Raef Conley has just been assigned his first major project. Having worked on several small projects since joining Design Prototypes Inc, 9 years ago, Raef has never taken on a major project. This is a significant opportunity for him, one that could advance his career in many ways. Although he is excited about the opportunity, he is also somewhat anxious, as while there is the potential for career advancement, he is also cognizant of the fact that failure could mean the end of his career at Design Prototypes. Raef's first task is to assemble a project team. Raef needs to assemble a team of seven individuals selected from a pool of...read more. The case centers around the question who should Raef pick and why? . Read the Case Study associated with the specific unit carefully, then proceed as follows: - Prepare a response that is 1000 words or maximum of 6 pages double-spaced (excluding title page and reference page). - You should follow APA format and referencing style. While there is no "formula" for analyzing case studies, the following guidelines are recommended: - Consider the outcomes and objectives for your analysis. What questions are you trying to answer and what issues are you trying to resolve? - Skim through the case study and get a sense for how it has been structured. - Read through the case study with paper and pencil and make notes as you go along. - Make sure to include a comprehensive introduction/case summary and conclusion to your report. Prepare your report as an essay, summarizing the responses to the questions below: - What are the salient considerations in the selection of an appropriate team/team members for IT-driven? transformational project? - What could Dr Banerjee have done differently to make the project more efficient and successful in Sweden? - What could be the reason for high trust of Mr Lucas on Mr johan? What should he have done differently? - What are the key points of learning from Mr Lucas failure and what are the strategies or option he could have Prepare your report as an essay, summarizing the responses to the questions below: - What are the salient considerations in the selection of an appropriate team/team members for IT-driven? transformational project? - What could Dr Banerjee have done differently to make the project more efficient and successful in Sweden? - What could be the reason for high trust of Mr Lucas on Mr johan? What should he have done differently? - What are the key points of learning from Mr Lucas failure and what are the strategies or option he could have explored to bring the project on track? - What are the different negotiation skills/strategies required for a project manager in these transformational projects? - Mr Lucas is rated lowest (almost having no skill) on ability to judge people and invest in them. If a project manager has to select a subordinate, what skills should he look for? Highlight both project and soft skills. Team Engagement and deliverables - Identify the tasks and roles required for this assignment - Do not forget roles like quality assurance / proof reader - Use Jira or any Kanban board or collaborative software to plan your assignment activities - Assign team member their tasks - Build agility in your team through your learning in developing teams - Each week rotate the team roles, another member should be responsible for leading the team assignment every time you have a submission - In addition to the report, submit proof of engagement (recording of stand-up meeting screenshots of your collaborative tool, link to your Kanban board etc.) to Moodle