Task Details Aim: To propose a solution to a staff management problem that will enhance your organisation's ability to operate efficiently. Audience: Senior management Task: making a project management plan which: 1. Identify an issue/problem. 2. Examine alternatives and propose a solution. 3. Present a plan to implement your suggestions. What to do: 1. Choose an industry or sector you have experience with (the current workplace or previous ones) OR the industry you are interested in, e.g. healthcare, community services, aviation, hotel, etc. 2. Assume that you are a Project Manager responsible for quality improvement initiatives within the organisation in this sector. 3. Identify a problem in your current staff management system. 4. Research current and emerging best quality improvement practices relevant to your sector and the problem that you have identified. 5. Compare and evaluate possible solutions.

MAN204 Project Management Page 2 6. Decide the best solutions/projects among alternatives based on the screening model (s) we learned in this unit. 7. Develop an effective project management plan that you believe can enhance your organisation's ability to operate efficiently in general and manage staffing issues caused by ongoing disruptions in particular.

SAMPLE 1. headpage a. Project title b. Name and student number 2. Table of Contents 3. Executive Summary 4. Background a. Describe the needs for improvement (i.e. issue, problem, etc.) the project is set to address. b. Describe how and why existing or similar approaches, products, technologies and/or projects might be applicable and/or relevant to your project if there are any. 5. Evaluation of Alternatives (Refer textbook -Chapter 3) a. Briefly describe the alternative solutions for the project (for example: Weight Scoring Model) b. Briefly explain and justify the criteria, rankings, weightings, and rating schemes used in developing the Project Selection Matrix. 6. Project Concept a. Describe the project. Include pictures, and/or drawings if applicable. b. Project objectives c. Project requirements and deliverables d. Project Key Performance Indicators - (Identify KPIs - measurable) 7. Project Feasibility a. Discuss the feasibility and sustainability of the project and identify key areas of strength and weakness. b. Project assumptions, any known constraints and possible improvements 8. Project Stakeholders Management a. Describe the specific target(s) / users of your project, including: Who would use it? What would they use it for? How would they use it?

MAN204 Project Management Page 4 b. Key stakeholder analysis. 9. Project Schedule Management a. Schedule milestones (May present in chart form). b. Describe how the schedule will be managed during the project. c. Any information related to time management. 10. Project Cost Management a. Provide justification or basis for cost estimates. Where did your numbers come from? b. Describe how the costs will be managed during the project. c. Any information related to cost management. 11. Project Quality Management a. Describe the quality items that will be measured during the planning, executing and monitor/control phases of the project. b. Briefly explain and justify the measurable items and units of measure. c. Any information related to Quality Management: 12. Project Risk Management a. risk register. b. Provide the risk matrix. c. Any information related to Risk Management. 13. Project Procurement Management a. Describe the various types of required contracts. b. Provide the make-or-buy analysis where relevant. c. Any information related to Procurement Management 14. Conclusion 15. References