Managing Project: Skills, Competencies, and Processes for Successful Implementation

Running head: MANAGING PROJECT
Managing Project
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Table of Contents
Task 1...................................................................................................................................2
Answer 1..........................................................................................................................2
Answer 2..........................................................................................................................3
Answer 3..........................................................................................................................3
Answer 4..........................................................................................................................4
Answer 5..........................................................................................................................4
Answer 6..........................................................................................................................5
Task 2...................................................................................................................................7
2.1. Introduction...............................................................................................................7
2.2. Background...............................................................................................................7
2.3. Skills and Competencies required by the Project Team...........................................8
2.3.1. Communication Skills.....................................................................................10
2.3.2. Critical Thinking..............................................................................................10
2.4. Activities required for successfully managing the project.....................................11
2.5. Tasks that are needed to be completed...................................................................13
2.6. Leadership, Administrative and Control Problems................................................14
2.7. Conclusion..............................................................................................................14
References..........................................................................................................................16

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Task 1
Answer 1
One of the most important need of a project is that it should have a well-defined start and
end point. One of the most important characteristics of a project is that a project should typically
be executed for its customers (Lock, 2017). Furthermore, it is essential for a project to have a
unique set of requirements that will drive the project towards success. A particular project is
needed to be delivered within its identified boundaries. Apart from that, the main characteristics
of a project are as follows-
Consistency: A project and the project management process should be consistent right
from the initiation of the project to project end.
Flexibility: A project that is flexible has better chances of achieving success. Thus, one
of the major aspects of project success is flexibility.
Scope: This is another significant characteristics of a project as it defines what is
included in the project.
Quality: This indicates the deviation that is allowed in the project in a desired standard.
Uniqueness: Every project has its unique needs and it is one of the most fundamental
characteristics.
Unfamiliarity: By its characteristics, every project involves unfamiliarity
Temporary Activities: Each and every project involves certain temporary activities and
is one significant project characteristic.

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Cross Functional: A project should involve a cross functional team as per its
characteristics. It ensures people with different working background come together for a project.
Implementation of a project indicates that an organization has put something on stake for
the project. Therefore, a major characteristic of the project includes a process of working that
ensures that the set goal is achieved.
Answer 2
Scope statement can be described as a significant tool in outlining the deliverables and
the scope of the project. A scope statement mainly incorporates the constraints, assumption and
the success factors of the project (Heagney, 2016). A well-defined scope of the project helps in
defining the project boundaries and therefore it is important to have such a statement.
It is important to have a scope statement as it ensures that every team members remain in
agreement while implementation of the tasks. Scope statement helps in management of the issues
like necessary change management, re-examination of the issues, overwhelming of the financial
plan and problems associate with task schedule.
Answer 3
The required Gantt chart is shown in the figure below-