Consideration of Strategic Approach for Better Talent Management

This project focuses on the importance of talent management and explores strategic approaches for better talent management in organizations. The project is based on Tesco plc and includes aims and objectives, project management plan, work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, and small-scale research using primary and secondary methods. It also presents research findings, recommendations, and a reflection on the value of the project.

Unit 6 – Managing a
Successful Business
Project

Table of Contents
Research Topic: Consideration of strategic Approach for better Talent Management..................1
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
Part 1: Project Plan and Execution...................................................................................................1
LO1..................................................................................................................................................1
P1) Project aims and objectives based on given scenario......................................................1
P2) Development of a project management plan...................................................................3
P3) Design of a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart which are providing timeframes
and stages for completion.......................................................................................................5
LO 2.................................................................................................................................................7
P4) Undertaking a small-scale research by applying primary and secondary methods.........7
Part 2: Project Report and Reflection............................................................................................10
LO3................................................................................................................................................10
P5) Presentation of research findings and data through appropriate tools and techniques. .10
P6) Communication of appropriate recommendations based on result of findings and data
analysis.................................................................................................................................18
LO4................................................................................................................................................19
P7 Reflection on the value of undertaking the project along with own learning and
performance..........................................................................................................................19
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................20
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................20
APPENDIX I.................................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX II................................................................................................................................25

Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the learner:........................25

Research Topic: Consideration of strategic Approach for better Talent
Management.
Introduction
Talent management is a vital concept for every organisation that helps a business orgnisation
to recruit, hire and retain most talented and best employees who have efficient skills in the field
of their work. Thus, many strategic approaches are adopted and implemented by a business
organisation to set out better talent management (Ardyanfitri and Wahyuningtyas, 2018). The
current project is based on Tesco plc which is a well known multinational retailer and provider of
groceries and general merchandise with main headquarter situated in the Welwyn Garden City,
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. The current project consists of determination of aim
and objectives based on the theme of talent management along with providing a detailed and
effective project management plan with the purpose of meeting set objectives through
emphasising on the cost, quality, time, scope and other vital aspects of a project. Apart from this,
use of Gantt chart and Work breakdown structure are also made for setting better time frames
and stages of completion for current project. Beside this, a small scale research us also
undertaken and conducted through making use of secondary and primary form of data to meet
and accomplish set objectives. At last, proper presentation and analysis of research findings are
also provided to reach and form a valid conclusion and viable set of recommendation along with
providing a reflection in the value and own learning undertaken while performing current
investigation.
Part 1: Project Plan and Execution
LO1
P1) Project aims and objectives based on given scenario
In present business environment the concept of talent management is taken as strategic
priority and essential for all organisation as it is an integral origin that facilitates and ensures
better recruiting and hiring of talented employees along with retaining current skilled employees
for a longer time span which is vital for better achievement of organisational goals (Baharin and
Hanafi, 2018). Further, it has been analysed that the talent management strategies and
approaches are viable to meet current and future needs of an organisation through leading a
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pathway and efficient programmes for better growth of talents along with setting an effective
ordination with HR practises to promote and sustain better talent development at workplace
which enhance thee overall efficiency and performance level of a company.
The organisation on which current assignment is based is Tesco Plc which is among the
one of the largest retailer of UK that is providing a number of products to its customers
comprising of Food, Beverages, Bakery products, Frozen food, Technology and gaming products
along with Home electrical products and car products, with all other Sports and leisure products,
Party and gift products, Entertainment and books, Health and beauty products along with
Clothing and jewellery. Tesco is a multinational company the main headquarter of which is
located at Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom along with various
branches in many Europe and Asian countries (Buttrick, 2018). Thus, it has become more vital
and essential for Tesco plc to focus on management of its large workforces and huge number of
employees who belonging to different background and perspective. Many organisation are there,
Like Google company which had achieved much better results and advantages through
implementing and adopting effective strategies for Talent management which are reflecting that
a positive influence is lead by strategic talent management approach in success and betterment of
a firm. The approach and strategic way adopted by Google comprises of forming of a different
HR governance to monitor and check the recruiting and hiring of talented employees. Further,
implication of effective communication and proper training and development session is also
made by Google commonly as strategic approach to talent management (5 Strategic Approaches
to Talent Management in The Workplace, 2020). Thus, an analysis can be made that Tesco
company is also needed to develop and adopt some effective talent management strategies and
approaches for better management of its employees to have positive influence on its success and
betterment. Therefore, Tesco plc is selected for current project which is having following below
stated aim and objectives:
Aim
The selected aim for current project is, “To evaluate about the importance of talent
management concept for a firm along with determining about best strategic approach for talent
management to attract and retain talented employees”. An investigation on Tesco Plc.
Objectives
 To analysis about the talent management concept along with its importance within a firm.
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 To determine the influence of strategic approach for talent management on the overall
success and performance of a company.
 To indentify the some best ways and strategies for talent management that can be applied
by Tesco plc for attracting and retaining its talented employees.
Question Tag
 What do you understand by the talent management concept along with its importance
within a firm?
 Does any influence is lead by strategic approach for talent management on the overall
success and performance of a company?
 Which can be the best ways and strategies for talent management that can be applied by
Tesco plc for attracting and retaining its talented employees?
P2) Development of a project management plan
It mainly represent a written document that is taken as a formal report which comprises all
the required information about the key aspects of a research project. Thus, use of project
management plan has been made by a researcher or manager to ensure and lead to a better
planning and organisation of project (Christian, 2019). The main factors and aspects of project
management plan with respect to current project on Tesco plc are outlined and discussed as
below:
Cost- Total expenses and cost incurred for a research project is presented by the this factor
of project management plan. It is essential to make certain expenses for conducting a research,
the main cost and expenses incurred while leading out current investigation are provided with the
help of following forecasted budget.
Forecasted Budget
Bifurcation of cost Amount
Promotional Expenses £100
Transportation cost £70
Expense on technology £120
Other expected Expenses £ 50
Total Cost £ 340
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Quality- This aspect of project management plan is related with the overall authenticity
and reliability of data which is based on the authentication and viability of sources of data
collection. Therefore, to maintain an efficient quality of current research project, implication and
use of most appropriate set of methods of research is made for collection and analysis of data.
Apart from thus, authentic sources of primary and secondary origin of data are made to ensure
latest and most reliable and valid form of information to maintain high quality level of current
project (Doyle, 2019).
Time- This aspect of project management report basically represent the expected time
frames and duration required for undertaking and completing a research project thus associated
with its efficiency. With respect to current investigation, an expected time period of 3-4 months
is required to efficiently and pro[early accomplish and lead out all activities of current project.
Resource- It provides information about the various forms of assets and resources that are
used by a researcher while conducting a project. A larger number of assets are applied for current
research work that consist of financial resources to met the cost and expenses (Fang, 2019).
Furthers, human resource are also involved in form of team member and research participants.
Beside this, use of some technical set of resources like internet, mobile, computer, etc are also
made.
Risk- This factor mainly represent the main obstacles and barrier faced while performing
any task or activity of research project. As regard to current investigation the main issues and
risk that were encountered comprises of insufficient time and lack of resources that has reduce
and affected the efficiency and success level of current project.
Communication- This forms the most vital and crucial part of a project management report
which emphasis on the way and methods adopted for the sharing and collection of data. In
accordance with current investigation, implication of online modes of communication had been
made for sharing and gathering of information which consist of use of social media and e-mails.
Further, proper formal as well informal channels of communication are adopted to ensure
effective communication among team members to overcome the chances of any kind of chaos
and confusion in current research project (Gechman, 2019).
Scope- A wide range of scope is associated with current research project as it facilitates
viable information reading the concept of talent management along with the its importance in
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success of firm. Apart from this, a study about the best strategic approach for talent management
is also provided by current investigation that enhance its scope and future importance for
organisation to attract and retain talented employees (Yadav and Morya, 2019).
P3) Design of a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart which are providing timeframes
and stages for completion
Work breakdown structure
Use of below stated work break down structure is made for current project on Tesco as it
remove the chances of confusion and chaos among teams through properly defining the role and
responsibilities of each individual thus, also facilitates more optimum use of research assets and
resources (Gehrels, 2019).
Gantt chart
It represent a time management and statistical tool which is used to bring clarity and
transparency in research work through systematically presenting all the research work in a proper
sequence with their respective timeframes (Kim and Koo, 2017). Therefore, below stated Gantt
chart is used for current investigation to avoid overlapping of work and ensures timely
achievement of objective through meeting various stages of completion and timeframes of all
activities and task.
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LO 2
P4) Undertaking a small-scale research by applying primary and secondary methods
This section of project provides information about the various forms and types of resrch
methods that are applied by an investigator to execute and perform a study in a better way. A
description about the main researcher method that has been used for current research project has
been provided below along with a justification for their selection for performing current study.
Types of research method
Basically there are two common types of research method consists of qualitative and
quantitative form of investigation. Among these two types, the qualitative nature of method is
mainly considered more time consuming and complex as it consists of collection of data in in-
depth and detailed form that is more time consuming as well as complex for an investigator (Neri
and Wilkins, 2019). Therefore, use of quantitative nature of research method seemed more
suitable and viable for current project. Selection of quantitative nature of research method is
based on the justification as it tend to collect data and information in numeric terms that ensures
and leads to a more measurable and specific form of conclusion which enhance viability and
authenticity of result.
Data collection sources
Mainly data could be collected from two sources i.e. primary and secondary sources that
are taken as origin of data. With respect to current study on Tesco implication and use of both
primary and secondary sources of data collection are made as primary source ensures first hand
and latest set of information where as secondary sources leads to better support and base for
investigation through help of past facts and records (Pauli, 2018). Further, questionnaire is used
as research instrument for collection of primary data where as secondary information is gathered
from online article and journals.
Sample Method
Use of sampling method is made for optimum use of resources along with leading
timely completion of project through selection of a significant number of observation from a
large number of population (Presbitero, 2017). In accordance with the current small scale
research, a significant number of 25 participants had been selected from the employees of Tesco
Plc for current project. Use of random sampling method has been made for selection of
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respondents from employees of Tesco as it mitigate the chances of favouritism during selection
and enhance the viability and authenticity of research work
Use of below stated questionnaire is made for collection of data from selected 25
participants from employees of Tesco. Questionnaire mainly represent a written document used
for collection of data which consists of a set of questions to evaluate the opinion of selected
respondents in more effective and better way (Zientara and Zamojska, 2018).
Questionnaire
Q1) Dose any kind of information and understanding is posed by you on the topic of talent
management concept along with its importance within a firm?
a) No
b) Yes
c) Average level of information
Q2) What implication does you having about the main benefits and advantage of talent
management concept within an organisation?
a) Attract top talent
b) Retain skilled and talented employees
c) Enhanced competitive strength
d) Better motivation level in employees
Q3) As per your view point, is adoption of strategic approach for talent management would
improve and lead to enhanced services level and performance of Tesco Plc?
a) Strongly disagreed
b) Disagreed
c) Neither agreed nor disagreed
d) Agreed
e) Strongly agreed
Q4) What could be the main challenges that would be faced by Tesco plc while managing
and leading out talent management strategies at its workplace?
a) Inefficacious leadership
b) Complex needs of employees
c) Higher employee expectation
d) Ineffective recruiting and hiring techniques
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Q5) What implication due you having regarding the role lead out by HRM and other
mangers and leaders of Tesco plc is managing talent at its place of work?
a) Negative role
b) Positive Role
c) No role
Q6) Is it has become vital and highly necessary for Tesco plc to come up with some new and
better strategic approach to ensure talent management and employees development at its
workplace?
a) Agreed
b) Disagreed
c) Neutral
Q7) What strategies can be adopted by Tesco plc to attract and retain talented employees
at its workplace?
a) Adoption of Smart Hiring Practises
b) Fair growth opportunity
c) Maintain positive work environment
Q8) Which can be the best ways and strategies that can be applied by Tesco plc for
effective talent management and development of its employees?
a) Effective communication
b) Regular training and learning programmes
c) Performance based incentives and perks
d) Adoption of participative management
Q9) As per your view point, Does any kind of positive or optimistic influence is lead by
strategic approach for talent management on the overall success and performance of Tesco
plc?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Neutral view point
Q10) Any other suggestion for Tesco plc to have effective management of taken in order to
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attract and retain people?
Ethics, Reliability and validity
Implication of BERA code of ethics has been made to fulfil and met the ethical
considerations. Further, data has been collected from authentic sources only to maintain the
reliability and validity of current project. A prior approval and written consent is also take from
participants to maintain resrch ethics. Beside this, to ensures maintaining of data protection and
safety implication of provisions of data protection is also made.
Part 2: Project Report and Reflection
LO3
P5) Presentation of research findings and data through appropriate tools and techniques
Theme 1: Topic of talent management concept along with its importance
Q1) Dose any kind of information and understanding is posed by you
on the topic of talent management concept along with its importance
within a firm?
Frequency
a) No 22
b) Yes 1
c) Average level of information 2
Interpretation
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As per the above pie chart it has indentified that out of total 25 participants, 22 were
seemed to posed information and understanding on the topic of talent management concept
along with its importance within a firm along with only one respondents who were not having
any such information. Further, 2 respondents were also there who seemed to have an Average
level of information on the topic of talent management concept along with its importance.
Theme 2: The main benefits and advantage of talent management concept
Q2) What implication does you having about the main benefits and
advantage of talent management concept within an organisation?
Frequency
a) Attract top talent 7
b) Retain skilled and talented employees 6
c) Enhanced competitive strength 5
d) Better motivation level in employees 7
Interpretation
It has been depicted from above frequency table that attracting top talent is the main
benefits and advantage of talent management concept within an organisation as per the view
point of 7 respondents where as 6 other adopted for Retain skilled and talented employees. Apart
from this, as per the view point of 5 other participants it has been derived that enhanced
competitive strength along 7 other who favoured better motivation level in employees as the
main benefits and advantage of talent management concept within an organisation.
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Theme 3: Adoption of strategic approach for talent management would improve and lead to
enhanced services level
Q3) As per your view point, is adoption of strategic approach for
talent management would improve and lead to enhanced services level
and performance of Tesco Plc?
Frequency
a) Strongly disagreed 3
b) Disagreed 2
c) Neither agreed nor disagreed 3
d) Agreed 7
e) Strongly agreed 10
Interpretation
An analysis can be made on the basis of above pasted pie chart that that 3 respondents
were strongly disagreed with the fact that adoption of strategic approach for talent management
would improve and lead to enhanced services level and performance of Tesco Plc where as 2
seemed disagreed along with 3 more respondents who seemed to opted for neither agreed nor
disagreed option. Further, 7 other individuals were agreed with the statement that adoption of
strategic approach for talent management would improve and lead to enhanced services level and
performance of Tesco Plc while 10 left out participants were strongly agreed on above written
theme.
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Theme 4: Main challenges that would be faced by Tesco plc while managing and leading out
talent management
Q4) What could be the main challenges that would be faced by Tesco
plc while managing and leading out talent management strategies at its
workplace?
Frequency
a) Inefficacious leadership 5
b) Complex needs of employees 7
c) Higher employee expectation 5
d) Ineffective recruiting and hiring techniques 8
Interpretation
Information about the challenges associated with managing and leading out talent
management strategies at its workplace are provided by above pie chart that is reflecting that the
5 participants were having a view point that inefficacious leadership is supported as challenge
where as 7 opted for complex needs of employees. Further, 5 other respondents were having a
view point that higher employees expectation needs would be faced by Tesco plc while
managing and leading out talent management strategies at its workplace where as 8 other
participants had favoured for the Ineffective recruiting and hiring techniques as an issues
associated with management of talent.
Theme 5: The role lead out by HRM and other mangers and leaders of Tesco plc is
managing talent
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Q5) What implication due you having regarding the role lead out by
HRM and other mangers and leaders of Tesco plc is managing talent
at its place of work?
Frequency
a) Negative role 2
b) Positive Role 20
c) No role 3
Interpretation
Interpretation had been made as per the above pie chart that only 2 participants were
there who were having a believe that negative role lead out by HRM and other mangers and
leaders of Tesco plc is managing talent at its place of work where as 20 respondents had opted
for positive role is lead out by HRM and other mangers and leaders of Tesco plc along with 3 left
out individuals who supported for no role of HRM and managers in managing talent at place of
work of Tesco.
Theme 6: Necessary for Tesco plc to come up with some new and better strategic approach
to ensure talent management
Q6) Is it has become vital and highly necessary for Tesco plc to
come up with some new and better strategic approach to ensure
talent management and employees development at its workplace?
Frequency
a) Agreed 19
b) Disagreed 2
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c) Neutral 4
Interpretation
In today’s world it has become vital and highly necessary for Tesco plc to come up with
some new and better strategic approach to ensure talent management and employees
development at its workplace as 19 participants seemed to agreed with fact where as only 2 were
disagreed. Further, 4 other left out respondents seemed to have a neutral implication on the
necessity of some new and better strategic approach to ensure talent management and employees
development for Tesco plc at its workplace.
Theme 7: Strategies can be adopted by Tesco plc to attract and retain talented employees
Q7) What strategies can be adopted by Tesco plc to attract and
retain talented employees at its workplace?
Frequency
a) Adoption of Smart Hiring Practises 10
b) Fair growth opportunity 8
c) Maintain positive work environment 7
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Interpretation
An analysis had been made with respect to above pie chart that adoption of smart hiring
prcatises is a vital strategy that can be adopted by Tesco plc to attract and retain talented
employees at its workplace as per the view point of 10 participants where as 8 opted for Fair
growth opportunity. Beside this, 7 respondents seemed to have a thinking that maintaining
positive work environment is a vital way that can be adopted by Tesco plc to attract and retain
talented employees at its workplace.
Theme 8: Best ways and strategies that can be applied by Tesco plc for effective talent
management
Q8) Which can be the best ways and strategies that can be applied
by Tesco plc for effective talent management and development of its
employees?
Frequency
a) Effective communication 6
b) Regular training and learning programmes 8
c) Performance based incentives and perks 7
d) Adoption of participative management 4
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Interpretation
The most vital interpretation had been lead out by the above pie chart that effective
communication can be applied by Tesco plc for effective talent management and development of
its employees as per the view point of 6 respondents where as 8 individuals seemed to opted for
Regular training and learning programmes. Further, the other 7 respondents were having a
common thinking that Performance based incentives and perks are viable strategy that can be
adopted by the Tesco plc for effective talent management and development of its employees
where as 4 individuals seemed to be in favour of Adoption of participative management.
Theme 9: Positive or optimistic influence is lead by strategic approach for talent
management on the overall success and performance
Q9) As per your view point, Does any kind of positive or optimistic
influence is lead by strategic approach for talent management on
the overall success and performance of Tesco plc?
Frequency
a) Yes 23
b) No 1
c) Neutral view point 1
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Interpretation
The main outcomes and research finding has been presented by the above stated chart
that is presenting that the form a total of 25 participants, 23 participants who contributes for
maximum number of respondents were having a thinking that positive or optimistic influence is
lead by strategic approach for talent management on the overall success and performance of
Tesco plc where as 1 individual was taken in against of this positive influence along with 1 other
respondent who was having a neutral view point on the positive or optimistic influence of
strategic approach for talent management on success and performance.
P6) Communication of appropriate recommendations based on result of findings and data
analysis.
On the basis of above study and current research project, it has been observed that the talent
management has become much more vital and important for an organisation, thus some better
strategic approach and ways are needed for better talent management. Therefore, following
recommendation can be made for Tesco plc as best ways and strategies for talent management
for attracting and retaining its talented employees:
 Regular training and learning programmes for employees are highly recommended for
Tesco as it facilitates an efficient way to enhance and sharpen the skills and competencies
of employees. Further, effective training also needs to improvement in satisfaction of
employees and also ensures higher development and enhanced growth opportunity thus,
retain and attract larger number of talented employees.
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 Adoption of participative management style is also a vital way that could be adopted by
the Tesco as it leads to a more positive and optimistic workplace through allowing proper
involvement and participation of all employees. Thus, it lead to enhanced level of
confidence and better sense of employees engagement and relationship that enhance level
of loyalty and commitment in employees which ensures more efficient talent
management and improvement in performance of employees.
 Providing regular performance based perks and incentives is also suggested for Tesco plc
as it offers a vital way to drive and motivate employees towards better performance and
enhanced efficiency. Further, monetary rewards and recognition policy leads to better
employees development and enhancement in performance which attract and retain
employees for longer time span.
LO4
P7 Reflection on the value of undertaking the project along with own learning and performance
The current research project is successful as all the set objectives and desired targets were
met by me on time. Further, a better knowledge and understanding about the vital talent
management concept and its importance with regard to a firm is provided by current
investigation that plays a vital role in enhancing and improving my skills and competencies.
Further, a better understanding and conception about various forms of research methods and
sources of information was also drawn by me. I had find out that qualitative form of research is
based on theoretical information thus, it is more complex and time consuming therefore
implication and use of quantitative research method is made by me that supported better
undertaking of research work along with leading success by the way of venturing effective
collection and presentation of data in numeric and measurable form. Beside this, it has been also
observed that the use of primary source of data collection has facilitates an enhanced
communication skill in me by the way of interaction and communication with respondents with
the help of questionnaire to collect and gather relevant information for current study.
Apart from these, some pitfall and drawbacks were also encountered by me that constitutes
of lack of sufficient resources along with availability of limited time which had hindered by
performance and efficiency level. Therefore, to overcome the issues of limited resources, use of
work break down structure was made by me that lead to better use and bifurcation of resources
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smog various activities to ensure effective use of resources. Further, to overcome the pitfall of
limited time period, I had adopted the use of Gantt chart that leads to a more systematic and
effective presentation of all activities along with their expected time duration. Thus, a reflection
can be made by me that current research project is successful along with very important and
useful for me as it has improved by managerial skills, time management competencies and other
interpersonal skills. Therefore, ensures and leads to better opportunity and professional growth
for me in future.
CONCLUSION
A conclusion can be made on the basis of current study that talent management is a vital tool
and approach to make a business more better and superior that the other competitors through
better management and development of its employees. Further, it has been also concluded that
Attract top talent, Retain skilled and talented employees, Enhanced competitive strength, and
Better motivation level in employees are main benefits and advantage of talent management
concept within an organisation. Further, an implication can also drawn that adoption of strategic
approach for talent management would improve and lead to enhanced services level and
performance of a firm along with the fact that some issues can also faced while managing and
leading out talent management strategies at its workplace which consist of Inefficacious
leadership, Complex needs of employees, Higher employee expectation and Ineffective
recruiting and hiring techniques. At last an analysis can be made that Adoption of Smart Hiring
Practises, Fair growth opportunity and Maintain positive work environment along with effective
training and timely perks and incentives are viable strategic approach for talent management to
retain and attract talented employees.
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APPENDIX I
Template for evidence collection to be attached with the report by the learner:
Project Logbook for the chosen organisation:
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks achieved (Account
for a minimum of six weeks with dates)
 What have you completed?
 Did you fulfil Task requirements?
 Are you on track and within deadlines set?
 Did you need to make any changes to your
project management plan?
Comments
I have completed project on “, “To evaluate about
the importance of talent management concept for a
firm along with determining about best strategic
approach for talent management to attract and retain
talented employees”. An investigation on Tesco Plc.
Yes
Yes
No
Any risks and / or issues identified?
 Did you identify risks/issues with a lack of
skills required for undertaking research
tasks?
Associated with the management of time and
resources.
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 Did you identify any additional risks/issues
that have an impact on the project
management plan?
No
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
Lack of time and other resources
to overcome these risk, use of Gantt Chart and WBS
were made
New Ideas and change of project direction Implementing effective modes of communication.
What Have I learnt about myself this week?
 How did I feel when I had to deal with
tasks/problems?
 Did I find it useful to complete the tasks?
 How well have I performed? What did I
contribute?
 What can I improve on next week?
Felt aggravated.
Yes
Best possible of my skills
Can improve my communication and team
management
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 How might this learning apply in the future? Enhanced knowledge about concept of talent
management and improved managerial skills for
future research work.
Tasks planned for next week
 Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient time for
completion?
Procurement of genuine data
yes
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind)
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date:
APPENDIX II
Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the
learner:
 What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
The project accomplished “, “To evaluate about the importance of talent management concept for a firm
along with determining about best strategic approach for talent management to attract and retain talented
employees”. An investigation on Tesco Plc.
 Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please
outline any evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes,.
 What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the
project (e.g initial inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a
range of perspectives.
Communication was effective with help of formal as well as informal channels. Use
of WBS and Gantt chart along with conducting a small scale research.
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 What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was
there timely identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
insufficient time and resources were identified and solved .
 What did you learn from undertaking the project?
Better communication and effective interpersonal skills.
 How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading
the project?
9.2 out of 10.
 What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
Time management is weakness and communication is strength .
 How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
Through providing better interpersonal skills along with effective growth
opportunity and enhanced my knowledge and skills.
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