Introduction:
You are required to develop a strategic project plan in the form of a document not more than 4000 words, excluding appendices and references. There is considerable freedom of choice for a suitable project scenario. But, whatever scenario you choose, assessment is against specific criteria that originate in the module learning outcomes.
The module learning outcomes (1-5) are mapped to the following assessment criteria
1. Assess the business case for a project and recommend a strategy for reduction of uncertainties and the management of associated risk Assess the business case for a project and recommend a strategy for reduction of uncertainties and the management of associated risk
2. Recommend a suitable structure and process for monitoring and control of a project
3. Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques for the planning and management of a project
4. Formulate a strategy for the implementation of change.
5. Select and apply an appropriate contract and pricing strategy
You have to choose between:
• A suitable project area with which you are familiar, e.g. your workplace, or
• A well-publicized disaster, requiring a significant and sustained response, or
• A significant civil or construction, manufacturing or management (could also be an information systems) project (but not a scientific research project)
• If you still have issues you can email me or come and discuss
Tasks:
With your chosen scenario:
• Briefly describe the initial structure - set baseline of the project
• Create a strategic project plan with :
- A strategic project analysis exercise
• A change strategy with enough detail for:
- A business case
- Project planning and management tools
- Monitoring and control structure
- A risk reduction strategy using an appropriate approach to risk identification.