In topics 1 & 2 you have been introduced to various project methodologies and processes. In 700 words, demonstrate your knowledge of these.

Ensure you address the following areas: 1. Define what a methodology is and the role it serves in project management. 2. Familiarise yourselves with the various methodologies & processes in the list below. Choose two methodologies/processes from this list to compare and contrast, analysing the similarities and differences between them both. 3. Finally, identify how your chosen methodologies/processes relate to the project life cycle (PLC):

List of project methodologies and processes Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) PRINCE2 SDLC Waterfall Agile

Rationale

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This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:

be able to identify, critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise the key elements of the IT project management framework, including project stakeholders, communication management, the project management knowledge areas, common tools and techniques, and project success factors.

Marking criteria and standards

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Criterion	High Distinction	Distinction	Credit	Pass	Fail
Provides a definition of a project methodology. (10 marks)	Explains and critically evaluates the definition of a project methodology using language, detailed judgement and evaluation of sources.	Explains and analyses the definition of a project methodology using their own words, reinforced with a range of informed opinions	Explains and examines the definition of a project methodology using their own words and a range of terminology.	Explains and discusses the definition of a project methodology in their own words and using appropriate language.	An extremely basic explanation of the definition of a project methodology and the answer is expressed poorly or not in own words.
Provides an explanation of the role project methodology plays in relation to project management. (20 Marks)	Explains and critically evaluates the role of project methodology and the relationship to project management.	Explains and analyses the role project methodology plays in relation to project management.	Explains and examines role project methodology plays in relation to project management.	Explains and discusses the role of project methodology in relation to project management.	An extremely basic explanation of the role of project methodology.
The similarities and differences between the methodologies/processes are explained. (30 Marks)	Explains and critically evaluates the similarities and differences between the methodologies/processes chosen.	Explains and analyses the similarities and differences between the methodologies/processes chosen	Explains and examines the similarities and differences between the methodologies/processes chosen.	Explains and discusses the similarities and differences between the methodologies/processes chosen.	An extremely basic explanation of the similarities and differences between the methodologies/processes chosen.
Methodologies are related to the project life cycle. (30 Marks)	Explains and critically evaluates the methodologies related to the project life cycle.	Explains and analyses the methodologies related to the project life cycle.	Explains and examines the methodologies related to the project life cycle.	Explains and discusses the methodologies related to the project life cycle.	An extremely basic explanation of the methodologies related to the project life cycle.
Correct referencing of sources (APA 6th ed citation) to reinforce findings. (10 Marks)	The sources are valid and are derived from a wide range of resources. They are all correctly sourced and presented.	The sources are commendable and are all correctly sourced and presented.	The sources are adequate and largely correctly sourced, and presented.	The sources are adequate and largely correctly sourced, and presented.	The sources are extremely limited and incorrectly sourced.

Assessment item 2

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Team work and reflection

Value: 15%

Due Date: 31-Aug-2018

Return Date: 21-Sep-2018

Length:

Submission method options: Alternative submission method

Task

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Assessment 2 and Assessment 3 are to be completed using the Virtucon & Globex Scenario outlined in Interact 2, (with additional resources found at virtucon.uimagine.edu.au and globex.uimagine.edu.au).

Assessment 2: You are to complete the following tasks based on the discussions and learnings from meetings held with your assigned team. Your work should be submitted individually and will be marked individually according to the rubric.

Part One: Project Name / Team / Description Working as a team you are to Agree on a suitable team name, list all team members and provide their contact details in a professional looking document. Provide an overview of the project on which you are working. Complete a project description. This should be written clearly and concisely so that anyone unfamiliar with the project can fully understand the objectives.

Team Charter After your team agreed on a team name and identified all of the contact details of your team members, address the following points and present them in a professional looking document:

Skills and Knowledge Inventory List the specific knowledge and/or skills that each team member can contribute to the project. This could be technical knowledge, communication or leadership skills.

Roles and Responsibilities Define roles and responsibilities for each team member. This can be defined for the entire project or can be shared or even rotated.

Team Communications

Meeting Times & Location Agree on mutually convenient times and location to convene to work on the case assignments.

Define how the team will communicate with each other and share information. Also, specify how meetings will be documented and where subsequent resources will be stored for ease of access.

Team Rules & Expectations

Discuss your previous experiences of working in teams, both positive and negative. What is the overall team goal?

Team Values Discuss as a team what values are important. Develop a statement or itemised list that summarises these values.

Code of Ethics Based on your team values, create a statement that summarises a code of ethics to guide your team's ethical behaviour.

Rules and Expectations Build a set of rules and expectation that all members of the team shall abide by. Consider team decisions, conflict, absence from meetings, and an individuals lack of contribution for example.

Signatures Get each member of the team to sign the team charter. This will indicate an understanding and agreement to the rules and expectations as specified in the points above.

Part Two: Learning Cycles Learning cycles give structure to your team meetings and accountability for when you and your team work outside of the meeting schedule Firstly, prior to your next meeting, assign roles to the team. There should only be two central roles the organiser and the scribe: Organiser organises the meeting by writing down the teams ideas and then distributes them to the team for feedback. Scribe documents the ideas and action points going forward. Note: Roles should be rotated for each meeting and assigned so that everyone on the team has equal responsibility. Using peer learning and reflections, document your understanding of the project at this point in time in a table format.

Note: it is likely at this early stage of the project that you will write down very few facts. You will have a few more assumptions and probably a larger list of questions to be answered. Seek answers to your questions, and show the iteration of learning cycles as you gain a deeper understanding.

Part Three: Communication Plan As a team, brainstorm and identify all stakeholders to the project. Then individually, develop an appropriate communication plan.

Part Four: Reflection Write a brief reflection of no more than 300 words of your teamwork experience in this subject. To guide your reflection you should address the following questions:

How did your experience compare to your understanding of the leadership qualities required to successfully lead a project?

Based on your experience, what are necessary techniques, skills, methods and ICT project manager requires in the IT profession?