Next ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF Subject Code and Title PROJ6017 Integrated Project Management Assessment Discussion/Presentation Activity Individual/Group Individual Length 1,000 words (+/- 10%) or equivalent ? Initial presentation: 500 words equivalent (5-min presentation, including media) ? Discussion participation including response to at least 2 students; 500 words in total Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include: a) Examine the project lifecycle using advanced knowledge of project management and make recommendations to deliver successful outcomes in local and global settings. b) Critically evaluate and propose the implementation of change management processes and activities in a project environment. d) Analyse communication management capabilities of project teams in order to enhance opportunities and influence diverse stakeholders. Submission Due by 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 2.2 – Week 4 Weighting 25% Total Marks 100 marks Assessment Task You will prepare a 5-minute presentation, which will demonstrate your findings after you examine the given case study and identify changes that will impact the delivery of project value. You should critically evaluate the impact of the identified changes on project processes and development approach/life cycle. Consider and propose a project change approach to deliver the envisioned future state, including your preferred change model, integrated change control, and strategies that will engage and support the stakeholders, resulting in the sustainment of the change. Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task. Context A project is designed to deliver value and benefits to the organisation and stakeholders. The selected development approach and processes may be tailored to ensure value and benefits delivery. The delivery of the project is based on more than the identified project outcomes and will be impacted by the people and organisational culture in which the outcomes will be delivered. The way the deliverables are accepted within the client organisation is dependent on the readiness of stakeholders to receive and accept change. Thus, change management is a key consideration when managing and delivering project outcomes, so that the change is enabled to deliver the envisioned future state (PMI, 2021). Changes resulting from the project should enable benefits realisation. Changes need to be assessed and identified, and the people impacted by the changes need to be prepared, engaged, and understand the need and benefits of the change. Change Management goes beyond Integrated Change Control. Change Management looks at the people and processes and how the organisation moves from the current state to the envisioned future state that becomes possible with successful project completion. As a future Project Manager, you will often be called upon to review and assess your project, the associated process and lifecycle, and determine the impacts of the project on the stakeholders, as well as the impacts of the stakeholders on the project. You will engage others in your evaluation to propose and agree solutions, which will incorporate a Change Management approach. This assessment allows you to demonstrate your understanding of the importance and application of Project Change Management and Integrated Change Control, by selecting and discussing a Change Model that you will recommend as the basis for the transition of people and processes to the newly envisioned state, brought about by the project deliverables. You will also demonstrate your analysis of project process groups and processes, along with the appropriate development approach/lifecycle, that support the delivery of project value to the stakeholders. By engaging in a discussion with other class members, you will consider your recommendations against the context of the recommendations made by others, presenting supporting evidence and discussing the recommended approaches in order to contribute to your “toolkit” of Project and Change Management knowledge and application. This assessment will require you to consider the project in our case study and use a presentation format, to engage with other students in this class to present the outcomes of your analysis. ? You will apply your analysis skills to determine the future state that is envisioned by this project and use your critical thinking skills to propose change management approaches to ensure the future state. ? You will consider the development approach (project lifecycle) and processes within the case study and present your assessment and recommendations for the ongoing project delivery approach. ? You will consider the impact on stakeholders and existing processes so that changes resulting from the project will deliver values and benefits. You will also consider the impacts of stakeholders on processes and development approach. ? You will engage in discussion with other students in your class and arrive at a decision after considering opinions and options offered by other team members. Your ability to provide timely, effective, and constructive contributions to the discussion will ensure that solutions will be found. Reference: Project Management Institute. (2021). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh edition and The Standard for Project Management (ENGLISH). Project Management Institute. Instructions To complete this assessment, you must: 1. Read and understand the given case study. 2. Review Modules 1 and 2 contents and resources, as well as any additional resources you may find relevant and that will add value to your discussion. 3. Prepare a discussion/recommendation of 500 words (+/- 10%) equivalent. 4. Examine the case study and: a. Identify all the changes that will impact the success of the project delivery. (Remember that changes considered should include those changes within the project (Integrated Change Control) and changes impacting stakeholders, as well as stakeholder readiness to accept the changes noted.) b. Critically evaluate the impacts of the identified changes on the project processes and development approach/lifecycle. c. Select three (3) changes previously identified and propose a change management approach to ensure the delivery of value by the project. d. Discuss how you would ensure that the changes are accepted by the stakeholders, as well as how you may need to tailor any processes or development approach/lifecycle. Note, at the discretion of the Learning Facilitator, this assessment can be delivered in class as a presentation and discussion, or by posting a recording to the Discussion Forum. Options can be combined to suit the class size, delivery, and schedule. Submission options: Option 1 – Discussion in class – Presentation and Responses You will then present your findings and recommendations and respond to at least two (2) other classmates in class. ? Prepare media in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, or an Infographic. ? References should be cited within the slides or the Infographic. ? Your presentation should be approximately 5 minutes in length. ? You will critically evaluate the presentations of peer students in a classroom-based discussion, provide feedback, and propose further recommendations to at least 2 other students. Your responses will be 2-3 minutes to each student. ? Your contribution to the discussion will be assessed based on active and timely engagement and participation, relevance and validity of your contribution, and demonstration of your understanding of project management theories and application to praxis, while using relevant academic resources to support your argument. Option 2 –Recorded presentation on Blackboard – Presentation and Responses You will then present your findings and recommendations and respond to at least two (2) other classmates on the discussion forum directly, as a recorded presentation, and as instructed by the Learning Facilitator. ? Prepare media in the form of a recorded PowerPoint presentation, and post the recording to the discussion form ? References should be cited within the slides. ? Your recorded presentation should be approximately 5 minutes in length. ? You will then critically evaluate the contributions and presentations of peer students and respond to their posts, providing feedback, and proposing further recommendations to at least 2 other students. Your responses to each student will be 2-3 minutes. ? Your contribution to the discussion will be assessed based on your recorded presentation, as well as your two responses to other students, demonstrating timely engagement and participation, relevance and validity of your contribution, and demonstration of your understanding of the project management theories and application to praxis, while using relevant academic resources to support your argument. The timeliness of your submission will allow effective and timely formation of a discussion within the class. Referencing It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage. Submission Instructions Submissions to the Discussion Forum In submitting the recorded portion of your Assessment 1, you will use the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in PROJ6017– Integrated Project Management. The link will take you to the discussion forum where you will select the existing thread created by the Learning Facilitator, reply to the first post by the Learning Facilitator, and attach the .pptx file. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades. In submitting a response to other classmates, you will use the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in PROJ6017 – Integrated Project Management, select the existing thread created by the Learning Facilitator, and reply to the recorded post submitted by the student to whose post you will respond, writing directly on the forum or posting a recorded response. Submitting recording/pictures: If your submission includes items (illustrations, recordings), you may attach them by clicking to add content and selecting to insert local files; click ‘Browse Your Computer’ to attach your extra files. Academic Integrity All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online. Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts. Special Consideration To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment or exam due to unexpected or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed Application for Assessment Special Consideration Form to your Learning Facilitator. Assessment Rubric Assessment Attributes Fail (Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0-49% Pass (Functional) 50-64% Credit (Proficient) 65-74% Distinction (Advanced) 75-84% High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100% Demonstration of understanding and application of Project Management Processes and Development Framework/Project Lifecycle Demonstrates understanding of Development Framework/Project Lifecycle Demonstrates understanding of Project Management Processes Demonstrates application of appropriate Development Framework and Processes according to the needs of the project The Delivery Framework / Project Lifecycle is not identified in the broader context of discussion. Project Management Processes are not identified in the broader context of discussion. Little or no demonstration of application of the appropriate Delivery Framework or Processes. The Delivery Framework / Project Lifecycle remains somewhat unclear and is not established in the broader context of the discussion. Project Management Processes remain somewhat unclear and are not established in the broader context of the discussion. Application of the appropriate Delivery Framework or Processes is established but remains unclear. The identification of the Delivery Framework / Project Lifecycle lacks precision in the broader context of the discussion. The identification of the Project Management Processes lack precision in the broader context of the discussion. Application of the appropriate Delivery Framework and/or Processes is imprecise and not firmly demonstrated. The Delivery Framework/Project Lifecycle is well identified and reasonably established in the broader context of the discussion. The Project Management Processes is well identified and reasonably established in the broader context of the discussion. Application of the appropriate Delivery Framework and/or Processes is well demonstrated and established. The Delivery Framework / Project Lifecycle is unambiguously and precisely identified, and clearly established in the broader context of the discussion. The Project Management Processes are unambiguously and precisely identified, and clearly established in the broader context of the discussion. Application of the appropriate Delivery Framework and/or Processes is unambiguously and precisely demonstrated and clearly established. Total Percentage for this Assessment Attribute =30% Demonstration of understanding and application of Integrated Change Control and Change Management Demonstrates understanding and application of Integrated Change Control (ICC) Demonstrates understanding and application of Change Management (CM) Total Percentage for this Assessment Attribute = 30% Demonstrates limited or partially developed understanding and application of Integrated Change Control. Student has confused the terminology and application of ICC and CM. Student has not identified the relevance or application of ICC tools and techniques. Demonstrates a limited or partially developed understanding and application of Change Management and how this differs from Integrated Change Control. Student has not considered or discussed Change Management application or models relevant to the case study. Demonstrates a functional understanding and application of Integrated Change Control and how this differs from Change Management. Simplistic definition of ICC. Simplistic use or identification of ICC tools and techniques. Demonstrates a functional understanding and application of Change Management and how this differs from Integrated Change Control. Student has introduced a simplistic view of Change Management but has not identified or introduced relevant models. Demonstrates a proficient understanding and application of Integrated Change Control and how this differs from Change Management. Good consideration of relevance and application of ICC and tools and techniques to the case study. Demonstrates a proficient understanding and application of Change Management and how this differs from Integrated Change Control. Student has introduced a proficient understanding of Change Management and simplistic understanding of one model. Demonstrates advanced understanding and application of Integrated Change Control and how this differs from Change Management. Advanced consideration and demonstration of relevance of ICC tools and techniques to the case study. Demonstrates advanced understanding and application of Change Management and how this differs from Integrated Change Control. Student has introduced and demonstrated advanced understanding of Change Management and its application and has demonstrated effective understanding of at least one model. Demonstrates exceptional understanding and application of Integrated Change Control and how this differs from Change Management. Well-considered application of ICC tools and techniques, identifying relevance of application of ICC to the case study. Demonstrates exceptional understanding and application of Change Management and how this differs from Integrated Change Control. Demonstration of exceptional understanding and application of Change Management, critically evaluating a number of models. Contribution and timely Engagement Contribution to the discussion forum / presentation and the discussion Relevance of contribution and feedback; contributions justify the findings and recommendations Contributions provided in a timely manner to allow effective flow of discussion Total Percentage for this Assessment Attribute = 20% Posts a submission, but does not respond to other class students within the discussion. Contributions to the discussion lack insight or depth or are not clearly articulated. Timing of initial submission does not allow for feedback or effective flow of discussion. Contributions to the discussion show some insight and depth and clarity of articulation. Posts within the last few days and does not allow for effective flow of feedback or discussion. Contributions to the discussion show insight and depth and are clearly articulated. Submission is timely, allowing for consideration and timely and effective feedback and flow of discussion. Contributions to the discussion show considerable insight and depth, and recommendations are measured and clearly articulated. Submits early allowing for considered feedback and discussion. Leads the discussion to a logical and effective conclusion. Effective Communications Correct use of APA formatting and citations Correct use and citation of relevant key resources and evidence Referencing is omitted or does not resemble APA. Demonstrates inconsistent use of goodquality, credible, and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. Referencing resembles APA, with frequent or repeated errors. Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed. Referencing resembles APA, with occasional errors. Demonstrates use of credible resources to support and develop ideas. Communicates in a coherent and readable manner that adheres to the given format. APA referencing is free from errors. Demonstrates use of goodquality, credible, and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements. Show evidence of wide scope within the APA referencing is free from errors. Demonstrates use of highquality, credible, and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Use of correct Project Management Terminology Correct use of Spelling and grammar Logical and persuasive language use in discussions, both written and verbal Effective and relevant use of media or images to support the communication Total Percentage for this Assessment Attribute = 20% Specialised Project Management language and terminology is rarely or inaccurately employed. Meaning is repeatedly obscured by errors in the communication of ideas, including errors in structure, sequence, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and/or the acknowledgement of sources. Media does not support discussion content. Generally employs specialised language and terminology with accuracy. Some errors are evident in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. Communicates in a readable manner that largely adheres to the given format. Meaning is sometimes difficult to follow. Information, arguments, and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is not always clear and logical. Media does not support discussion content Accurately employs specialised language and terminology. Occasional minor errors present in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. Meaning of communication is easy to follow. Information, arguments, and evidence are structured and sequenced clearly and logically. Media used supports discussion content. organisation for sourcing evidence. Accurately employs a wide range of specialised language and terminology. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are free from errors. Communicates coherently and concisely in a manner that adheres to the given format. Engages audience interest. Information, arguments, and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is clear and persuasive. Media used enhances discussion content. Show evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence. Discerningly selects and precisely employs a wide range of specialised language and terminology. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are free from errors. Communicates eloquently. Expresses meaning coherently, concisely and creatively within the given format. Engages and sustains the audience’s interest. Information, arguments, and evidence are insightful, persuasive and expertly presented. Media is effective and enhances the discussion.
