CSR Project Report and Reflection

The assignment presents a detailed report on a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project undertaken by the student. It includes findings from surveys and interviews conducted with stakeholders, highlighting the project's impact on nature awareness. The report also discusses challenges encountered during the project, such as time constraints and knowledge gaps, and outlines solutions implemented. The student reflects on their performance as a management consultant, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and explaining how the experience informs their professional development.

MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL
BUSINESS PROJECT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1 Devise project aims and objectives.........................................................................................3
P2 Produce a project management plan.......................................................................................4
P3 Work breakdown structure and gantt charts...........................................................................6
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................8
P4 Conducting a small scale research by applying appropriate methods....................................8
TASK 3 .........................................................................................................................................20
P5 Analyzing the research and data using appropriate tools and techniques............................20
P6 Recommendations on the basis of research..........................................................................22
TASK 4 ........................................................................................................................................23
P7 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project ....................................................23
Conclusion:....................................................................................................................................23
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................25
APPENDICES:..............................................................................................................................26

INTRODUCTION
Managing a successful business plan can be defined as a factor which is used to obtain
the desired results of a project. Project management is considered as a beneficial aspect used for
planning various activities. For this, various tools and techniques are used for effective
implementation of the project management plan. This project aims at implementing CSR
activities in small and medium sized organization. For this project, organization which is chosen
is Rockpool Digital company which is a digital agency consisting of 50 digital experts and
having a turnover of 3.5 million GBP. Its work is to design and build digital experiences in
omni-channel world. It has to implement CSR activities in organization as its employee base is
less than 150 and an annual turnover is less than 5 million per annul. It is the responsibility of a
project manager to effectively implement CSR activities in a company to achieve the desired
objectives. This project aims at implementing CSR activities to meet its sustainable objectives.
This report also aims at setting out various aims and objectives for effective implementation of
CSR activities and also consists of various recommendations which is needed by the said
company in order to sustain in future and maintaining positive image in the corporate world.
TASK 1
P1 Devise project aims and objectives
Every organization before implementing CSR activities must focus on its aims and
objectives. Businesses need to have clear aims and objectives before implementing these
activities. Therefore, corporate social responsibility can be defined as an ethical practice which
an organization undertakes towards the society and environment. Its aim is to implement CSR
activities in an organization so as to meet its sustainable objectives.
Objectives for implementation of CSR activities:
objectives for the present study needs to be meet out in order to increase the sustainability
and efficiency of organization. Management consultant of Rockpool Digital describes various
objectives of this study which are:
 To maximize the value of stakeholders by implementing CSR activities where,
stakeholders include shareholders, owners, suppliers etc.
 To minimize any negative effects which are going to harm the society or environment.

 To increase the efficiency of an organization.
 To find out an organization's attitude towards implementing CSR activities to meet
sustainable objectives.
P2 Produce a project management plan
Project management plan of a company covers various aspects like cost, scope, time,
quality etc. Scope of any business project involves gathering information which is required to
start the project and also ensuring that the product have some features which are enough to
satisfy the requirements of stakeholders (Antunes., 2017.) Time of any project covers the
schedule of activities, budget, duration of certain tasks usually with start and finish dates. A
project management plan of a company also covers quality planning and quality assurance and it
focus not only on the products it produces but also on the services it offers. Communication
aspect covers interaction within the company, between the companies which helps to ensure flow
of accurate information.
Risks in the project management should be regularly monitored and management consultant aims
at minimizing risks that are associated with the project activities.
Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
Initiation 38 days Thu 5/1
8/17
Mon 7/1
0/17
Identify the research subject 20 days Thu 5/18
/17
Wed 6/1
4/17
Define the research problem 8 days Thu 6/15
/17
Mon 6/2
6/17 2
Setting the time frame for the research 10 days Tue 6/27
/17
Mon 7/1
0/17 3
Planning 97 days Tue 7/1
1/17
Wed 11/
22/17
Creating the project plan 50 days Tue 7/11
/17
Mon 9/1
8/17 2,4
Setting the budget for CSR implementation 25 days Tue 9/19
/17
Mon 10/
23/17 6
Selecting the tools and techniques for implementati
on 15 days Tue 10/2
4/17
Mon 11/
13/17 4,6,7

Resources are allocated according to the CSR imple
mentation 7 days Tue 11/1
4/17
Wed 11/
22/17 7,8
Implementation 133 days Thu 11/
23/17
Mon 5/2
8/18
Hiring a team for CSR activities 18 days Thu 11/2
3/17
Mon 12/
18/17 9
Organizing various campaigns and programs 20 days Tue 12/1
9/17
Mon 1/1
5/18 8,9,11
Applying tools and techniques to collect data 35 days Tue 1/16
/18
Mon 3/5/
18 11,12
Implementing the entire project plan 60 days Tue 3/6/
18
Mon 5/2
8/18 12,13
Monitoring and control 45 days Tue 5/2
9/18
Mon 7/3
0/18
Identification of risks associated with the implement
ation 15 days Tue 5/29
/18
Mon 6/1
8/18 14
Evaluate and monitor results of applying tools 30 days Tue 6/19
/18
Mon 7/3
0/18 16
Closure 33 days Tue 7/3
1/18
Thu 9/13
/18
Demonstration of results and giving conclusions 14 days Tue 7/31
/18
Fri 8/17/
18 17,16
Providing recommendations about the CSR activitie
s 9 days Mon 8/2
0/18
Thu 8/30
/18 19
Providing documentation 6 days Fri 8/31/
18
Fri 9/7/1
8 20
Final submission of the report 4 days Mon 9/1
0/18
Thu 9/13
/18 21

As per the above report of Rock pool Digital, project is planned and the work is done as
per the need of the company. Thus, dividing and distributing the work and setting the time frame
for each activity make it easier for the company in implementing CSR activities and taking CSR
initiatives for better output and efficiency in organization.
P3 Work breakdown structure and gantt charts
Work breakdown structure is also a tool and a technique used by the company in order to
schedule its activities in its specific time frame. It helps in dividing the number of activities into
various sections for effective functioning of project. This structure is considered as a systematic
and structured format which helps in dividing the work as per the time allotted for each activity.
Using the technique of work breakdown structure, completion of the work is estimated in
advance. Gantt charts also how the importance of scheduling of activities. Gantt charts can be
used by the company in determining the completion of activities against the time allotted to
them. Thus, both the tools helps in determining the time which is taken by each activity against
the estimated time period.

Gantt Chart

TASK 2
P4 Conducting a small scale research by applying appropriate methods
Research through Qualitative method:
Qualitative research can be defined as a research which helps in analysis the human
behavior and helps the researcher in decision making. Rock pool Digital is conducting qualitative
research for implementing CSR activity and also to analyses the perception of the management
in implementation of these activities in the organization. For conducting Qualitative research,
management consultant of Rock pool Digital aims at filling an online questionnaire from the
people of the company. Data can be generated through conducting interviews, surveys etc. which
are a part of Qualitative methods. Implementing CSR activities in an organization is very
important to achieve sustainable objectives. Qualitative methods are applied to analyze the
human behavior and the reasons which affects the behavior (Gao, S ., 2017.)
Research through Quantitative method:

Quantitative research is the research which is based on statistical, mathematical and
numerical analysis of data which can be collected through surveys, questionnaires, observation
methods etc. But Rock pool digital is collecting its data by conducting Qualitative research.
Questionnaire must be filled by 5 managers of Rock pool Digital company in order to collect
primary data to understand whether company is undertaking CSR activities or not.
Questionnaire:
Q.1. Is corporate social responsibility is important for Rock wood Digital?
Yes
No
Q.2. What are the areas of CSR which are significant for the company?
Relationship with the clients and suppliers
Relationship with the employees
Relationship with the society
Environmental protection
Q.3. Do you agree with the fact that company is adopting CSR activities?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Q.4. What CSR initiatives are taken in your company?
Health
Environment
Education
Women empowerment
Any other else
Q.5. Which departments are mainly responsible for implementation of CSR activities in Rock
pool Digital?
HR department

Managers
Administration department
Others
Q.6. How do you implement CSR activities in your company?
By giving financial support to Non governmental organizations
By protecting environment by not harming it.
Organizing charity program in regular intervals.
Funding given to government
Any other aspect
Q.7. What percentage of your funds has been set aside for CSR activities?
Less than 5%
5-10%
10-20%
20-30%
More than 30%
Q.8. What kind of problems have been faced by the company which force them to implement
CSR activities?
Safety of staff
Women rights
Overtime
Fair pay
others
Q.9. Do you think adopting CSR activities in your organization is useful for the growth of the
company?
Yes, definitely
May or may not
No
Q.10. What do you think could be the main benefit of implementing of CSR activity in your
organization?
Increases the reputation

Improves the relationship with clients, suppliers, stakeholders, employees etc.
Increases an efficiency.
Enhances the overall turnover
Enhances the performance and growth
Theme 1 CSR activities have an important role in Rock pool Digital
Is corporate social responsibility is important for
Rock pool Digital?
frequenc
y percentage
Yes 4 80.00%
No 1 20.00%
Findings and Analysis:
Yes No
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
frequency

the above theme has focused on the importance of CSR activities and initiatives
undertaken by the company. From the analysis of the above data which is collected by
management consultant from 5 managers of Rock pool Digital it has been found out that 80%
managers are agreeing on the fact that it is important for the company to undertake CSR
activities. On the other hand 20% managers are not in favor of undertaking CSR activities in the
organization. They are feeling that CSR is a good strategy but for medium sized firm it is not
necessary to undertake CSR initiatives. Thus, majority of the managers are in favor of the
importance of CSR activities in Rock pool Digital.
Theme 2 Areas which are significant for the company
frequenc
y
Percent
age
relationship with the clients and suppliers 1 20.00%
with the employees 2 40.00%
with the society 1 20.00%
environmental protection 1 20.00%
relationship with the clients and suppliers
with the employees
with the society
envuironmental protection
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
frequency

Findings and Analysis:
By looking at the graph, it has been found that 20% of the managers think that
relationship with the clients and suppliers is a significant area to maintain in the context of CSR
activity. Whereas 40% thinks that relationship with the employees should be maintained as per
the data collected by the managers of Rock pool Digital. 20% managers thinks that relationship
with the society and environment is more significant area for the company. Thus, majority
managers are in the opinion that relationship with the employees is much more important for the
company.
Theme 3 Adoption of CSR activities in company
frequenc
y
percent
age
Strongly agree 3 60.00%
Agree 1 20.00%
Neutral 1 20.00%
Disagree 0 0.00%
Strongly disagree 0 0.00%
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
frequency

Findings and Analysis:
As per the analysis, it can be concluded that majority people strongly agree with the fact
that company should adopt CSR activity compulsorily which comes out to be 60%. whereas,
20% of the managers agree or are neutral in context that CSR activity should be adopted by the
company. Majority managers feels responsible for undertaking CSR activities as well as
initiatives in the company. CSR plays a major role in the performance and growth of the
company.
Theme 4 CSR initiatives taken by the company
frequenc
y
percent
age
Health 2 40.00%
Environment 1 20.00%
Education 1 20.00%
Women empowerment 1 20.00%
Any other else 0 0.00%
Health
Environment
Education
Women empowerment
Any other else
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
frequency

Findings and Analysis:
by referring the above graph, it can found out that 40% managers think that CSR
initiatives should be taken by the company in the health sector. On the other hand, 20% of the
managers feel that CSR initiatives to be taken in any other sector such as protection of
environment, educational aspects or women empowerment etc. thus, by collecting data from the
5 managers, it has been concluded that majority managers are interested in undertaking CSR
initiatives in health sector.
Theme 5 Departments mainly responsible for CSR activity
frequenc
y
percent
age
HR department 3 60.00%
Managers 1 20.00%
Administration department 1 20.00%
Others 0 0.00%
HR department Managers Administration department Others
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
frequency

Findings and Analysis:
The above theme has focused on studying the role of respective departments for
implementation of CSR activities for successful business growth. 60% managers are in the
opinion that HR department is responsible for implementation of CSR activities in Rock pool
Digital. Whereas on the other hand 20% managers feel that managers and administration
department is responsible for implementation of CSR activity in the stated firm. Thus, majority
of the managers are in favorable response of implementing CSR strategy by HR department and
some managers think that other departments should implement CSR strategy.
Theme 6 implementing CSR activities in the organization
frequenc
y
percent
age
By giving financial support to NGO 1 20.00%
By protecting environment 2 40.00%
Organizing charity program . 1 20.00%
Funding given to government 0 0.00%
Any other aspect 1 20.00%

Findings and Analysis:
As per the analysis of the theme, this theme mainly attempts to focus at how managers
implement CSR activity in the organization. Majority of the managers are of an opinion that
company should implement its CSR activities by protecting environment. Whereas 20% of the
managers thinks that CSR activities should be implemented in an organization by following any
other strategy like giving support to NGO or by funding to the government or by organizing
charity programs or campaigns.
Theme 7 Budget of CSR implementation
frequenc
y
percent
age
Less than 5% 2 40.00%
5-10% 1 20.00%
10-20% 1 20.00%
20-30% 1 20.00%
More than 30% 0 0
giving support to NGO
protecting environment
Organizing charity program
Funding to government
Any other
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
frequency

Findings and Analysis:
This particular theme focuses on the budget percentage which the company set aside
from the annual turnover for undertaking CSR activity. As per the above analysis, it can be found
out that most of the respondents are in the opinion that less than 5% of the annual turnover
should be reserved for CSR activities. On the other hand 20% respondents are in the less
response of reserving more than 5% for CSR activities. There is a negative response from the
respondents in the respect of reserving more than 30% for the implementation of CSR activity.
Theme 8 Problems faced by the company in implementation of CSR
frequenc
y
percent
age
Safety of staff 3 60.00%
Women rights 1 20.00%
Overtime 0 0.00%
Fair pay 1 20.00%
others 0 0.00%
Less than 5% 5-10% 10-20% 20-30% More than 30%
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
frequency

Findings and Analysis:
The analysis done in this section have made an attempt to find the major issue which
Rockpool Digital is facing in present time. In this, the response collected from the managers
have revealed that 60% have said that CSR policies are made in good way but their
implementation in correct way is the major issue. Majority of the managers feel that problems
which the firm is facing is in the employees’ safety section. On the other, 20% of the managers
are in the opinion that they are facing problems in respect of women rights and fair pay.
Theme 9 This is useful for the company to implement CSR
frequenc
y
percent
age
Yes, definitely 4 80.00%
May or may not 1 20.00%
No 0 0.00%
Safety of staff Women rights Overtime Fair pay others
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
frequency

Findings and analysis:
As per above analysis of bar graph and table, 80% of the respondents feel that
implementing CSR activities are useful for the company whereas 20% are in the opinion that this
may or may not be useful for the company. None of the respondent feels that implementing CSR
activities is not useful for the firm.
TASK 3
P5 Analyzing the research and data using appropriate tools and techniques
In this research project, it aims at implementing CSR activities in Rock pool Digital. Data and
research information is necessary to conduct analysis (Keller, K. L., Parameswaran, 2011. )
Various tools and techniques have been adopted by the organization which are considered
helpful for analyzing data which are listed below:
Research Design:
It can be defined as a systematic methods which are used to analyze research problem.
Research design is prepared in order to find answers to the research questions. There are various
type of research designs which is used in evaluating the problems. Rock pool Digital is also
considering various types of research designs in order to collect data and information for
Yes, definitely May or may not No
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
frequency

implementation of CSR activities. There are various research designs like Descriptive,
Exploratory, Analytical, Causal, Case study etc. in order to determine CSR implementation and
its sustainable objectives in the organization, company is considering exploratory and descriptive
research designs. Exploratory design is used as company is using various management tools and
techniques for decision-making like Gantt charts, project management plan, work breakdown
structure etc. and it is also using descriptive research design as it is gathering information by
questionnaire method in order to understand the attitude and behavior of company towards CSR
implementation (Konstantinou, E. and Müller, R., 2016. )
Research philosophy:
This is also considered one of an important technique and a tool to analyze the data. In
research philosophy, research is mainly based on assumptions. For the implementation of CSR
activities in Rock pool Digital for meeting out sustainable aims and objectives various kinds of
assumptions are considered. There are mainly three types of research philosophies which are
considered by the management consultant while conducting research. These includes
interpretivism, positivism and empirical. As per this project on implementing CSR activities for
success and sustainability, management consultant is using interpretative research philosophy as
qualitative methods are used for collecting data and information by questionnaires. This tool
helps the management consultant in order to conduct research based on different presumptions.
Research Approach:
Research approach is also a part of research methodology and it is adopted by the
researcher in order to collect data regarding implementation of CSR activities in an organization.
There are two types of research approaches which includes Deductive and Inductive approach.
Qualitative researcher usually adopts inductive approach for data collection. Inductive approach
is defined as it considers theory and patterns for collecting and analyzing data. Various methods
and patterns are identified by the management consultant before implementing CSR activities in
the company for achieving sustainable growth and objectives (Olson, D.L. and Wu, D.D., 2017.)
Data collection;
Data collection is also considered as a very useful tool by the researcher in order to
collect the data and analyses it. There are mainly two sources which are used by the researcher
for collection of data which are primary sources and secondary sources. These both are important

for any kind of research. Primary data is the data which is collected for the first time by the
researcher. This is also called first hand data as it is originally collected through using various
instruments. Such instruments include Questionnaires, surveys, observation method, interviews
etc. Rock pool Digital is considering primary data through questionnaire method for
implementing CSR activities. Secondary data collection is second hand data which is collected
for the second time and which includes newspapers, magazines, internet, books etc. In this
report, researcher is taking into consideration both the sources of data for collecting information.
Data Analysis:
After collecting data analysis of data needs to be done by adopting various statistical and
mathematical tools and techniques which helps in analyzing the data. Management consultant is
considering Gantt charts, critical path methods, work breakdown structure etc. to analyze the
data collected from the questionnaire. On analyzing the data, researcher is able to give various
suggestions and recommendations on the information collected which in turn helps in decision-
making.
Research limitations:
There are various limitations of research which are to be faced by the researcher which
includes lack of appropriate tools and techniques, lack of knowledge, selection of sample data
etc. selecting sample by the researcher is a very difficult task. Research is an expensive and time
consuming process. Lack of proper information about the research tools and techniques affects
the efficiency of research. These limitations or barriers in generating information affects the
effectiveness of research report and research process (Papke-Shields, 2017)
P6 Recommendations on the basis of research
As per the study, it can be interpreted that CSR activities needs to be implemented in the
organization as they help in meeting sustainable objectives as well as enhancing goodwill of the
organization. As per the present report, Rock pool Digital Company has been chosen and it has
been found that the company is following all the strategies related to CSR activity
implementation which help this company to grow further. But this company is lacking in two
major areas. One is lack of proper arrangements in the implementation of CSR activities by the
managers and employees (Heagney, J., 2016.) Secondly, company is not being able to make right
strategy for implementation which can attract large number of female employees in the

organization. Company is recommended to adopt these strategies for removing this deficiency in
the said areas:
 Company's top level managers can make appropriate strategies for effective
implementation of CSR activities in the company. This should be done on a priority basis
by HR department by making strategies which can help in compulsory implementation.
 The cited organization must make various campaigns and programs for better HR
strategy which can increase the recruitment of female workers in the organization. This
will help the company to increase goodwill and society's concern.
TASK 4
P7 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project
With the help of this report, I have understood the importance of corporate social
responsibility which is again important for meeting out sustainable objectives and achieving
success and growth of an organization. In the above report, company which is a small sized firm
with an annual turnover of less than 5 million is following appropriate strategies for the
implementation of CSR activities. I have gained the knowledge of project management and
various tools and techniques required like Gantt charts, work breakdown structure. I have also
collected data through primary and secondary sources of research as well as collected data
through questionnaires. For questionnaire, I have communicated to the manager of the company
who has increased my confidence and encouraged me. I came to know that CSR activities are
required to be implemented to enhance goodwill of the said concern and to build up the positive
image of the company. I have learned to carry a good research by using qualitative data and
analysis of the data collected.
CONCLUSION:
The present report is made with an effort to demonstrate the importance of CSR for corporate
business world. For this purpose, the Rock pool Digital Company has been chosen which is a
digital agency in UK. With the help of a research, the importance of CSR strategy and its
implementation has been discussed. Apart from this, various aims and objectives were also made
for which the work was broken down. This structure has been shown through Gantt chart. Thus,

the entire report concludes that for any business, it is necessary to implement CSR strategy as it
helps in the attainment of sustainable objectives.

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APPENDICES:
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: CSR activities within
organisations to meet sustainable objectives
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?
Comments
I have completed the primary research by
talking to different firms and how the
implementation is done on the CSR
approach and the research on the online
based was not done properly.
All tasks were attempted.
The secondary research and primary
research was according to the deadline
given in the time framework.
Surveys of different people are adjusted due
to less time.
All the task is fulfilled in the present report.
I have completed all the task like selecting
the aim and objectives of CSR activities,
making a management plan by using Gantt
Chart. I have completed the small scale
research by applying qualitative,
quantitative method. Questionnaire also
presented in the report. All the research
techniques are presented in the report

Are you on track and within deadlines set?Did
you need to make any changes to your project
management plan?
effectively. Yes, all the work and report was
completed per the prescribed deadline. To
executing the project's management plan
necessary changes are done by me. I have
completed the break down of each and
every task like initiation, planning,
implementation, monitoring, closure etc.

Any risks and / or issues identified?
 Did you identify risks/issues with a lack
of skills required for undertaking
research tasks?
 Did you identify any additional
risks/issues that have an impact on the
project management plan?
More thorough research on the project must
be done before implementing the task. I had
some problems during the interview of the
managers which reduced the efficiency of
the performance. I had face problems of
collecting information. All the information
are collected was not accurate and reliable.
The CSR approach must be done
accordance with legal laws given by the
government. Otherwise legal issue will
incur among the firm. There are some
various kinds of issues identified like lack
of appropriate tools and techniques,
knowledge and selecting of sample is also
difficult task performed by me.
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face? The barriers which are being faced by me,
as our company was not reputed sufficient
information was not able to gather from
other companies and there is also legal issue
which was been face during the process and
the allocation of the resource is very less.
There are main two barriers which I have
identified, one is lack of proper
management for implementing the CSR
activities and secondly, company is to being
able to execute right strategies.

 How did you overcome them? It can be overcome by seeing the weak point
of the organization and correcting it.
Company's top level managers can make
appropriate strategy for effective
implementing the CSR activity.
Organisations should organise various kinds
of campaigns and program for better HR
strategy.
New Ideas and change of project direction The survey of the project went well
according to new type questions which were
made by me and it also made the other
employees more interested in the project. It
also include new ideas related to the
making survey. New research techniques
should be followed by me in the project.
Like questionnaire, telephonic interview etc.

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?
 How might this learning apply in the
future?
I feel very excited as I was given huge
responsible to implement this project.
It was very useful to complete the task and I
could gather much knowledge.
I can improve more on my research
methods under the primary research
methods.
This learning of the approach of CSR can
make the organization more reputed.
I can able to correct the weak points of the
employees.
Tasks planned for next week
 Which tasks are priorities?
 Have you set aside sufficient time for
completion?
Data analysis task is the most priority in the
project and secondary research of the
project.
Sufficient time is being given for the
recommendation and conclusion.
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind) Somewhat on time.
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date:
Template for Performance Review Template to be attached with the report by the learner:
1. What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
The project must be able to implement the CSR approach of the company Rockpool
Digital company .

2. Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please outline any
evaluation and assessment undertaken.
From the given data analysis, which is being through the survey of 50 employees and
interview of 5 executives the project was a success for the Rockpool Digital company
3. 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.
From the project, I can see that the survey and the interviews of the people had gone
very well and outcome of the project is very positive. The awareness in the nature is
done and this project can create more awareness for the nature and environment.
4. What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there
timely identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
During the research of the project different problems have been faced. Some of the
tasks has been adjusted as given in the Gantt chart as research has been taken long time
than expected. The interview of the managers was not able to finish according to the
time as more information gathering was required. The also facing the problem of
executing the management plan. Lack of knowledge, skills, and lack of guidance by the
line manager are major problems faced while preparing the report.
5. What did you learn from undertaking the project?
Many approaches of CSR are being learned from the managers of the other SMEs how
they approach for the project. Many studies were done during survey of the people and,
I have able to know the behaviours of the employees who gave a positive response in
the survey. By using questionnaire responses are to be collected and by using Gantt
chart break even point of an organisation can be analysis in the report. By identifying
the barriers, I can found the best ways ton overcome all threats.
6. How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading the project?
As a consultant, I will rate myself 3.5/5 as the time for research has taken long than the
expected schedule and from the positive side whole survey had gone well according to

my plan and had positive results from the respected employees.
7. What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
My main weaknesses are that I must gather more information of the given project in the
given as enough information not gathered and communication would have been much
better. But my plan had worked accordingly for the surveys and the results were great
for the respective company and, I was able to catch the weak points of the companies
where they are losing the reputation.
8. How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
In my professional development, I could achieve a great reward by giving good
suggestion for the benefits of the company and also found the weak points where they
are lagging behind. The report also help me to understand the various kinds of CSR
activities which are essential for every kinds of organisations.