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ISY2004 Information Systems Project Management Assignment - Project Plan, Australian Institute of Higher Education, Australia
Unit Learning Outcome:
1: Demonstrate comprehension of the Project Initiation and scope documents Including a project brief; a project scope; a communication plan; roles and responsibilities.
2: Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of stakeholder register, and techniques including risks and budget Analysis.
3: Apply the principles and tools to create a project professionally.
Assessment Description -
Using the workplace scenario information provided, you will determine the scope of a project and develop a project plan. You will need to negotiate aspects of the project with your project team members. At the end, you will be required to submit the project plan for approval. This is group assignment and you are required to form groups of THREE (3) to FOUR (4) members.
You need to develop the Initial Project Plan which should include the FOURTEEN tasks and it should include "Task 1: Define Project and Develop Plan1" given.
Detailed Submission Requirements - Submit documentation as per specifications below.
- project initiation and scope documents, including: a project brief; a project scope; a stakeholder analysis; a communication plan; roles and responsibilities
- a project plan
- a risk management plan (risk register and risk assessment for each of four risks)
- a budget.
Task 1: Define Project and Develop Plan
Performance objective - Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills required to define projects and develop project plans.
Assessment description - Using the workplace scenario information provided, you will determine the scope of a project and develop a project plan. You will then negotiate aspects of the project with your project team members. Finally, you will need to submit the final document for approval. This is group assignment and you are required to form groups of THREE (3) to FOUR (4) students.
You need to develop the Initial Project Plan which should include the following:
1 Review the simulated business documentation, including policies and procedures and the Project planning templates in the Appendix to Task 1 for possible use or adaptation in completing project requirements.
1. Review the scenario information provided in Appendix 1.
2. Determine the project scope and develop appropriate initiation and scope documents for discussion with the General Manager (the lecturer).
3. Determine additional documentation required to determine project and develop deliverables.
4. Define project stakeholders. Determine how you will engage and manage stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Develop communication and stakeholder management plans for discussion.
Note: Consider scenario information and organisational structure to determine stakeholders and stakeholder interests.
5. Identify personal responsibilities and reporting requirements.
6. Determine relationship of the project to other projects, systems, business operations, strategic aims of organisation, and external legislative requirements.
7. Determine resources and access to resources. Consult with General Manager (the lecturer) to clarify if necessary.
8. Determine project management tools such as Microsoft Word, MS Excel, and MS Project) and templates, etc.
Note: You may use software tools or use or adapt the templates provided.
9. Using an appropriate project management tool, develop your project plan (version 1). Include:
a. work breakdown structure: stages of development or of task completion (Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate); opportunities for peer and stakeholder review and feedback; coordination of roles and sharing of responsibility for deliverables; dependencies
b. timelines
c. roles and responsibilities for each team member
d. resourcing requirements.
10. Develop a risk management plan for your project (version 1) for discussion. Include consideration of WHS risk management. Identify, assess and suggest treatment of at least three additional risks, including financial risk. Record risks on a risk register and complete a risk assessment document for each risk.
Note: You may use software tools or use or adapt the templates provided.
11. Develop a budget (version 1) for the project.
Note: You may use software tools or use or adapt the template provided.
12. Ask for feedback from your General Manager (the lecturer) on your drafts and ensure understanding of any additional project issues or changes to project parameters.
13. Meet with your project team to:
a. negotiate roles and responsibilities
b. Agree on version 2 of documents for approval by General Manager (the lecturer):
i. project plan (version 2)
ii. risk management plan (version 2)
iii. budget (version 2).
14. Submit documentation as per specifications below.
a. project initiation and scope documents, including: a project brief; a project scope; a stakeholder analysis; a communication plan; roles and responsibilities.
b. a project plan
c. a risk management plan (risk register and risk assessment for each of four risks)
d. a budget.
Note - The assignment topic should be the same as given in the appendix 1.
Attachment:- Information Systems Project Management Assignment Files.rar