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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Assessment Information 3
Assessment Instructions 5
Student Assessment Agreement 6
Assessment Task 1 Cover Sheet 7
Assessment Task 1: Written Questions 8
Assessment Task 1 Instructions 10
Assessment Task 1 Checklist 14
Assessment Task 2 Cover Sheet 16
Assessment Task 2: Project planning 17
Assessment Task 2 Instructions 19
Assessment Task 2 Checklist 22
Assessment Task 3 Cover Sheet 24
Assessment Task 3: Project maintenance 25
Assessment Task 3 Instructions 27
Assessment Task 3 Checklist 30
Assessment Task 4 Cover Sheet 32
Assessment Task 4: Evaluate project 33
Assessment Task 4 Instructions 34
Assessment Task 4 Checklist 36
Final Results Record 37
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Assessment Information
The assessment tasks for BSBPMG409/412/417 Cluster are included in this Student Assessment Tasks
booklet and outlined in the assessment plan below.
To be assessed as competent for this unit, you must complete all of the assessment tasks satisfactorily.
Assessment Plan
Assessment Preparation
Please read through this assessment thoroughly before beginning any tasks. Ask your assessor for
clarification if you have any questions at all.
When you have read and understood this unit’s assessment tasks, print out the Student Assessment
Agreement. Fill it out, sign it, and hand it to your assessor, who will countersign it and then keep it on file.
Keep a copy of all of your work, as the work submitted to your assessor will not be returned to you.
Assessment appeals
If you do not agree with an assessment decision, you can make an assessment appeal as per your RTO’s
assessment appeals process.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if they feel they have been dealt with
unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
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Additional Resources
You will be provided with the following resources before you begin each Assessment Task.
Assessment Task 2
Project Charter Outline
Project Management Plan Template
Project Management Policy and Procedures
Conference Brief
Strategic Business Plan
Assessment Task 4
Speakers’ Invoices
Conference Finances Information
Project Management Review Template
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Assessment Instructions
The Assessment Task Cover Sheet will be returned to you with the outcome of the assessment, which will
be satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). If your work has been assessed as being not satisfactory, your
assessor will include written feedback in the Assessment Task Cover Sheet giving reasons why. Your
assessor will also discuss this verbally with you and provide advice on re-assessment opportunities as per
your RTO’s re-assessment policy.
Copy and paste each task’s instructions into a new document and use this as the basis for your assessment
task submission. Include this document’s header and footer.
If you are submitting electronically, give the document a file name that includes the unit identification
number, the task number, your name and the date.
Checklist
This will be used by your assessor to mark your assessment. Read through this as part of your preparation
before beginning the assessment task. It will give you a good idea of what your assessor will be looking for
when marking your responses.
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Make sure you read through the assessments in this booklet before you fill out and sign the agreement
below.
If there is anything that you are unsure of, consult your assessor prior to signing this agreement.
Have you read the assessment requirements for this unit? Yes No
Do you understand the requirements of the assessments for this unit? Yes No
Do you agree to the way in which you are being assessed? Yes No
Do you have any specific needs that should be considered? Yes No
If so, explain these in the space below.
Student name
Student number
Student signature
Date
Date 26/11/19
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Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded
with any other student(s).
I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me
according to the process explained to me.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried
out according to the required assessment procedures.
Rezaul Azim
Assessor name
azim
Assessor signature
26/11/19
Date
Feedback
Perfect answer. You have a good concept about project scope, cost and completion process
Date
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
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Task summary
This is an open book test, to be completed in the classroom.
A time limit of 2 hours to answer the questions is provided.
You need to answer all of the written questions correctly.
Your answers must be word processed and sent to the assessor as an email attachment.
Required
Access to textbooks and other learning materials
Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
Timing
Your assessor will advise you of the due date of this assessment.
Submit
Answers to all questions
Assessment criteria
All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task
satisfactorily.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on their performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have
satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you
written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with
unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any
part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of
the assessment.
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Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify
important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs
long.
Compare – when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things
are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are expected
to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Contrast – when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things
are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write
a response one or two paragraphs long.
Discuss – when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or
features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one
or two paragraphs long.
Describe – when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities
or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for and
against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Examine – when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should
provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are
expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Explain – when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something
happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Identify – when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe
the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
List – when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information
in a list format.
Outline – when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points, Generally,
you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Summarise – when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the
main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
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1. Explain the following key steps of the project cost management process. For each, state at which
stage of the project life cycle it is used.
a. Cost Estimation.
Oping that new killer app. Cost estimation is the process that takes those factors into account, and
calculates a budget that meets financial commitment necessary for a successful project. Project cost
estimation applies to everything from building a bridge to developing that new killer app. It all costs money,
so the clearer you are on the amount required, the more likely you will achieve the objective.
b. Budget Determination.
Determine Budget is the process of aggregating the estimated costs of individual activities or work
packages to establish an authorized cost baseline. The key benefit of this process is that it determines the
cost baseline against which project performance can be monitored and controlled.
c. Spending Control.
Any tactic or strategy designed to reduce or otherwise discipline the spending of an organization.
Spending controls may be adopted in a corporation, non-profit, or even a government.
The project budget is key at the outset as it allows the project manager to determine the cost of the project.
Then throughout the project, it acts as a key document to check project costs against the budget. Project
budgets can be developed in a variety of forms. For example, in an excel sheet or specific project
management or accounting software.
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4. Discuss why key performance indicators are used in budgeting and provide three examples of
financial key performance indicators that can be used to determine the effectiveness of a budget.
KPI (key performance indicators) are may be the most important budget control indicators. They
demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives. Some examples of KPI:
- Actual cost- shows how much money has been spent on a project to date.
- Cost variance- indicates whether the estimated project cost is above or below the set baseline.
- Return on investment- shows a project’s profitability and whether the benefits have exceeded the
costs.
6. Explain how to apply each of the following project cost management tools. For each tool, also
describe its cost effectiveness and its accuracy.
a. Analogous Estimating.
Analogous estimating is the act of using former projects to estimate how long or how much a current
project will take or cost. In other words, it is a technique that centers on comparison. This means that the
more data is available, the better the estimate will be. This, data collection for each project will build up a
database that can be used in future projects for comparisons of cost and time.
b. Parametric modelling.
Parametric modelling is the creation of a digital model based on a series of pre-programmed rules
or algorithms known as parameters. That is, the model, or elements of it are generated automatically by
internal logic arguments rather that by being manually manipulated. Typically, parametric rules create
relationships between different elements of the design.
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c. Bottom-up estimating.
Bottom-up estimating involves the estimation of work at the lowest possible level of detail. These
estimates are then aggregated in order to arrive at summary totals. By building detailed cost and time
estimates for a work package, the profitability of being able to meet the estimated amounts improves
substantially.
7. Explain the key procedures that should be followed in the event of a cost change process during a
project.
The cost change control system is one of the tools you can to control project costs and ensure the
project comes in on-budget. It outlines the procedure that if followed to make changes to the cost baseline.
In the event of a cost change process during a project, following procedures can be followed:
• Receive request/demand for change in process on project
• Assess change request/demand with a focus on project budget regarding:
materials
any relevant permit requirements
man hours
time lost/gained
• Prepare and present to project shareholders/liaison your recommendations for how to proceed
relative to request(s)
• Receive shareholder decision approval or declination to proceed
8. Identify and describe two key components of a project scope management plan.
Requirements – A proper scope identification process will allow for a requirements identification step.
This is where you contact the stakeholders, meet with them if necessary, and identify and prioritize all of the
external requirements the project must meet.
Scope Statement – Every project needs a scope statement. This is not negotiable. If you can’t put the
scope of the project in writing, you shouldn’t have a project. Sometimes the scope is destined to change, but
you must be able to identify it at any point in time.
9. Identify and describe two factors that can impact on project scope.
Process Requirements - Process requirements describe how people interact with a product and how a
product interact with other business processes. The requirements for billing transactions within a website,
how such transactions link to invoicing and accounts, and at what point can staff view and alter the status of
orders needs to be detailed.
Legal constrains - It refer to the many regulations that the activities and practices on a construction
project must comply with. These most commonly relate to employment law, safety requirements, planning
and building regulations requirements, environmental requirements, and so on
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The Scope Change Summary Report shows a list of all the current scope changes that have been captured
on the respective projects.
11. Outline a step by step process that should be followed for formal change control processes.
A change to the design or features of a product may be agreed. This will mean changing the way the
product is specified in the plans and updating any costs and timescales accordingly. An impact analysis
should also be performed.
The proposed change is rejected because it is not felt to represent a significant concern.
The third option is unusual but it does occasionally happen that a deliverable does not agree with its
specification and changing the specification is better solution that changing the deliverable.
12. Identify and then discuss two methods that can be used to measure work outcomes and progress
and provide example to illustrate each.
Schedule- Project management success is often determined by whether or not you kept to the
original timeline. Experienced project managers know how hard that is, but it’s a little bit easier if you
continually evaluate the progress as you go.
Quality- The end of the project phase is a good time for a quality review. You can check both the
quality of the project management practices- are you following the change management process every time
and so on- and also the deliverables.
13. Describe two methods for segmenting and documenting a work break down structure (WBS).
Determine the major deliverables or products to be produced – It includes training program needs
statement, training program design, participant notebooks, trained instructor, program testing, and training
program presentation.
Divide each of these major deliverables into its component deliverables in the same manner – You
may determine that you require the followings, interviews of potential participants, a review of materials
discussing the needs for the program, a report summarizing the needs this program will address.
14. Identify and describe two documents that can be used to initiate projects.
Goal – The primary purpose of the Project Initiation Document is to capture and record information
needed to properly define and plan a project, thus forming the basis for managing and evaluating the overall
success of the project.
Approval – The one of the phase of writing Project Initiation Document is approval, which does not
only concern the project management. The Project Initiation Document also needs approval from other
stakeholders, such as the Operations and Human Resources department. It is wise to involve all the other
parties and departments in the information that is related to the Project Initiation Document, and give them
the opportunity to give comments and then discussing them in a final meeting with the stakeholders and
interested parties.
15. Explain what project governance is and how a governance model should be selected for a project.
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Your choice should be based on a combination of three variables: organizational culture, decision
methodology, and size.
Organizational culture can be described as the social norms by which an organization functions. Most
organizations can be categorized as having one of four types of culture: clan, adhocracy, market, and
hierarchy.
Illustrates the four decision-making approaches organizational use. The governance framework your
organization uses should be a reflection of its methods of decisions within an acceptable timeframe.
The size of the organization is all-important. Governance frameworks don’t determine the size of the
governance body nor the number of participants, Instead of that the frameworks are flexible enough to
accommodate any organization.
16. Describe at least three elements that should be included in project finalisation and evaluation
documents.
Indicator – The project evaluation process involves an analysis of different components of indicators that
characterize the project’s progress towards the achievement of its goals and objectives.
Outcomes - These are any measureable and auditable changes that can be obtained as a result of the
project’s successful accomplishment. The determination the extent to which the identified problems have
been mitigated, resolves, or eliminated.
Impacts – There are the indicator of changes that can be specifically linked to the project’s implementation
activity. Impacts determine and measure the extent to which goals and objectives of the project are
achieved.
Planning phase – The next phase, planning phase, is where the project solution is further developed in as
much detail as possible and the steps necessary to meet the project’s objective are planned. In this step, the
team identifies all of the work to be done.
Implementation phase – During the third, the implementation phase, the project plan is put into motion and
the work of the project is performed. It is important to maintain control and communicate as needed during
implementation.
Closing phase – During the final closure, or completion phase, the emphasis is on releasing the final
deliverables to the customer, handing over project documentation to the business, terminating supplier
contracts, releasing project resources, and communicating the closure of the project to all stakeholders.
18. Explain the difference between a Project Charter and a Project Management Plan
The project plan describes the plan broadly with less attention to detail. It deals with high-level
planning, while the project management plan uses every possible detail
The project plan deals with the “what” part of the project, while the project management plan deals
with the “how”.
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The project plan is a visionary document, while the project management plan is executed to achieve
the vision.
The project plan gives you the vision to complete the project successfully, while the project
management plan defines and develops the system to be used to complete the project successfully.
19. Describe at least three organisational policies and procedures that should be taken into
consideration when developing a Project Management Plan and why they could be relevant.
Review the work plan on a regular basis. For a medium project, this is probably still a weekly process.
For larger projects, the frequency might be every two weeks. Do not go any less frequently that every two
weeks.
Capture and update actual hours. If the project is capturing actual effort hours and costs, update the work
plan with this information. Identify activities that have been completed during the previous time period and
update the work plan to show they are finished.
Reschedule the project. After the work plan has been updated to show the current reality, let the tool
reschedule the work to see if the project will be completed within the original effort, cost, and duration.
20. What type of logs and registers would be used in a typical project?
Daily log: Used by the project manager to record problems and concerns that will be handled
informally.
Issue register: Used by the project manager to capture and maintain information on all project
issues that are being managed formally.
Quality register: Updated by team members who perform quality checks on the project’s specialist
or technical products.
Risk register: Used by the project manager to record identified project risks.
Lessons log: An informal repository for the project manager to store lessons learned that apply to
the current project and useful lessons from previous projects as well.
21. Describe what a Project Initiation Document (PID) is and list at least eight items that are usually
included in a Project Initiation Document.
A Project Initiation Document defines the project scope, management and overall success criteria that
the team can go back to during the project. It contains the basic information of the project such as context,
scope, team, and collaboration. It is equally important as an internal guide and for external stakeholders
These items included in a Project Initiation Document:
- Project goals
- Scope
- Project organization
- Business case
- Constraints
- Stakeholders
- Risks
- Project controls
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azim
Assessor signature
26/11/19
Date
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I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded
with any other student(s).
I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me
according to the process explained to me.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried
out according to the required assessment procedures.
Rezaul azim
Assessor name
Azim
Assessor signature
26/11/19
Date
Feedback
You did not answer question 3 to 6 in your task 2.
Date
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
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Task summary
In the role of Project Assistant, you are required to assist the Project Manager in developing a Project
Management Plan. You will then participate in a meeting with the Management Team and incorporate your
input into the PMP Baseline.
Required
Access to textbooks and other learning materials
Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
Conference Brief
Project Charter Outline
Project Management Policy and Procedures
Strategic Business Plan.
Project Management Plan Outline
Timing
Your assessor will advise you of the due date of these submissions.
Submit
Second Draft Project Charter
First Draft Project Management Plan
Second Draft Project Management Plan
Email with Project Management Plan Baseline attached
Assessment criteria
For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all
of the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete
further assessment to demonstrate competence.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on their performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have
satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you
written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
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You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with
unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any
part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of
the assessment.
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Grow Management Consultants specialises in leadership consultancy. It has been operational for five years.
The company offers a range of services to assist companies to assess leadership behaviour of existing
managers and performance metrics. They also design and implement customised leadership programs
based on the assessment. Services are offered Australia-wide. The company has offices and training
facilities in North Sydney and the Melbourne CBD. It is currently in a period of growth and has opened an
office in Brisbane with the goal of expanding into the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast over the next five
years.
Each year the company runs a conference and this year’s will be held in October 2020. Its title is: Leading in
the twenty first century. It will have talks and workshops on the latest trends in, and techniques for, business
leadership.
As part of the company’s expansion plans, the conference will be held in Brisbane this year. It is hoped that
a strong presence at the conference will attract the interest of potential customers.
The company’s ongoing expansion means that more business consultants will be needed, and the
conference provides a great opportunity to make contact with many qualified business people who attend.
As the Administration Officer for Grow Management Consultants, you have been asked by the CEO to take
on the role of Project Assistant for the conference, to assist the company’s General Manager, who will be
taking on the role of Project Manager.
You will assist them to develop a project charter and then a Project Management Plan for the conference.
These documents will then be discussed with the Project Team, who will give their input and approval before
the project can be carried out.
The Project Manager has already begun the process by creating a first draft of the project
charter, which they have named Project Charter Outline. You are required to assist with the
document’s development by adding as much as you can to it with the information you have.
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Leadership Conference 2020: Leading in the twentieth century
Project charter
Project scope
This project will cover all aspects of the conference, including planning and follow-up. It is restricted to the
conference itself, and will not affect, or be accountable for, any other Grow Management Consultants
products or services.
Project objectives
The objectives of this project are:
- Motivate the workers
- Attract the interest of potential customers.
- Make contact with many qualified business people who attend the conference
- Promote Management Networks
Provide professional development for members
Project deliverables
This project’s deliverables are:
- Talks and workshops on the latest trends in business leadership
- Talks and workshops on the latest techniques for business leadership.
Project stakeholders
The project’s stakeholders include the following:
Grow Management Consultants staff and management
Grow Management Consultants clients
All of the invited speakers
The venue project manager
Roles and responsibilities
The Administration Manager is responsible for the overall coordination of the congress preparation.
The rest of the project team is:
Donna Chisholm will help with contacting and lining up the speakers.
Dan Streep will determine and prepare the venue.
Edith Partridge will be responsible for the project’s finances.
Erin O’Donnell will be responsible for marketing activities.
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Review also the Project Management Plan Outline. This has been prepared by the Project
Manager as a primer for the project’s PMP. You will be developing this plan following the
meeting with the Project Manager but begin by writing your own entries in each section of the
plan prior to the meeting.
During the meeting you will be required to discuss each section of the plan with the Project
Manager, and you will use this version of the document to support you.
Review also the text of activity 2 for further details on the coming meeting and the PMP.
Review the Conference Plan Brief and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) included in it. Do
research in the internet to establish an estimate of the costs of the activities included in the
WBS. The organisation’s policy and procedures stipulate that you are to provide an estimate of
costs using a bottom-up estimating technique.
Keep in mind that this will be a draft estimate. It will be reviewed by the Project Manager and
then the Project Team.
As with the project costs, the project scope cannot be completed until after the meeting with the
Project Team, but write some notes on what you think would be appropriate for each section
based on the project authorisation form. You will have the opportunity to discuss your notes at
the meeting with the Project Manager.
When you have completed it, send your First Draft Project Management Plan to the Project
Manager (your assessor).
Print out a copy of your first draft PMP and take it to the meeting with you. This will form the
basis of your discussions with the Project Manager.
Introduction
The leadership conference will enhance Manager Network’s reputation and provide our clients with up to
date information on leadership skills, knowledge and trends. It will also provide clients with numerous
valuable networking opportunities for clients and staff.
Compliance
Successful completion of the project will support the following company Strategic Plan objectives:
relationship between the project and broader organisational strategies and goals
Project objectives
The objectives of this project are:
- Motivate the workers
- Attract the interest of potential customers.
- Make contact with many qualified business people who attend the conference
- Promote Management Networks
- Provide professional development for members
Benefits
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Project deliverables
This project’s deliverables are:
- Talks and workshops on the latest trends in business leadership
- Talks and workshops on the latest techniques for business leadership.
Project requirements
The following are required for a successful Conference:
Effective marketing
Effective management
Enough staff
Provided with facilities and equipment that are necessary for the workshops
Effectively scheduled activities
Measurable outcomes
The success of this project can be measured by:
- Number of new customers
- Number of new business partners
- Number of participants in the conference
Project constraints
The project constraints include
:Not enough budget to organise the conference
Insufficient resources
Response from the staffs
Project governance
The CEO will carry ultimate responsibility for the conference, but the conference planning will be co-
ordinated by the General Manager who will be the Project Manager. Each project team member is
responsible for their area of expertise, working closely with the Project Manager and the Project Assistant.
Project scope
This project will cover all aspects of the conference, including planning and follow-up. It is restricted to the
conference itself, and will not affect, or be accountable for, any other Grow Management Consultants
products or services.
Project scope management
Scope control will be managed as follows:
- Plan the scope: Gather input from the stakeholders, then decide how to control the scope
- Collect requirements
- Define the scope: define exactly what is in scope and what is out of scope for the project
- Create a work Breakdown Structure
- Validate the scope
- Control the scope: a project’s status should be monitored from start to finish to ensure that it is
being executed according to the project management plan
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Milestones
The project milestones will include the completion of the WBS tasks.
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finalisation of
venue and
speakers
Prepare conference materials Two months prior Registration
to the conference
Create registration process Two months prior Registration
to the conference
Any changes to milestones must be made in consultation with the project team. This can be done at
meetings or by email.
Project stages
Include the tasks that define when each stage has been completed:
Project stakeholders
The project’s stakeholders include the following:
Grow Management Consultants staff and management
Grow Management Consultants clients
All of the invited speakers
The venue project manager
Project communication
Project communication should include, but not be limited to:
A monthly update for Grow Management Consultants’ staff and consultants
Weekly or fortnightly meetings for the Project Team.
Direct emails and social media marketing for prospective attendees.
Brochure with covering letter sent to all registered attendees two weeks before conference date.
A written report on the project’s progress will be sent to the CEO by the Project Manager each
month.
A project management evaluation report is to be written by the Project Manager and Project
Assistant and submitted to the CEO as soon as possible following project completion.
Change management
Changes to the project schedule or Project Management Plan should only be made with the agreement of
the project team. Decisions are to be made by consensus, with the CEO having veto over any change.
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Cost management
Cost management will be overseen by Edith Partridge, the Chief Financial Officer.
A financial report will by written by Edith within one month of the conference.
Resource requirements
identify the major resources requirements to assist with cost estimation
- Resources must be necessary to the project
- Resources must be effective
- Resources must be not too expensive
- Venues must be able to provide required conference equipment. Need to be able to access audio-
visual equipment including microphones, projectors and screens for projecting. Also need lecterns
and an electronic whiteboard.
- Conference catering should be on-site and include a high-quality morning tea, lunch and afternoon
tea
Where a cost variation is considered, a change request must be submitted by email to the Project Manager.
The request is to include
Project costs to date
Additional cost(s) that will be incurred
Variations to baseline and actions required
Justification for the change
No cost change can be confirmed until it has been authorised by the Project Manager.
Risk management
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All identified risks are to be discussed and documented at the project team meetings.
1. Ineffective speakers and/or topics will give negative impression on potential customers.
Risk treatment ideas:
Brainstorm speakers’ topics
Ensure that all speakers are effective communicators
Have good quality backup speakers available
Strengths and weaknesses of risk treatments above:
Weaknesses:
It is not possible to evaluate a speaker’s performance prior to execution
Strengths:
Having backup speakers will broaden the pool of available speakers
Brainstorm could produce themes that could be useful elsewhere in the company.
The PMP and Project Schedule will be reviewed, and a report written for senior management within one
month of the conference.
At the meeting, you will be required to go through your project management plan, carefully
explaining each part of the cost management plan, as well as your proposed project budget.
You will also be expected to explain how you arrived at your cost estimates.
Be prepared to answer questions and to note feedback provided so as to inform the next draft of
the PMP.
During the meeting, you will need to demonstrate effective communication skills including:
Speaking clearly and concisely
Using non-verbal communication to assist with understanding
Asking questions to identify required information
Responding to questions as required
Using active listening techniques to confirm understanding
The Project Team had a meeting to discuss and confirm the project management plan.
At the meeting, I have carefully explained each part of the cost management plan and project budget. Also, I
have explained how I have done the cost estimates.
I have asked other team members’ opinion on the project management plan. They had some options for
cost estimating and we discussed on this. Apart from the cost management, the schedule management was
also so important.
We had meeting for about 2 hours. Everyone was demonstrated effective communication skills such as,
asking questions to identify required information. Using active listening techniques to confirm understanding.
Save this version of the document as Second Draft Project Management Plan.
When completed, send the document to the Project Manager (your assessor).
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Compliance
Successful completion of the project will support the following company Strategic Plan objectives:
relationship between the project and broader organisational strategies and goals
Project objectives
The objectives of this project are:
- Motivate the workers
- Attract the interest of potential customers.
- Make contact with many qualified business people who attend the conference
- Promote Management Networks
- Provide professional development for members
Benefits
The benefits that Grow Management Consultants include:
Increased brand awareness
Increased number of customers
Will be known to many qualified business people
Motivated workers
Project deliverables
This project’s deliverables are:
- Talks and workshops on the latest trends in business leadership
- Talks and workshops on the latest techniques for business leadership.
Project requirements
The following are required for a successful Conference:
Effective marketing
Effective management
Enough staff
Provided with facilities and equipment that are necessary for the workshops
Effectively scheduled activities
Measurable outcomes
The success of this project can be measured by:
- Number of new customers
- Number of new business partners
- Number of participants in the conference
Project constraints
The project constraints include
:Not enough budget to organise the conference
Insufficient resources
Response from the staffs
Project governance
The CEO will carry ultimate responsibility for the conference, but the conference planning will be co-
ordinated by the General Manager who will be the Project Manager. Each project team member is
responsible for their area of expertise, working closely with the Project Manager and the Project Assistant.
Project scope
This project will cover all aspects of the conference, including planning and follow-up. It is restricted to the
conference itself, and will not affect, or be accountable for, any other Grow Management Consultants
products or services.
Project scope management
Scope control will be managed as follows:
- Plan the scope: Gather input from the stakeholders, then decide how to control the scope
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- Collect requirements
- Define the scope: define exactly what is in scope and what is out of scope for the project
- Create a work Breakdown Structure
- Validate the scope
- Control the scope: a project’s status should be monitored from start to finish to ensure that it is
being executed according to the project management plan
Milestones
The project milestones will include the completion of the WBS tasks.
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to conference
Decide marketing communication strategies Commencing on Marketing
finalisation of
venue and
speakers
Develop promotional materials Commencing on Marketing
finalisation of
venue and
speakers
Implement marketing communications Commencing on Marketing
finalisation of
venue and
speakers
Prepare conference materials Two months prior Registration
to the conference
Create registration process Two months prior Registration
to the conference
Any changes to milestones must be made in consultation with the project team. This can be done at
meetings or by email.
Project stages
Include the tasks that define when each stage has been completed:
Project stakeholders
The project’s stakeholders include the following:
Grow Management Consultants staff and management
Grow Management Consultants clients
All of the invited speakers
The venue project manager
Project communication
Project communication should include, but not be limited to:
A monthly update for Grow Management Consultants’ staff and consultants
Weekly or fortnightly meetings for the Project Team.
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Change management
Changes to the project schedule or Project Management Plan should only be made with the agreement of
the project team. Decisions are to be made by consensus, with the CEO having veto over any change.
Cost management
Cost management will be overseen by Edith Partridge, the Chief Financial Officer.
A financial report will by written by Edith within one month of the conference.
Resource requirements
identify the major resources requirements to assist with cost estimation
- Resources must be necessary to the project
- Resources must be effective
- Resources must be not too expensive
- Venues must be able to provide required conference equipment. Need to be able to access audio-
visual equipment including microphones, projectors and screens for projecting. Also need lecterns
and an electronic whiteboard.
- Conference catering should be on-site and include a high-quality morning tea, lunch and afternoon
tea
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Where a cost variation is considered, a change request must be submitted by email to the Project Manager.
The request is to include
Project costs to date
Additional cost(s) that will be incurred
Variations to baseline and actions required
Justification for the change
No cost change can be confirmed until it has been authorised by the Project Manager.
Risk management
All identified risks are to be discussed and documented at the project team meetings.
4. Ineffective speakers and/or topics will give negative impression on potential customers.
Risk treatment ideas:
Brainstorm speakers’ topics
Ensure that all speakers are effective communicators
Have good quality backup speakers available
Strengths and weaknesses of risk treatments above:
Weaknesses:
It is not possible to evaluate a speaker’s performance prior to execution
Strengths:
Having backup speakers will broaden the pool of available speakers
Brainstorm could produce themes that could be useful elsewhere in the company.
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A draft of this plan is to be completed by the Project Manager and Project Assistant and submitted to the
Project Team for their approval and feedback.
The baseline Project Management Plan will then be communicated to senior management and all project
team members.
The PMP and Project Schedule will be reviewed, and a report written for senior management within one
month of the conference.
Take notes at the meeting, as you will be required to adjust your document to include the input
from the other team members.
The meeting will be led by the Project Manager (your assessor), with you assisting them.
The Project Manager will then ask you to summarise, and be prepared to discuss:
The project’s scope
The cost estimates you have made.
Ask the meeting attendees for their input and take notes on this.
During the meeting, you will be required to demonstrate effective communication skills including:
Speaking clearly and concisely
Using non-verbal communication to assist with understanding
Asking questions to identify required information
Responding to questions as required
Using active listening techniques to confirm understanding
The Project Team had a meeting to discuss Project Management Baseline using contributions from all team
members. We had discussed the project’s scope and cost estimates I have made.
Some meeting attendees gave their input on project’s scope and cost estimates. I have taken notes on this
and asked questions to clarify some information.
During the meeting, all team members demonstrated communication skills including: Speaking clearly and
concisely, asking questions to clarify required information, responding to questions as required and using
active listening techniques to confirm understanding.
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Introduction
The leadership conference will enhance Manager Network’s reputation and provide our clients with up to
date information on leadership skills, knowledge and trends. It will also provide clients with numerous
valuable networking opportunities for clients and staff.
Compliance
Successful completion of the project will support the following company Strategic Plan objectives:
relationship between the project and broader organisational strategies and goals
Project objectives
The objectives of this project are:
- Motivate the workers
- Attract the interest of potential customers.
- Make contact with many qualified business people who attend the conference
- Promote Management Networks
- Provide professional development for members
Benefits
The benefits that Grow Management Consultants include:
Increased brand awareness
Increased number of customers
Will be known to many qualified business people
Motivated workers
Project deliverables
This project’s deliverables are:
- Talks and workshops on the latest trends in business leadership
- Talks and workshops on the latest techniques for business leadership.
Project requirements
The following are required for a successful Conference:
Effective marketing
Effective management
Enough staff
Provided with facilities and equipment that are necessary for the workshops
Effectively scheduled activities
Measurable outcomes
The success of this project can be measured by:
- Number of new customers
- Number of new business partners
- Number of participants in the conference
Project constraints
The project constraints include
:Not enough budget to organise the conference
Insufficient resources
Response from the staffs
Project governance
The CEO will carry ultimate responsibility for the conference, but the conference planning will be co-
ordinated by the General Manager who will be the Project Manager. Each project team member is
responsible for their area of expertise, working closely with the Project Manager and the Project Assistant.
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Project scope
This project will cover all aspects of the conference, including planning and follow-up. It is restricted to the
conference itself, and will not affect, or be accountable for, any other Grow Management Consultants
products or services.
Project scope management
Scope control will be managed as follows:
- Plan the scope: Gather input from the stakeholders, then decide how to control the scope
- Collect requirements
- Define the scope: define exactly what is in scope and what is out of scope for the project
- Create a work Breakdown Structure
- Validate the scope
- Control the scope: a project’s status should be monitored from start to finish to ensure that it is
being executed according to the project management plan
Milestones
The project milestones will include the completion of the WBS tasks.
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conference
Arrange catering Six months prior Venue
to the conference
Decide topics Six months prior Speakers
to conference
Identify and arrange speakers Six months prior Speakers
to conference
Decide marketing communication strategies Commencing on Marketing
finalisation of
venue and
speakers
Develop promotional materials Commencing on Marketing
finalisation of
venue and
speakers
Implement marketing communications Commencing on Marketing
finalisation of
venue and
speakers
Prepare conference materials Two months prior Registration
to the conference
Create registration process Two months prior Registration
to the conference
Any changes to milestones must be made in consultation with the project team. This can be done at
meetings or by email.
Project stages
Include the tasks that define when each stage has been completed:
Project stakeholders
The project’s stakeholders include the following:
Grow Management Consultants staff and management
Grow Management Consultants clients
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Project communication
Project communication should include, but not be limited to:
A monthly update for Grow Management Consultants’ staff and consultants
Weekly or fortnightly meetings for the Project Team.
Direct emails and social media marketing for prospective attendees.
Brochure with covering letter sent to all registered attendees two weeks before conference date.
A written report on the project’s progress will be sent to the CEO by the Project Manager each
month.
A project management evaluation report is to be written by the Project Manager and Project
Assistant and submitted to the CEO as soon as possible following project completion.
Change management
Changes to the project schedule or Project Management Plan should only be made with the agreement of
the project team. Decisions are to be made by consensus, with the CEO having veto over any change.
Cost management
Cost management will be overseen by Edith Partridge, the Chief Financial Officer.
A financial report will by written by Edith within one month of the conference.
Resource requirements
identify the major resources requirements to assist with cost estimation
- Resources must be necessary to the project
- Resources must be effective
- Resources must be not too expensive
- Venues must be able to provide required conference equipment. Need to be able to access audio-
visual equipment including microphones, projectors and screens for projecting. Also need lecterns
and an electronic whiteboard.
- Conference catering should be on-site and include a high-quality morning tea, lunch and afternoon
tea
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Where a cost variation is considered, a change request must be submitted by email to the Project Manager.
The request is to include
Project costs to date
Additional cost(s) that will be incurred
Variations to baseline and actions required
Justification for the change
No cost change can be confirmed until it has been authorised by the Project Manager.
Risk management
All identified risks are to be discussed and documented at the project team meetings.
7. Ineffective speakers and/or topics will give negative impression on potential customers.
Risk treatment ideas:
Brainstorm speakers’ topics
Ensure that all speakers are effective communicators
Have good quality backup speakers available
Strengths and weaknesses of risk treatments above:
Weaknesses:
It is not possible to evaluate a speaker’s performance prior to execution
Strengths:
Having backup speakers will broaden the pool of available speakers
Brainstorm could produce themes that could be useful elsewhere in the company.
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Strengths:
Speaking to conference attendees about the company’s services is a good way to begin a
discussion with them
Issue management
All identified issues are to be discussed and documented at the project team meetings. Issues that cannot
be resolved at the project team level are to be immediately escalated to include participation of the CEO.
Management Plan approval process
A draft of this plan is to be completed by the Project Manager and Project Assistant and submitted to the
Project Team for their approval and feedback.
The baseline Project Management Plan will then be communicated to senior management and all project
team members.
The PMP and Project Schedule will be reviewed, and a report written for senior management within one
month of the conference.
To: CEO
From: Project Assistant
Dear CEO,
I would like to let you know that the Project Charter and Project Management Plan is done.
The whole project team is working so hard and preparing very well for the Leadership Conference.
In the attached file I send you the Project Management Plan Baseline, you can have a look.
I am looking forward for your feedback. If you any question, please let me know.
Best regards,
Mungunbaatar Losolsuren
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Satisfactory
Did the student: performance Comments
Yes No
Demonstrate cost-estimating methods, taking into yes
account each task’s resource requirements?
Give an estimate of the costs of each task, confirming yes
these with the Project Manager and the Project
Team?
Communicate cost estimates to the CEO to ensure No You did not answer this
that the cash flow for the project is correctly question
managed?
Contribute to developing cost management strategies yes
and processes?
Identify and then discuss the project’s objectives and No You did not communicate
requirements? with anyone
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Satisfactory
Did the student: performance Comments
Yes No
Identify the project’s milestones and map these yes
against time and objectives?
Assist the Project Manager to consolidate the various yes
plans and baselines in the Project Management Plan?
Support the Project Manager to negotiate with No
relevant stakeholders to gain approval of project plan
During the meeting with the Project Manager and the yes
meeting with the Project Team, demonstrate effective
communication skills including:
Speaking clearly and concisely
Using non-verbal communication to assist with
understanding
Asking questions to identify required information
Responding to questions as required
Using active listening techniques to confirm
understanding
azim
Assessor signature
26/11/2019
Date
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I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded
with any other student(s).
I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me
according to the process explained to me.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried
out according to the required assessment procedures.
Rezaul azim
Assessor name
azim
Assessor signature
26/11/19
Date
Feedback
Nice work. You have a good concept about project cost and variance analysis and you able to
communicate different stakeholders based on the situation.
Date
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
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Task summary
In Assessment Task 3 you are required to monitor and control project costs by managing a cost change
request and reporting on cost management issues. You are then required to write a project progress report.
Required
Access to textbooks and other learning materials
Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
Timing
Your assessor will advise you of the due date of these submissions.
Submit
Email to the Project Manager
Email to the replacement venue
Email to the Marketing Manager
Email to the Project Manager
Email to the Marketing Manager
Project Progress Report
Assessment criteria
For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all
of the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete
further assessment to demonstrate competence.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on their performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have
satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you
written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with
unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any
part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of
the assessment.
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Expenses
Venue $45,000
Catering $15,000
Speaker fees $10,000
Speakers’ travel and accommodation $4,520
Publicity $15,800
Courier $2,000
Printing $2,500
It was also determined that you would contact each Project Team member every month to review the
project’s progress.
The conference project commenced one month ago, and during your review, you received the following
information:
The first choice of venue is unavailable on the day you require. The second-choice venue, the
convention rooms in the Elements Hotel (which is more centrally located and has better
facilities), will require an additional $5,000 to rent the venue. There are no other suitable venue
options available on that date. Although more expensive than the original venue, it has several
advantages:
it provides three small meeting rooms at no extra cost
It will promote the event through its network of clients and business associates
Initially, the budgeted costs for the conference were finalised as:
Venue $45,000
Other $49,820
Total: $ 94,820
For the last few months, I would contact each Project Team member every month to review the project’s
progress. The conference project commenced one month ago, and during my review, I received the
information about the venue.
The first choice of venue is unavailable on the day I have required. The second-choice venue, the
convention rooms in the Elements Hotel (which is more centrally located and has better facilities), will
require an additional $5,000 to rent the venue. There are no other suitable venue options available on that
date. Although more expensive than the original venue, it has several advantages:
• it provides three small meeting rooms at no extra cost
• It will promote the event through its network of clients and business associates
So, there would be an additional $ 5,000 cost on the venue.
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As set out in the organizational preocedures, I am required to write this report to the Project
Manager. Initially, the budgeted costs for the conference were finalised as:
Venue $45,000
Other $49,820
Total: $ 94,820
For the last few months, I would contact each Project Team member every month to review the
project’s progress. The conference project commenced one month ago, and during my review, I
received the information about the venue.
The first choice of venue is unavailable on the day I have required. The second-choice venue,
the convention rooms in the Elements Hotel (which is more centrally located and has better
facilities), will require an additional $5,000 to rent the venue. There are no other suitable venue
options available on that date. Although more expensive than the original venue, it has several
advantages:
• It will promote the event through its network of clients and business associates
So, there would be an additional $ 5,000 cost on the venue. I think we need to choose this venue despite
the cost, it has several advantages. Because we do not need to buy more rooms to provide for the speakers
and staff. Also, if the promote our event it would be great support for the marketing.
The email text should ask for the project Manager’s approval for the change to the project.
Email (1)
From: Project Assistant
To: Project Manager
Subject: Project Change Request
Dear Project Manager,
I would like to inform you that we need a change in project cost. Initially, the budgeted costs for the
conference were finalised as:
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Venue $45,000
Other $49,820
Total: $ 94,820
For the last few months, I would contact each Project Team member every month to review the project’s
progress. The conference project commenced one month ago, and during my review, I received the
information about the venue.
The first choice of venue is unavailable on the day I have required. The second-choice venue, the
convention rooms in the Elements Hotel (which is more centrally located and has better facilities), will
require an additional $5,000 to rent the venue. There are no other suitable venue options available on that
date. Although more expensive than the original venue, it has several advantages:
• it provides three small meeting rooms at no extra cost
• It will promote the event through its network of clients and business associates
So, there would be an additional $ 5,000 cost on the venue. I think we need to choose this venue despite
the cost, it has several advantages. I am looking forward for your feedback and please provide me with the
justification for the change.
Kind regards,
Project Assistant
It should introduce and summarise the relevant information from the Project Manager’s email.
It should introduce and summarise the relevant information from the Project Manager’s email.
Best regards,
Mungunbaatar
The conference project commenced two months ago, and during your review, the Marketing Manager has
told you that the last speaker of the day, Beverley Farah has just pulled out.
Unfortunately, the replacement speaker has advised you that his fees will be $3,500 rather than the
allocated $2,000 per speaker.
Initially, the budgeted costs for the conference were finalized as: (After the change in the venue cost)
Venue $50,000
Catering $15,000
Speaker fees $10,000
Speakers’ travel and accommodation $4,520
Publicity $15,800
Courier $2,000
Printing $2,500
Total $99,820
After a month from the change in the venue cost, during my review, the Marketing Manager has told me the
last speaker of the day, Beverley Farah has just pulled out. Unfortunately, the replacement speaker has
advised me that his fees will be $3,500 rather than the allocated $2,000 per speaker.
So, another $1,500 will be added on the cost of the speaker fees. This will result in the increase in the total
cost to $101,320. The speaker already pulled out so it is not possible to decrease the pay.
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Total $99,820
After a month from the change in the venue cost, during my review, the Marketing Manager has
told me the last speaker of the day, Beverley Farah has just pulled out. Unfortunately, the
replacement speaker has advised me that his fees will be $3,500 rather than the allocated $2,000
per speaker.
So, another $1,500 will be added on the cost of the speaker fees. This will result in the increase in
the total cost to $101,320. The speaker already pulled out so it is not possible to decrease the
pay.
We need to increase our project cost, not to make inconvenience for the speaker and in the event.
The email text should ask for the Project Manager’s approval for the change to the project.
Email
From: Project Assistant
To: Project Manager
Subject: Project Change Request
Dear Project Manager,
I would like to inform you that we need a change in project cost. As set out in the organizational procedures,
I am required to write this report to the Project Manager. Initially, the budgeted costs for the conference were
finalized as: (After the change in the venue cost)
Venue $50,000
Catering $15,000
Speaker fees $10,000
Speakers’ travel and accommodation $4,520
Publicity $15,800
Courier $2,000
Printing $2,500
Total $99,820
After a month from the change in the venue cost, during my review, the Marketing Manager has told me the
last speaker of the day, Beverley Farah has just pulled out. Unfortunately, the replacement speaker has
advised me that his fees will be $3,500 rather than the allocated $2,000 per speaker.
So, another $1,500 will be added on the cost of the speaker fees. This will result in the increase in the total
cost to $101,320. The speaker already pulled out so it is not possible to decrease the pay.
We need to increase our project cost, not to make inconvenience for the speaker and in the event.
I am looking forward for you feedback. If you have any question regarding this matter, please don’t hesitate
to contact me.
Kind regards,
Project Assistant
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It should introduce and summarise the relevant information from the Project Manager’s email.
.
To: Marketing Manager
From: Project Assistant
Dear Marketing Manager,
I hereby notify you of the project’s contents ongoing. File that I sent to Project Manager was
about the project’s change request. In connection with the expenditure we faced a serious
requirement to add an additional cost $2000. All of the additional cost will be spend for the project’s
expenditure. Project Manager will send an email about the disposition of change request and
relevant information of project.
Please send an e-mail as soon as possible that you will have a questions from the project
activities.
Best regards,
Benefits
The benefits that Grow Management Consultants include:
Increased brand awareness
Organization will be more specific
Increase profit that comes from the Project
Find a new approach
Project deliverables
This project’s deliverables are:
The following deliverables will made when developing this Project Charter:
- This project has the approval to host the best leadership
- Participating agencies will continue to support staff involvement with this project
- More specific staff commitment levels will be defined in the project plan
Project requirements
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Measurable outcomes
The success of this project can be measured by:
Budget
Team satisfaction
Customer satisfaction
Quality
Project constraints
The project constraints include
: The following limitations and constraints have identified for this project:
The effort relies on voluntary participation by multiple government agencies
This project has no defined budget
This project will proceed within the bounds of the prioritized Commons functional requirements
previously defined
Upon approval of this Project Charter, the next milestone will be the completion of a Project Plan.
Project governance
The CEO will carry ultimate responsibility for the conference, but the conference planning will be
coordinated by the General Manager who will be the Project Manager. Each project team member is
responsible for their area of expertise, working closely with the Project Manager and the Project Assistant.
Project scope
This project will cover all aspects of the conference, including planning and follow-up. It is restricted to the
conference itself, and will not affect, or be accountable for, any other Grow Management Consultants
products or services.
Project scope management
Scope control will be managed as follows:
Identify training needs of implementation group
Develop a configuring plan
Install and configure software
Develop a test plan and test cases
Describe what other functionality is needed
Modify implementation of appropriate
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Any changes to milestones must be made in consultation with the project team. This can be done at
meetings or by email.
Project stages
Include the tasks that define when each stage has been completed:
Stage 1: Project Charter approval
Stage 2: Project Management Plan approved
Stage 3: Project execution
Stage 4: Monitored by Project Management procedures
Stage 5: Project Management Review is submitted.
Roles and responsibilities
The Administration Manager is responsible for the overall coordination of the congress preparation.
The rest of the project team is:
Donna Chisholm will help with contacting and lining up the speakers.
Dan Streep will determine and prepare the venue.
Edith Partridge will be responsible for the project’s finances.
Erin O’Donnell will be responsible for marketing activities.
Project stakeholders
The project’s stakeholders include the following:
Grow Management Consultants staff and management
Grow Management Consultants clients
All of the invited speakers
The venue project manager
Project communication
Project communication should include, but not be limited to:
A monthly update for Grow Management Consultants’ staff and consultants
Weekly or fortnightly meetings for the Project Team.
Direct emails and social media marketing for prospective attendees.
Brochure with covering letter sent to all registered attendees two weeks before conference date.
A written report on the project’s progress will be sent to the CEO by the Project Manager each
month.
A project management evaluation report is to be written by the Project Manager and Project
Assistant and submitted to the CEO as soon as possible following project completion.
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Change management
Changes to the project schedule or Project Management Plan should only be made with the agreement of
the project team. Decisions are to be made by consensus, with the CEO having veto over any change.
Cost management
Cost management will be overseen by Edith Partridge, the Chief Financial Officer.
A financial report will by written by Edith within one month of the conference.
Resource requirements
identify the major resources requirements to assist with cost estimation
- Labor
- Tools
- Suppliers
- Database
- Equipment
- Software
$50,000 Venue
$15,000 Catering
$11,500 Speakers
$15,800 Publicity
$2,000 Courier
$2,500 Printing
Totals $101,320
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Where a cost variation is considered, a change request must be submitted by email to the Project Manager.
The request is to include
Project costs to date
Additional cost(s) that will be incurred
Variations to baseline and actions required
Justification for the change
No cost change can be confirmed until it has been authorized by the Project Manager.
Risk management
All identified risks are to be discussed and documented at the project team meetings.
1. Ineffective speakers and/or topics will give negative impression on potential customers.
Risk treatment ideas:
Brainstorm speakers’ topics
Ensure that all speakers are effective communicators
Have good quality backup speakers available
Strengths and weaknesses of risk treatments above:
Weaknesses:
It is not possible to evaluate a speaker’s performance prior to execution
Strengths:
Having backup speakers will broaden the pool of available speakers
Brainstorm could produce themes that could be useful elsewhere in the company.
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Issue management
All identified issues are to be discussed and documented at the project team meetings. Issues that cannot
be resolved at the project team level are to be immediately escalated to include participation of the CEO.
Management Plan approval process
A draft of this plan is to be completed by the Project Manager and Project Assistant and submitted to the
Project Team for their approval and feedback.
The baseline Project Management Plan will then be communicated to senior management and all project
team members.
The PMP and Project Schedule will be reviewed, and a report written for senior management within one
month of the conference.
The report should discuss any changes that have been made to the project and they impact that
they will have on the project’s overall success.
When completed, send your Project Progress Report to the Project Team (your assessor).
The conference project commenced two months ago, and all activities are going well as planned.
However, there are two changes occurred in the project cost.
A month ago, the first choice of venue was turned unavailable on the conference day and we
chose second venue which is the convention rooms in the Elements Hotel (which is more centrally
located and has better facilities), will require an additional $5,000 to rent the venue. There were no
other suitable venue options available on that date. Although more expensive than the original
venue, it had several advantages:
• it provides three small meeting rooms at no extra cost
• It will promote the event through its network of clients and business associates
According to its advantages, we chose this and request a change in cost from the General
Manager.
Also, the last speaker of the day, Beverley Farah had pulled out. The replacement speaker has
advised that his fees will be $3,500 rather than the allocated $2,000 per speaker.
These changes occurred during the project. We took actions immediately, for not to make
inconvenience.
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Satisfactory
Did the student: performance Comments
Yes No
Monitor project costs against the project budget yes
baseline at predetermined intervals?
Identify and report on any variations in budget? yes
azim
Assessor signature
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26/11/19
Date
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I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded
with any other student(s).
I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me
according to the process explained to me.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried
out according to the required assessment procedures.
Rezaul azim
Assessor name
Azim
Assessor signature
26/11/19
Date
Feedback
Excellent work. You have a good concept about project life cycle management process and you able to
show your competence regarding project completion process.
Date
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
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Task summary
In this assessment task, you are required to assist in the finalisation and payment of external parties
involved in the conference. You are then required to assist in the writing of a project management review.
Required
Access to textbooks and other learning materials
Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
Speakers’ Invoices
Conference Finances Information
Project Management Review Template
Timing
Your assessor will advise you of the due date of these submissions.
Submit
Email with verdict on whether funds should be transferred
Draft Project Management Review
Assessment criteria
For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all
of the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete
further assessment to demonstrate competence.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on their performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have
satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you
written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with
unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any
part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of
the assessment.
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It is now two weeks since the Leadership Conference 2018: Leading in the twenty first century. It was a
great success. All of the tickets were sold, many new contacts were made, and the Project Manager gave a
reasonable talk on Managing Virtual Teams.
You have received the following email from the Accounts Officer:
• Alfred Jersey - $2,979 (included: speaker free, return flight, taxi form airport, taxi to airport, etc ,. )
• Trish Solomon - $2,169 (included: speaker free, taxi to conference, taxi from conference, etc., )
• Mark Henry - $2,759 (included: speaker free, return flight, taxi from airport, taxi to airport, etc., )
• Margret Cartwright - $2,866 (included: speaker free, return flight, taxi form airport, taxi to airport,
etc., )
The total payments for the speakers are: $10,773
We was planned the speakers’ travel fee would be $4,520. However, according to the Invoice, the travel fee
is $2,773 which is low from the planned cost.
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Assume that the conference is now completed, and you have been provided with the final costs.
Review the Conference Finances information provided to calculate and report on the success of
the conference assuming that a 50% profit was required.
Assume also that Senior Management has identified that, while the conference had very positive
outcomes (very high audience satisfaction and over 100 leads for potential new clients in
Brisbane and surrounds), they would like further recommendations on best practice project cost
estimating. Do some research on the internet into similar projects and their cost estimating
practices. Provide at least four recommendations which you consider would improve project
estimating for future projects.
The Project Manager would also like you to review the project outcomes to determine whether
the scope management approaches were effective.
Project outcomes
Review the project outcomes to determine whether the scope management approaches were
effective.
The Project Management Plan states that the success of this project can be measured by:
- Overall Comprehensive Plan
- Good manager and team work
- Well defined Objectives
- High Management Support
- Sufficient Funds
- Involved Stakeholder or Sponsors
Project finances
The following expenditure details show the overall financial outcomes from the conference.
An analysis of this is as follows:
Total profit/loss:
Income: 395,000$
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Expenses: 96,865$
Total profit or loss is: $300,180
Evaluation: excellent
Conference expenditure details
Expenses Income
Venue $45,000 Registration fees: individuals $100,000
Catering $15,000 Registration fees: companies $100,000
Speaker fees $10,000 Sponsorship: Gold $50,000
Speakers travel $4,520 Sponsorship: Silver $45,000
Publicity $15,800 Sponsorship: Bronze $100,000
Courier $2,000
Printing $2,500
TOTAL $94,820 TOTAL $395,000
Recommendations
As requested by Senior Management, recommendations for more accurate project cost estimating
are as follows:
- Be honest and accurate about the figures
- Clarify assumptions
- Adapt to the available budget
- Include risks
- Breakdown the projects into small before estimation
- List and evaluate each tasks
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Satisfactory
Did the student: performance Comments
Yes No
Assist in finalisation and transfer of funds to speakers’ yes
accounts?
Assist in writing a review of the project’s cost Yes
outcomes and the effectiveness of the project cost
management processes?
Document project cost management lessons learned yes
that could apply to future projects?
Provide recommendations for improving the cost yes
estimating processes?
Assist the Project Manager in reviewing the project yes
outcomes to determine whether the project’s scope
management approaches were effective?
Assist with project finalisation activities? yes
Rezaul azim
Assessor name
26/11/19
Date
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Mungunbaatar LOSOLSUREN
Student name:
20181684
Student ID number:
azim
Assessor name:
Feedback
You did not answer few question at Task 2. Please answer every question properly and do the
resubmission before 29/11/19
☐ I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been
carried out according to the required assessment procedures.
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