Professional Development Experience 1 Workbook

Professional
Development
Experience (1)
Workbook
BUSN08033
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Contents
Session 1: Introduction to Module:.......................................................................................................3
Session 2: Defining Your Project............................................................................................................4
Project Proposal:................................................................................................................................5
Session 3: Planning Your Project:...........................................................................................................6
Gantt Chart of Project Timeline:........................................................................................................7
Session 4: Project Proposal Submission Week.......................................................................................9
Session 5: Project Background: Context and Stakeholders..................................................................10
5.1: Project Research:......................................................................................................................10
Session 6: The Iron Triangle – Part 1....................................................................................................12
Session 7: The Iron Triangle – Part 2....................................................................................................13
Week 8: Monitoring Your Project........................................................................................................14
Week 9: Skills Development................................................................................................................15
Week 10: Monitoring Your Project......................................................................................................17
Week 11: Final Review of Your Project................................................................................................18
Week 12: Project Workbook Submission.............................................................................................19
References:..........................................................................................................................................19
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Session 1: Introduction to Module:
Think about the kind of project you would like to work on for this module. Make some notes in the
box below:
For this module I have been working on the project which is on an organization that will be raising
money from its operations to help homeless people by providing them accommodation and
education. My main objective from this business has been to help those people which do not have
jobbed and have lost their homes and are forced to live on the streets. For this project my
business that will be made for social service will have its actual operation on the internet.
Personal Research:
Find a resource that discusses project management; put a link to it in the box below.
What is Project Management?, 2022[Online]. Available through:
<https://www.pmi.org/about/learn-about-pmi/what-is-project-management>
What is the main point made in this resource?
In this resource the concept of the project management has been explained. This resource
explains use how with the help of software an improved business process can be constructed.
Personal Reflection:
What did we do?
In this project we prepared an organization with the name of Nova which has the main purpose of
providing social services. However, it orders to do that our organization needed to generate some
income or donation. As the business model of this organization was digital it was able to reach
different coffee shops in the state. With the help of collaboration of this organization with the
coffee companies like Costa coffee, Pret and Manger the Nova was able to ask for a certain
number of income.
What did I learn?
My experience from the preparation of this project was very versatile in which I was able to
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develop a clear understanding of how to operate a business on online platforms. I also understood
the ways in which the services can be provided can be provided for the Nova organization to raise
their money.
How can I apply this to my project?
The use of project management software that is learned allowed me to create a project and also
the time line for the management of the activities that are going to be involved in the preparation
of the project.
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Session 2: Defining Your Project
What do I want to do for my project?
I want to provide proper social services to the homeless people with the help of this project.
Where are you going to do your project?
I will be doing this project on the Microsoft project software.
What type of project is it going to be?
It is going to be a social project management project in which the consideration of achieving the
social objectives will be the key to the success.
How does it link to learning to date?
The learning which I have been able to generate till date is regarding the ways in which I have
been able to develop effective understanding of the organizational operations.
Personal Research:
Find a resource that discusses S.M.A.R.T. objectives; put a link to it in the box below.
Which SMART Objectives definition should I use?, 2020[Online]. Available through: <
https://www.clearreview.com/resources/guides/which-smart-objectives-definition-should-i-use/>
What is the main point made in this resource?
The main point of this resource is what are SMART Objectives.
Personal Reflection:
What did we do?
We prepared a project on an organization that will provide social services to the homeless people.
What did I learn?
We were able to learn how to manage project with the help of proper time line.
How can I apply this to my project?
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We can apply this with the help of project management tools.
Project Proposal:
Using the space below write your project proposal:
Project Aim:
The aim is to create a business for helping people in the society who are homeless.
Project Objectives: (S.M.A.R.T.)
S- To decrease the number of homeless people in the society
M- Make sure there are not more then 1% people which are homeless in the society.
A -To ensure that the funds are transferred to the right individuals.
R – To provide the food and shelter to the needy.
T – To achieve the targets within a year.
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Professional
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Workbook
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Contents
Session 1: Introduction to Module:.......................................................................................................3
Session 2: Defining Your Project............................................................................................................4
Project Proposal:...............................................................................................................................5
Session 3: Planning Your Project:..........................................................................................................6
Gantt Chart of Project Timeline:........................................................................................................7
Session 4: Project Proposal Submission Week.......................................................................................9
Session 5: Project Background: Context and Stakeholders..................................................................10
5.1: Project Research:......................................................................................................................10
Session 6: The Iron Triangle – Part 1....................................................................................................12
Session 7: The Iron Triangle – Part 2....................................................................................................13
Week 8: Monitoring Your Project........................................................................................................14
Week 9: Skills Development................................................................................................................15
Week 10: Monitoring Your Project......................................................................................................17
Week 11: Final Review of Your Project................................................................................................18
Week 12: Project Workbook Submission.............................................................................................19
References:..........................................................................................................................................19
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Session 1: Introduction to Module:
Think about the kind of project you would like to work on for this module. Make some notes in the
box below:
I am going to work on a research project that is based on analysing the be Human Resource
Management within a company. The current project management tend to aim at examining how
training influence employees engagement as regular taring plays a vital role in improving the
performance of the employees at workplace. Further, it has been analysed that lack of motivation
and talent has been faced by many organisation thus, this topic is chosen since it is related to my
degree program and also to my experience as a human resource assistant along with facilitating
improved and higher retention and performance level of talented employees. Further, current
study also aim at enhancing the employees engagement level at place of work that is one of the
main drivers for organisational success. Along with this, motivated employees are always ready to
contribute to achieving the company’s goals in more efficient and effective way.
Personal Research:
Find a resource that discusses project management; put a link to it in the box below.
Online:
What is Project Management?. 2021. [Online] Available Through:<
https://www.pmi.org/about/learn-about-pmi/what-is-project-management >.
What is the main point made in this resource?
The term Project management can be defined as the discipline and area of study that comprises
of the application of a specific processes and principles in order to effectively initiate, plan,
execute along with properly managing the way that new initiatives and effective changes along
with vital strategy and decisions are implemented within an organization for improved
productivity and performance level. Further, it has been reviewed through current link that use of
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project management is based on effective application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to
deliver something of value to people (Zheng, Li and Zhao, 2021).
Personal Reflection:
What did we do?
During the current session we had identified a practically issue and challenge that is being present
within the current business environment so that effective project can be constructed to create
value and mitigate the prevailing issue and problems.
What did I learn?
I had develop the learning about the topic and concept of project management which comprises
of effective use of skills and knowledge to create and deliver values for organisation facing issue in
enhancing the skill and competency level of its employees. It has been also learnt by me that
project management plan supports effective management of planning and undertaking of activity
to meet the desired level of objectives. I also learnt that higher employees engagement plays a
positive role in meeting the set organisational goal through having positive workplace relationship
and higher commitment level.
How can I apply this to my project?
The knowledge gather about the project management and its various stages that comprises of
initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure would be effectively used and applied by
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me to ensure better execution of current project on human resource management.
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Session 2: Defining Your Project
What do I want to do for my project?
For my project I am going to develop better understanding about the concept of human resource
management along with analysing the need and importance of training for employees at
workplace of a firm. I am going to make use of a questionnaire for collection of data and to
develop better underdoing about the concept of human resource management. Further, some
practical outputs will also be acquired and practice by me comprises of some soft skills such as
communication and presentation skills to effectively manage the current project.
Where are you going to do your project?
The current project would be undertaken at my workplace to improve performance at my place of
employment.
What type of project is it going to be?
The current project is basically undertaken as research project where an issue related with
management of human resources is identified which would further have focused and emphasising
on effective collection and analysis of data to achieve better understanding about the selected
topic.
How does it link to learning to date?
The current project is linked with the learning to the date as it comprises of effective implication
and execution of all the steps and stages of project management plan that consists of initiation,
planning, execution, monitoring, and closure to effectively meet the set aim and objective of
current project.
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