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Project Delivery Systems Assignment -

Assessment - Portfolio: Development and implementation of the delivery system in the case project. (5,500 - 6,000 words + Presentation 16-18 slides).

Assignment Details: Design of Project Delivery System influences the success or failure of the implementation phase of projects and programs. It is not just about selecting a contact model; it provides a framework for procurement of goods and services needed to implement the project. The portfolio is based on the delivery system of the "Case project", where students use real-life project as the vehicle for learning and developing their competencies in this unit of study. The case project should be selected by students in their field of interest.

The portfolio includes three components:

1. Literature review on the case project, including the typical delivery models and contexts.

2. Development of the methodology for case project delivery system.

3. Implementation of the methodology from 2. To design case project delivery systems.

Students will also discuss results and expected outcomes and suggest implementation plan for the case project.

The following methodology (see attached file) maybe applied to arrive at an optimum delivery system.

Simulation - In this unit it is assumed that you are a team of professionals working in a management consulting company and a client asks you to design and outline an optimum project delivery system for a given project whose background information is supplied by the client in a brief (note the actual case project each student team uses varies and provided a different context that will form part of the client brief). You team's task is to design a project delivery system and present it to your manager internally and upon review and revision it will be submitted to the Client organisation, as seen in Figure 2 (attached).

Scope - In this unit of study, the scope comprises the following activities within the context of the assigned case project:

1. A systematic review of all commonly known project/program delivery systems (literature review).

2. Select a methodology, process and approach that can help your team achieve the end results.

3. Identify data sources needed and how that can be obtained.

4. Outline the assumptions and constraints (items 2 to 4 form your team's Initiation Plan).

5. Apply the Initiation Plan and follow the project delivery methodology in Figure 1 (attached).

6. Compile and present your draft project delivery system.

7. Evaluate your project delivery system against the client brief and find out where there is misalignment and what needs to happen to address that misalignment.

8. Simultaneously consider the feedback you received from your academic supervisors and others (e.g. from the real-life project team).

9. Revise your project delivery system.

10. Consolidate all the work done and compile your Team's PDS Report on the Case Project.

11. Submit your PDS Report and prepare your presentation slides.

Follow the workflow diagram shown in Figure 3 to complete Assignment (Part 1 to Part 3). Strict deadlines apply for submission of individual assignment and conduct of self and peer competency assessments as well as peer rating.

Table of Contents -

1. Overview

1.1. Project Title (Project/Program Delivery Systems)

1.2. Project Background

2. Objectives and Scope

2.1. Objective(s)

2.2. Outcome(s)/Benefits

2.3. Output(s)

2.4. Assumptions and Constraints

3. Literature Review and Features of Typical Delivery Systems

3.1. Literature summary related to project/program delivery systems

3.2. Case project objectives, business case, context, requirements and challenges

3.3. Structuring knowledge to respond to case project requirements and challenges

3.4. Typical delivery systems & Key Success Factors

4. Data, Methodology and Process (Initiation Phase)

4.1. Factors influencing selection and performance of project delivery systems (project delivery risks, SWOT analysis, legislation,...)

4.2. Selected methodology and process for arriving at an optimum delivery system

4.3. Data sources, ease of gathering data, timing and reliability

4.4. Difficulties expected from applying potential delivery systems to the case project

4.5. Schedule of activities to apply the methodology

5. Optimal Delivery System for Case Project

5.1. Review of case project objectives, business case, special needs and requirements

5.2. SWOT analysis (selected project delivery system)

5.3. Analysis and mitigation of risks

5.4. Strategies for successful project delivery and administration of case project

5.5. Delivery system framework, components, sequence and control strategies

5.6. Review of governance, reporting and control mechanisms

6. Evaluation, Revision, Finalisation& Presentation of PDS

6.1. Evaluation of the delivery system against project objectives, business case, risks and constraints

6.2. Review of the feedback received

6.3. Revision and adjustment of the optimal delivery system

6.4. Documentation of the optimal delivery system

6.5. Guidelines for the

6.6. implementation of the delivery system

6.7. Other consideration

7. Discussion and Conclusion

8. Reference List (Harvard Style).

Attachment:- Project Delivery Systems Assignment File.rar