5/31/2017 Task: Administer, monitor, finalise and review project https://myquest.swinburneonline.edu.au/learningPlatform/user/users.lc;jsessionid=AB95946161DC3C5767CA84F5E787A03F.tc3_8080?operation=loggedIn… 1/4 Instructions Part 1: Monitoring report Using the project plan you created in the task: Develop a project plan, risk management plan and budget, write a report detailing a project status update that could be provided to your manager. You have identi២ed that not all sta៌ are happy with the level of resourcing and this is hampering the successful implementation of the project. This needs to be highlighted in your report. In approximately one page, explain how you monitored the following areas: The appropriate level of resources. The support provided for project team members. Sta៌ acceptance and satisfaction with the project requirements. Progress of the project against scheduled hours. Your risk management strategies to achieve project deliverables. This relates to the issue of sta៌ acceptance and satisfaction, raised above. What is working well and what needs adjustment. Part 2 Finalise and close the project Discuss the actions taken to ensure the administrative closure of the project is successful. Based on information gained from your review, complete a report of approximately 400 words by identifying whether the project was successful in meeting its aims in relation to: budget timeframe resources team satisfaction achievement of project outcomes lessons learned and how these could be implemented in future projects. Part 3 - Project review Task: Administer, monitor, ២nalise and review project Task overview This task requires you to provide evidence of how you managed to administer, monitor, ២nalise and review the ២nal stages of your project. You will need the project plan created in the task: Develop a project plan, risk management plan and budget. Upon satisfactory completion of this task, you will receive a grade and a mark based on the rubric below. To successfully complete this task, make sure you: carefully read these instructions discuss relevant issues with others refer to your learning materials research on the internet draw on your own work experience discuss relevant issues with others. Copyright © Swinburne Online5/31/2017 Task: Administer, monitor, finalise and review project https://myquest.swinburneonline.edu.au/learningPlatform/user/users.lc;jsessionid=AB95946161DC3C5767CA84F5E787A03F.tc3_8080?operation=loggedIn… 2/4 Assume now that your project is in the review stage. Review the project outcomes and answer the following questions explaining to management the project outcomes processes against the project scope and plan (approximately one page). 1. Scope development and management. Did the scope accurately represent every activity undertaken to produce the project deliverables? Were all types and quantities of resources required determined accurately? Were activity duration estimates accurate? 2. Cost estimation and management. What resources and activities came in over budget? Were any below estimates? Were there any unexpected costs? If yes, why? What do the ២ndings mean for future projects? 3. Project team member management. Were the right people selected as team members? Did they have the right skills and experience? How did you involve team members in the project review? How did the team perform? 4. Closure. Who should give ២nal sign-o៌ for the project? List the ២nal payments made to contractors or suppliers. Evidence that needs submitting You must submit the following to the relevant submission point in MyQuest: Part 1 Monitoring report Part 2 Actions taken to ២nalise and close the project Part 3 Project outcomes reviewed (approx. 1 page). Marking guide and rubric Your task will be assessed based on this Marking guide (assets/docs/Marking-guide-4.docx). Upon satisfactory completion of this task, you will receive a grade and a mark based on the rubric below. Criteria Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80 – 100% Copyright © Swinburne Online5/31/2017 Task: Administer, monitor, finalise and review project https://myquest.swinburneonline.edu.au/learningPlatform/user/users.lc;jsessionid=AB95946161DC3C5767CA84F5E787A03F.tc3_8080?operation=loggedIn… 3/4 Communication and presentation This section measures correct use of: grammar, spelling, punctuation, appropriate writing style, logical ២ow of ideas, layout meets business standards and protocols, attention to detail. Functional standard of written communication enabling the assessor to interpret the response. Basic standard business layout and presentation is demonstrated. Acceptable standard of written communication demonstrating the writer appreciates and understands the materials. Above basic standard business layout and presentation is demonstrated. Concisely written communication where the purpose and focus of the writing is clear and logical. Pro២cient standard business layout and presentation is demonstrated. Well-articulated written communication demonstrating a sophisticated level of writing. The sequencing of ideas and paragraphs is smooth, making it easy for the reader to follow. Writing clearly shows an understanding of the audience. Layout and presentation is demonstrated to a high professional standard. 20% of total (10-11.5 marks) (12-13.4 marks) (14-15.5 marks) (16-20 marks) Address project requirements This section measures how e៌ectively you have addressed each area required by the task. Response covers minimum requirements of the task. Response addresses the requirements of the task in more detail. Response addresses requirements of the task demonstrating a greater depth of knowledge and understanding. Response addresses requirements of the task, demonstrating high-level knowledge and understanding of the concepts applicable to the task. Initiative and judgement is exhibited by drawing on several sources and incorporating additional independent research. All sources are appropriately referenced. 45% of total (22.5-26.5 marks) (27-31 marks) (31.5-35.5 marks) (36-45 marks) Copyright © Swinburne Online5/31/2017 Task: Administer, monitor, finalise and review project https://myquest.swinburneonline.edu.au/learningPlatform/user/users.lc;jsessionid=AB95946161DC3C5767CA84F5E787A03F.tc3_8080?operation=loggedIn… 4/4 Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts This section measures your demonstrated understanding and knowledge of key concepts from the unit. Rudimentary demonstration and application of key concepts. Sound knowledge and application of key concepts. High level application of the key concepts, displaying comprehensive knowledge and understanding. Substantial, highly-developed knowledge of key concepts through additional independent research. All sources are appropriately referenced. 35% of total (17.5-20.5 marks) (21-34 marks) (24.5-27.5 marks) (28-35 marks) Sample Task Writing a report (assets/docs/Report-writing.docx) Copyright © Swinburne Online