QUALIFICATION EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP UNIT NUMBER & NAME 17: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR STRATEGIC MANAGERS START DATE 30-04-17 ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE 21-05-17 ASSESSOR NAME DR. PHILIP GUBBAY Assignment Title PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION Purpose of this assignment The students will get an opportunity to develop their project management and research skills by developing a project where they plan and implement a new product, service or process in a systematic manner, in accordance with the skills learned during the course. Assignment Description This assignment covers all the learning outcomes of this course. Preparation Guidelines • The report should be grammatically correct and word processed. • The written report must be presented in a professional manner, with FORM 1, front page, contents page, page numbering, bibliography and annexes. • Use the Font as Arial size 11 and 1.5 line spacing. • Identify any references and Use the Harvard referencing system. • Complete the Form 1 page and sign the statement of authenticity. • You will pass the assignment only if you achieve all Pass criteria. Student must provide evidence that learning outcomes of the subject have been met. • Assignment will be checked for Plagiarism. Appropriate Actions may be taken as per College / Edexcel Plagiarism Policy. Good Practice • Make backup of your work in different media (hard disk, memory stick etc) to avoid distress for loss or damage of your original copy. • Make an extra hardcopy of your work submitted for your own reference or later use. ASSIGNMENT BRIEF This is a staged assignment, but is a substantial piece of work. You would be required to select a project of your choice (preferably from your work). The Project could be the implementation of a new Product, Service or process. If that is not possible, you may select a case study. You are to choose a project and agree it with your tutor as one that is suitable for implementation. A) Preferably choose a project of your own that you would be able to implement during the duration of the course. In case the project is longer and may extend beyond the duration, it is acceptable, and you may share your experience until the point the project has reached. B) In case you are unable to chose a project in which you would be directly involved, you may select one of the following cases: 1. You are a Project Manager for Accenture, and have been given the task of implementing a large IT assignment for DU. This assignment would involve implementation of a new software product (system to manage customer data). You would be required to implement the project in UAE but, would be utilising global resources. Design and implement the project. 2. You are the Project Director for Zara Middle East. You are planning to open a new store in Dubai Marina Mall in December. Design and implement the entire project. 3. An entrepreneur wants to open a school for children with special needs in Dubai. You have been tasked as the Project Manager for this project. Design and implement the entire project. 4. Dubai International School has seen unprecedented growth in the past few years. They would like to expand their school by increasing the built up area. School Director has mandated that the expansion should be complete by September 2017. You are the director of Projects, thus design and implement the same. 5. You are a Mother/Father of a 10 year old child. You are planning to move to Dubai in January and would like to ensure the move is seamless for your child. Design the entire move as a project and implement it during the timeframe. 6. You are a keen innovator and have designed an innovative product that could be sold. Plan your product launch and execute it. TASK 1: Selecting a Project Prepare a plan for the implementation of a new product, service or process. You must complete the Task and achieve the following learning outcomes: In this TASK one should consider addressing and providing evidence as per the LO1– Assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) Learning Outcome Assessment criteria LO1 Be able to develop a project specification 1.1 Analyse the factors that contribute to the process of project selection. 1.2 Develop outline project specifications for the implementation of a new product, service or process. 1.3 Produce a specification for an agreed project to implement a new product, service or process. Task 2: Planning a Project For the organization you have selected (in Task 1) you must demonstrate that you are able to plan for the launch. Complete the following in the form of a report: In this TASK one should consider addressing and providing evidence as per LO2 – Assessment criteria 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5) Learning Outcome Assessment criteria LO2 Be able to plan for the launch of a project to implement a new product, service or process 2.1 Produce a project plan for an agreed project 2.2 Match appropriate resources to a project 2.3 Cost all resources required for implementing a project. 2.4 Agree timescales for the management and implementation of a project. 2.5 Plan an appropriate strategy for the implementation of a project. For the project you have chosen, you have to demonstrate how you have implemented and managed the project: • Your assignment should demonstrate how you have implemented the project, evaluated the outcomes of the project and finally, how you present the findings and process. • The final submission would be in the form of a presentation to the class. • In exceptional cases, word document submissions may be accepted. Task 3: Implementing a Project In this TASK one should consider addressing and providing evidence as LO3– assessment criteria 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) Learning Outcome Assessment criteria LO3 Be able to implement a project 3.1 Implement a project in accordance with an agreed specification. 3.2 develop appropriate measures to monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes. 3.3 monitor the implementation of a project Task 4: Evaluation a Project In this TASK one should consider addressing and providing evidence as LO 4– Assessment criteria 4.1, 4.2, 4.3) Learning Outcome Assessment criteria LO4 Be able to evaluate the outcomes of a project 4.1 Analyse the outcomes of a project in terms of the original project specification 4.2 Evaluate the outcomes of a project 4.3 Make justified recommendations for improvements to the project Task 5: Presenting a Project Report For the final assignment, you would be required to make a presentation to the tutor and class. The complete project report has to be submitted on EDMODO in the mentioned format In this TASK one should consider addressing and providing evidence LO5– Assessment criteria 5.1, 5.2) Learning Outcome Assessment criteria LO5 Be able to present the outcomes of a project 5.1 Produce a report of all project procedures used 5.2 Present the outcomes of the project to an audience using an agreed format and appropriate media