Reflective Report on Conducting a Research Project Independently

REFLECTIVE:
I have conducted this research individually without any team. Working independently
takes more time and needs proper attention. Team work includes discussion, sharing, and
segregation of the work which results to consume less time and provides high quality work
(Kerzner & Kerzner, 2017). The project helped me in understanding the different aspects of the
project management. On the other hand, I have got information about stakeholders who are
involved in the plan regarding the development of the Marina Beach in Jamestown for increasing
the tourist facility. For analyzing and researching the appropriate information concerning the
project, I used secondary data collection method. In context to this, I read books, journals, annual
tourist report of the Jamestown, articles, previous researches, etc. which are relevant to the
present study. This leads to increase my knowledge in the field of stakeholder management,
tourist management, risk management, project management and quality management.
I have learnt and enhanced different skills while conducting this study. Documentation of this
research on the computer by using internet develops and increases my technical skills. Proper
research and analysis of the needed information develop research skills which are necessary for
conducting any research (Mir & Pinnington, 2014). Along with this, I improved my presentation
skills by presenting the information effectively and meaningfully. Apart from this, the project
leads to increase my knowledge in the field of budget planning, risk assessment, team building,
project planning and progress monitoring.
I used books, articles, previous researches, etc for understanding the assessment which
worked and helped me completing it effectively. The secondary data instruments helped me in
collecting relevant and necessary information regarding the stakeholder management and related
areas. On the other hand, I worked without proper planning which results to affect my project.
Project planning helps in accomplishing the objectives by meeting all the requirements
effectively (Fleming & Koppelman, 2016). My thinking of accomplishing the objectives of the
assessment without any plan did not work and leads to affect it. From the next time, I will create
a plan, checklist and maintain a diary for recording all the information. These methods will help
me in doing and completing my investigation effectively and on decided time. On the other hand,
I used my analytical and strategic thinking along with the knowledge of project management.