Project Management Assignment Template Singapore
Word Count: 3500 words (+-10%) Exclude Cover Page, Table of Contents, Executive Summary, Reference List
Formatting Requirements
– Double/ 1½ line spaced
– Arial/Times New Roman font size 12
– Referenced in APA referencing style
– Include Cover sheet
– Include Contents page
– Include page numbers on every page
Note:
Please make sure that your ID number and the module number appear on the actual coursework assignment as well as on your cover sheet.
Cover Page (not included in word count)
- Module Name and Code
- Lecturer’s name
- Your Name
- Submission date
- Word Count
Table of Contents (not included in word count)
- Include the headings and sub-headings of the different sections of the report
- Generating table of contents from word: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/insert-a-table-of-contents-882e8564-0edb-435e-84b5-1d8552ccf0c0
- Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUQrUrWeRs0
Executive Summary– no more than one page
This is a brief overview of what your project is about and a summary of the findings of your entire report. This section will not be included in word count.
- Avoid summarizing / copy and paste parts of your assignment
- Avoid reporting the structure of your assignment
The introduction– no more than 500 words
This section should provide an introduction to the chosen business type and its significance in the context of the small business going online
The Organisation
- Explain the type of organization (e.g. the industry, employee size, organisational goal, current business, organisational structure – functional, matrix, project-oriented etc)
The Project
- Explain the current and specific project the current paper is about
- Describe the project using clear and concise goals
The Key Players
- Who are the key players? (i.e. Project Manager, project sponsor, graphic designer)
- Describe their major role in the project
The importance of Project Management
- Why is implementing project management important for the success of the project
- Explain clearly and state at least two reasons
Project Management Tools – approximately 1500 words
This section should identify suitable project management tools and techniques (e.g. work breakdown structures, critical path analysis and Gantt charts) for the business type that you have chosen. Explain how these tools are necessary for the chosen company to define and coordinate activities, assess project deliverables, and to ensure the control and management of cost, schedule, and changes to the project.
Project Management Tools:
Methodology identified
- Start with the methodology you have chosen to implement your project accordingly
- Why have you chosen this methodology and how is it suitable for your project
- Go on to explain briefly the key stages of the project management life cycle
- Note: This section should be no more than 200 words
Phase 1: Initiation (see examples in the assignment brief power point slides)
- Start with the definition of this phase
- Identify the key tasks that will need to be completed in this phase
- Select the necessary tools to help you execute the tasks and explain why you have selected the identified tool
- You should have at least 1 toolused in this phase
Phase 2: Planning (see examples in the assignment brief power point slides)
- Start with the definition of this phase
- Identify the key tasks that will need to be completed in this phase
- Select the necessary tools to help you execute the tasks and explain why you have selected the identified tools
- You should have at least 3 tools used in this phase
Phase 3: Execution (see examples in the assignment brief power point slides)
- Start with the definition of this phase
- Identify the key tasks that will need to be completed in this phase
- Select the necessary tools to help you execute the tasks and explain why you have selected the identified tools
- You should have at least 2 tools used in this phase
Phase 4: Monitoring and control (see examples in the assignment brief power point slides)
- Start with the definition of this phase
- Identify the key tasks that will need to be completed in this phase
- Select the necessary tools to help you execute the tasks and explain why you have selected the identified tool
- You should have at least 1 toolused in this phase
Phase 5: Closure (see examples in the assignment brief power point slides)
- Start with the definition of this phase
- Identify the key tasks that will need to be completed in this phase
- Potential Challenges and skills required – approximately 1200 words
3.1 Potential Challenges (see examples in the assignment brief power point slides)
- Discuss the potential challenges in project management relevant to small businesses going online and global
3.2 Skills required (see examples in the assignment brief power point slides)
- Evaluate the role of hard (technical) skills in being able to assist the business in expanding its operations online
- Evaluate the role of soft skills in being able to assist the business in expanding its operations online
Conclusion – approximately 300 words
The conclusion should summarize the significant aspects of your project. Subsequently, reflect on the role of project management in project completion. Some guiding questions for reflections include but are not limited to are:
- How was PM useful in implementing the project?
- Which tools were efficient?
- What was hard?
- What was good/great?
- What will you do differently next time?
Reference List
Ensure that all references are referred to somewhere in the main body of the report, otherwise there is no point.
Appendix
Be selective here. Do not include everything just in case. Consider whether each item is really necessary. Ensure that you do include:
Project Charter, RACI Chart, Action Plan and Gantt chart
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