Project
• The Three Gorges Dam Project China
• Netflix's Original Content Development Project
• Tesla Electric Car Project
• AstraZeneca Vaccine Project
• Lighthouse Laboratory Project, Scotland
• Vodafone Global Local Area Network (GLAN) Project
• Myki Public Transport Ticketing System Project, Victoria
• Fast Ferries Project, British Columbia, Canada
• Quibe Video Streaming Service Project, Los Angeles, USA
• New Perth-Sunbury Highway Project, Western Australia
• Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Project, Victoria
• Perth Children's Hospital Project, Western Australia
• 2012 London Olympic Project, UK
• Victorian (Wonthaggi) Desalination Plant Project, Victoria
• Clem7 Tunnel Project, Brisbane, QLD
• Queensland Health Payroll System, QLD
• The Airbus A380 Project
• Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Project
• Denver International Airport's Automated Baggage Handling Systems
• Maglev Train Project, Shanghai, China
• Heathrow Airport - Terminal 5 Project, London
• Australian National Museum Project, Canberra
• California Pacific Medical Centre - Cathedral Hill Hospital Project, San Francisco
• Royal Bank of Scotland Headquarters Project, Gogarburn, West Edinburgh
• Aurora Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project, Port Augusta, SA
• Wembley Stadium Project, UK
• The Fyre Festival Project 2017 Great Exuma Island (the Bahamas)

The post-project review must analyse the success or failure of the applied (or failure to apply) project management principles, knowledge areas, processes and/or practices, as relevant and as discussed in the course materials and through your research on best practices using different sources (e.g., books, journal articles, websites, news articles, reports).

Assessment - Case Study (Post-Project Review and Report)

Formatting Requirements and Other Details
The report format must comply with the following:
• Report written in a format that can be uploaded onto Turnitin as either a Word or PDF file.
• Length: approximately 2,000 words (excluding appendices, if any, and references); 10% above or below this word limitis acceptable.
o Report content exceeding the maximum word count will not count towards the assignment.
o Marks will also be deducted if your report is significantly below the word limit.
o Graphic figures, if any, inserted in the report will not count on word limit.
o Appendices should only include additional information that is supportive of critical information discussed in the body of the report, attach it via appendices.
o The use of tables, if required, should be limited to comparison and summation of data.
o Include the table of contents

• Font formatting:
o Heading - Arial 14
o Subheadings - Arial 12
o Text - Times New Roman 12
o Line spacing - 1.5 times
o Margins - All 2.54 cm

Rough Outline/Structure of the Report

The following shows a possible structure/outline for Assessment 1 report. Note that this is a report, and as such you should be using headings and subheadings as necessary, labelling any figures and diagrams appropriately and including appendices, if needed.

Please note that this is a generic structure guide. You are not required to use it, and it should be modified as necessary based on the needs of your report.Note that information should not be repeated (e.g., if you cover a point in one section, there is no need to repeat it in another section).

SUGGESTED REPORT STRUCTURE

Title Page
Table of Contents
Introduction (Approx. 350 words)
Consider the following prompts/aspects in your briefintroduction
• Background of the project
• Project successes
• Project issues
• Summarise the three focus areas/aspects of the project you are going to discuss

Focus Area 1 (Replace this heading with your exact heading such as Project Cost Management) (Approx. 450 words)
• What is the focus area?
• More detail on how this was managed on the project
• Was it a success or failure?
• What can be learnt?

Focus Area 2 (Replace this heading with your exact heading) (Approx. 450 words)
• What is the focus area?
• More detail on how this was managed on the project
• Was it a success or failure?
• What can be learnt?

Focus Area 3 (Replace this heading with your exact heading) (Approx. 450 words)
• What is the focus area?
• More detail on how this was managed on the project
• Was it a success or failure?
• What can be learnt?

Conclusions (Approx. 150 words)
• Provide a concluding remark on the performance of the project.
• The three focus areas were a success or failure, because...

Recommendations(Approx. 150 words)
• We can improve project success on future projects by ...(Note that your recommendations should be highly practical and supported with clear justification

References (not included in word count)
Appendices (Include if required; not included in word count)

Reference no: EM133674965

Questions Cloud

Problems facing american healthcare system : You must assess how well the individual elements of the ACA. fit the scope of the problems facing the American healthcare system, circa 2010

Describe the human services organization you chose : Describe the human services organization you chose. Explain how you would have addressed the situation differently and why.

What are the patient''s signs and symptoms for the diagnosis : What are the patient's signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications?

What have you observed in present situation : What have you observed in the present situation today that needs to be studied?

Understanding of project management theory : Understanding of project management theory/principles through analysis of a real case study - critically analyse the success or failure of the applied

Administrative assistant in orthopedic medical office : You work as an administrative assistant in an orthopedic medical office. Mary Smith injured her knee in a fall down the stairs.

Correlate with increased or decreased severity of infection : Discuss how the overall health of the individual could correlate with increased or decreased severity of the infection.

Critically analyze interview data and physical exam findings : NUR 2571- Critically analyze interview data and physical exam findings to begin to formulate a patient plan of care.

Application of evidence-based practice in healthcare setting : Identify a nurse leader to interview in order to gain first-hand insights regarding the application of evidence-based practice in a healthcare setting.

User Account

All Pages