Project Management - Project Management Portfolio

Assignment Task:
Learning outcome 1: Prepare a professional report as the result of a research activity

Learning outcome 2: Apply good project management processes to ensure SMART objectives and managed efficiently and delivered within the timeframe

Learning outcome 3: Provide a portfolio of evidence of performance across the project

Learning outcome 4: Reflect on the skills required to deliver the project in terms of individual and team functions and skills

Learning outcome 5: Identify skills development requirements

Task Requirement

Overview

Global Banking School (GBS) is a fast-growing higher education provider in the United Kingdom (UK). Currently, GBS as eight campuses across four cities. Due to its popularity and successful operations, GBS is planning to open a new campus, in a new city, Liverpool.

GBS has now decided to hire you as a project manager for its new project in Liverpool.

For the summative assignment, students are required to prepare a 3000-word portfolio containing three elements:
• a 2000-word project plan (LO 1, 2, 4, 5)
• a 500-word mid-way progress report (LO 2, 3)
• a poster on the benefits of studying at GBS with explanatory commentary (500 words) (LO 3).

Description of the Task

The project plan (2000 words) will consist of:

• A statement of work (SoW) containing clear project objectives devised using SMART goals, and an outline and justification of the project management methodology / methodologies used.
• A reflection on the skills required to complete the project.
• A risk assessment featuring strategies for mitigation.
• A project timetable presented in the form of a GANTT chart / milestone chart.

The mid-way progress report (500 words) will consist of:

• An evaluation of the progress of the project according to the SMART goals and timetable set out in the project plan.
• An updated project timetable in the form of a Gantt chart, featuring any necessary amendments.

The poster and accompanying commentary (500 words) will consist of:

• A completed poster advertising the benefits of studying at GBS to adult learners.
• Accompanying commentary which explains how the poster meets the objectives set out in the project plan.

Referencing and Research Requirements

You must reference all information used in the presentation and the report, using the Harvard Referencing Guide. You are required to include a reference list at the end of the report arranged in alphabetical order irrespective of the sources.