the project is for male medical circumcision.

E Summative Assessment: Short course in the Introduction to Project Management (10-15 pages (excluding annexures and graphs)) Now that you understand the difference between day-to-day activities and project management, you have been tasked by your direct supervisor to develop a project plan for either a project that will address a current challenge that you are experiencing in the workplace; or a project that will enable an improvement of current practices in your working environment; or a brand-new project that can be implemented to achieve your unit/department/organisation goals. Note: Your project should have a maximum duration of six months. You are requested to complete the following sections that form part of this assignment. 1. BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT PLAN 1.1 Background to the problem and magnitude of the problem/challenges/ situation to be addressed. (Who? When? Where? Why?) (5) 2 Describe what you aim to achieve with this project plan. (5) 3 Describe your stakeholders and make specific mention of their individual needs and expectations with regard to this proposed project plan. (10) 4 Potential impact of your project plan (10) 4.1 Describe factors internal to your organisation that may impact on your project plan and/or its implementation. 4.2 Describe factors external to your organisation that may impact on your project plan and/or its implementation. PROJECT TOOLS 1 Develop a Gantt Chart based on the above, highlighting the project life cycle. (25) 2 Describe how you plan to monitor and control this project to enable its completion within you specific timeframe. (25) Introduction to Project Management Page 11 3. THE ROLE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER 3.1 Describe the competencies and skills required to be an effective project manager. (5) 3.2 Compare your current project management skills to the above and indicate development areas that would enhance your effectiveness. (5) T T N