BSBPMG515 - Manage Project Human Resources: Detailed Assessment

This project assessment for BSBPMG515 - Manage Project Human Resources, covers key aspects of human resource management within a project context. It includes identifying human resource requirements based on project scope, establishing an organizational structure, and explaining HRM methods, techniques, and tools applicable to a specific project, such as redeveloping the internal electrical infrastructure of the Powerhouse Museum. The assessment also details how to negotiate, define, and communicate clear project role descriptions, plan and implement ongoing development and training for project team members, and measure individual performance against agreed criteria, initiating actions to overcome performance shortfalls. Various HRM methods such as online recruitment platforms, panel interviews, and online induction programs are discussed, along with tools like HR policies, interview selection procedures, and work packages, emphasizing the importance of aligning team member efforts with project goals and utilizing project management software for effective implementation.

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Criteria
Unit code, name and release number
BSBPMG515 - Manage project human resources - Release 1
Qualification/Course code, name and release number
Diploma of Project Management – BSB51415 - Release 4
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 This assessment is my original work and no part of it has been copied from any other
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Assessment instructions
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Assessment details Instructions
Assessment overview The objective of this assessment is to assess your knowledge and
performance as would be required to …………………
Assessment Event
number
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Instructions for this
assessment
This is a project based assessment and will be assessing you on
your knowledge and performance of the unit.
This assessment is in XX parts and includes an Assessment
Feedback form:
1. Topic 1
2. Topic 2
3. Topic 3
4. Topic 4
5. Assessment Checklist
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satisfactory result?
To achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment all questions
must be answered correctly.
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Assessment details Instructions
What the assessor
will provide?
Computers, data sheets, reference text, organisational policy etc
that is referenced in the assessment. These may be hard copy or
made available online.
Due date and time
allowed
28 March 2020
Supervision This assessment may take place in the classroom or as a ‘take-
home’ task.
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other resources.
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The instructions and the criteria in the tasks and activities below will be used by the assessor
to determine if you have satisfactorily completed this assessment event. Use these
instructions as a guide to ensure you demonstrate the required knowledge.
Topic 1: Plan human resources relevant to project
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Q.1. Review your project scope documentation, WBS and GANTT and determine the human
resource requirements for your project, by completing the table below:
Deliverables Human Resource requirements
(competencies) Potential Project
Roles
Equipment delivery to the
Powerhouse Museum
Skills relating to analysing the quality of the
equipment that has to be delivered to the
museum
Role in the delivery
of the equipment
Implementation Plan –
Stakeholder Signoff
Ability to communicate with the
stakeholders effectively in order to achieve
their signoff on the implementation plan
Responsible for
obtaining
stakeholder signoff
Cabling Infrastructure
Upgrades
Ability to set up the cables and monitor the
infrastructure upgrades of the Powerhouse
Museum
Install cables in the
infrastructure
Wireless Network Installation
Skills relating to install wireless network to
ensure that the different activities at the
museum can be conducted in an effective
manner
Responsible for
installing wireless
network
Electrical Infrastructure
Testing
Ability to test electrical infrastructure of
the museum to ensure that there is an
increase in the efficiency
Responsible for
testing the different
electricals within
the infrastructure
Q.2. Establish an organisational structure for your project. Ensure all roles that you have identified
in Q1 are included in your organisational structure and the planned reporting relationships.
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Q.3. Explain the HRM methods, techniques and tools and how their application to your specific
project. Word length: 400 words maximum, 1 table and 1 chart.
There are different HRM methods, techniques as well as tools that can be applied to the
respective project. The management of the museum has decided on to redevelop the internal
electrical infrastructure of the Powerhouse Museum in order to align with the advances in
technology. This means that the project will require a team comprising of different team members
possessing different skills as well as levels of knowledge so that they are able to put in their best
efforts in order to complete the different activities as well as tasks of the project in an effective
manner. Therefore, implementation of different methods, techniques as well as tools will be required
to ensure that the project is conducted in an effective as well as smooth manner. The different HR
methods that will allow the management of the museum to recruit and select the appropriate talent
for the project can include various online recruitment platforms such as Linked.com as well as
Seek.com. This will allow the management of the museum to reach out to the different potential as
well as skilled candidates who will significantly help in ensuring that the project is a success. Panel
interviews can also be conducted for the recruitment and selection process.
On the other hand, as far as the orientation as well as induction process is concerned, online
induction programs can be conducted to ensure that the new team members who are hired, receive
induction about the project in an effective manner. The workplace tours can also be conducted
online to make sure that the newly recruited team members get a good understanding about their
roles and responsibilities as well as the infrastructure of the museum in an effective manner. Once
the team members are effectively recruited and trained, another step is to allocate the work for
which each team member will be responsible. This can be done by reviewing the job descriptions to
ensure that the work allocation is done in an effective manner and based on the interests as well as
skills of the team members. Apart from this, team meetings should be conducted regularly, to ensure
that all the team members are on the same track and that their efforts are aligned with the goals of
the project. Apart from this, project software should be implemented to ensure that the
implementation process is conducted in an effective manner. On the other hand, the different tools
that can be used will include HR policies and procedures, interview selection procedures and work
packages. Lastly, the methods will include group interviews or panel interviews.
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Project Manager
Project Leader
Testing Team Installation Team
Project Coordinator
Implementation team

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Topic 2: Implement project personnel training and development
Q.1. Explain how you, as the project manager, would negotiate, define and communicate clear
project role descriptions.
In order to negotiate, define as well as communicate clear project role descriptions in an
effective manner, the project manager will be required to speak as well as take into account
the viewpoints of the team members. In order to negotiate and define clear project role
descriptions, the project manager will have to ensure that acceptable use of the assets policy
is maintained. Apart from this, it is important that the project manager ensures that the
Code of Conduct is communicated to the team members during the induction itself so that
they have an understanding of their expected behaviour. Apart from this, as far as
communication is concerned, Code of conduct and values statement for the organisation
reinforcing respect as a key employee value will also be communicated to the employees to
ensure that they are able to work in an effective manner and put in their respective efforts.
It will be the project manager’s responsibility to ensure that the project meeting etiquette as
well as role accountabilities are effectively communicated to the team members.
Q.2. Explain how you, as the project manager, would identify, plan and implement ongoing
development and training of project team members to support personnel and project
performance.
Project supervisor video display units the amount of work the challenge crew member is
finishing, whether or not the paintings is finished on time and the level of first-class of the
paintings finished. Project supervisor might also coordinate a schooling session which
include wherein the worker needs to work with the warehouse control machine, supported
with an identified on-the-job instruct. They could then use overall performance evaluations
to preserve to display the paintings completed via the crew member and their ongoing
ability to apply the gadget efficiently in assisting their of completion of this work. Apart from
this, it can be stated that the project manager will have responsibilities towards each of the
project team member. For instance, the project manager will be responsible for identifying a
new contractor and ensuring that they are communicated about their respective job roles
and responsibilities in an effective manner. The project manager will also have to review the
performance of the contractor and provide them with the support in different areas that
they might need.
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Q.3. Explain how you, as the project manager, would measure individuals' performance against
agreed criteria and initiate actions to overcome shortfalls in performance.
In order to measure the individual team members’ performance against agreed criteria
and initiate actions to overcome shortfalls in performance, the project manager will have to
implement various measures. For instance, for the project coordinator, the project manager
will have to measure the performance against their agreed criteria such as they will have to
undertake quality control and identify any project variances etc. if there is a shortfall such as
the project coordinator is not testing the products as required, the project manager will have
a meeting with them wherein they can discuss about the same. Apart from this, they can
also conduct a guidance session. On the other hand, if any of the team members is not
performing in the way that is agreed, then the project manager will have to provide them
with feedback about the areas that they need to improve on.
Project managers are answerable for planning, organizing, and directing the
completion of unique projects for an corporation whilst making sure those tasks are on time,
on budget, and inside scope. A challenge supervisor wishes to set an effect strategy that
consists of a full list of activities which might be crucial for the venture. The key
responsibility of a undertaking supervisor includes making plans. The task manager wishes to
outline the scope of the task and increase a project schedule accordingly. In standard, when
a assignment manager is making plans the sports it's far important to target the activities
efficiently to do less but well. The tactics should be green enough to deliver the projects
within distinctive time and price range. Also, a backup plan must be created if the state of
affairs needs. Another essential position of undertaking managers has cantered their crew’s
efforts on complex spreadsheets, lengthy checklists, and whiteboards. They need to develop
a plan in an effort to support the group to reach their aim effortlessly with out hindering the
performance. It is their duty to arrange their team to show their complete potential. A task
manager will have ought to from time to time put on the obligations of human sources like
negotiating contemporary personnel’ activity obligations, coping with their times and
accomplishing their commitment to the assignment, bids may be required and contracts will
need to be reviewed and keeping absolutely everyone in take a look at to ensure that the
group’s movements along in accordance with the plan.
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Part 2: Research based
To complete this part of the assessment, you will be required to
……………………………………………….
Using the template provided document your research findings below. You are required to
conduct research into……………..
Once completed you will need to submit this assessment to your assessor for marking.
Word length: 750 words maximum
Topic 3: Lead the project team
Q.1 Explain how you, as the project manager, would take action to improve individual performance
and overall project effectiveness. Ensure that you take into account internal and external influences
on individual and project team performance and morale.
In order to improve the overall individual performance as well as the overall project
effectiveness, there are different actions that the project manager will be required to
take. For instance, there are a task dependency wherein the overall performance of the
team member is being delayed, the actions that the project manager can take include
coordinate a meeting with both team members, opportunity for both to discuss progress
of work being waited on for other team member’s work to commence, they could
explore with the team members the opportunity for them to work together to finish the
first task, if possible, they could also discuss if the other team member can start work on
other tasks in the WBS to avoid team member wasting time. On the other hand, there
are also different external influences that can have an impact on the overall individual
performance of the team. The actions that can be taken can include arranging meeting
with external employee from the other team and team member PM to provide peer to
peer mediation if it's not a server issue where it is a human issue, the project manager to
document outcome of the meeting for next steps to progress the work required.
Also, another internal influence is that if there is an internal conflict among the team
members, the project manager will be required to talk with the project team member
causing the conflict and see if there is anything that could help them in the situation to
be more efficient, opportunity to explore the conflict in detail and assess where the
breakdown is currently occurring and hold a meeting with the relevant team members to
brainstorm potential solutions to address the conflict. Therefore, these will be some of
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the actions that the project manager will ben required to take for any internal or externa
consequence takes place.
Q.2 Identify procedures to maintain a positive work environment to minimise impact on achievement
of project objectives – complete the table below.
Situation Procedures and methods
Counselling
Interpersonal Counseling is a diagnosis-targeted method wherein
the purchaser’s ailment is seemed as a scientific contamination
that requires intervention. In this sense, any fault or self-blame is
diminished for the customer. The function of interpersonal
relationships and attachment on mental health results is also an
important goal for this sort of counseling. It is a time-limited
method at some stage in which clients research that their
psychological issues are related to environmental stressors.
Interpersonal counselors are supportive and compassionate,
serving as consumer allies.
In one of the instances, the project manager had to counsel the
team member in order to improve their work performance. The
project manager specified the goal that they had to achieve. Also,
they told them about the current gap in their performance. There
are different ways in which they can achieve the same. In order
to achieve the goal, the project manager asked the team member
to work on their weaknesses.
Inter-project resource conflict
Settle intra-crew useful resource conflicts internally. Settle inter-
crew resource conflicts throughout outside projects with the
challenge sponsor and other improvement coordination
corporations that exist in the business enterprise. Projects can be
related in numerous approaches, through task dependency links
or through the sharing of not unusual resources. Consequently,
events outdoor of the manipulate of the undertaking supervisor
can also affect the mission, causing surprising delays. Monitor
these inter-project relationships cautiously to make certain that
the usage of shared assets adheres to agreed upon allocations.
Intra-project resource conflict Resources are always in high demand and short supply, so
be considerate of the fact that the talent, finances and
materials your project requires could leave another team
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feeling stretched thin and underappreciated. When your
project is viewed as a drain on resources with little or no
pay-off, tensions can rise. It’s situations like this that
increase the likelihood of and escalate the nature of
conflicts, all of which can be detrimental to the success of
your project. A little bit of internal marketing can go a long
way. One don’t have to be heavy-handed, but articulating
the purpose of your project, the time it’s expected to take
and how many resources it will need can leave everyone
feeling a little more prepared and patient.
Word length: 500 words maximum including table
Topic 4: Finalise human resource activities related to projects
Q.1 Explain the process you will follow in disbanding your project team according to organisational
policies and procedures. (Refer to organisational chart in Topic 1, Question 2)
A supervisor can disband a group in a quick, efficient assembly that generates precious takeaways
for all group contributors. Celebrate accomplishments of the group. Congratulate individuals on
completing what the group got down to do and unmarried out every member's contribution to goal
final touch. The ability to concentrate is an critical exceptional for a manager ( Kooli and Abadli,
2021). Through effective conversation, a manager can set up himself as approachable, open to new
thoughts and respectful of others' critiques. Receiving complaint from co-employees calls for tact.
Managers should assist the initiative of others and be able to accept and work with their
recommendations and changes. A supervisor can be a position model and mentor. It is essential to
have a look at an open-door coverage, make certain that staff participants have the proper gear,
education and supervision, and be capable of delegate responsibilities. It's additionally vital to show
appreciation for employees and deal with them with appreciate (Putra and et.al., 2020). A supervisor
ought to be concerned along with his team. Actively interacting with co-workers and employees,
listening to ideas or concerns, and effectively speaking to enforce modifications or new techniques
will keep the group focused and moving in a fine course.
Research and findings:
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It has been determined that effective teamwork can create a sense of cohesiveness and unity of
purpose. Each member of the group must sense a few feel of possession, not simplest of their
individual tasks, but of the venture as an entire (Sabokro, Masud and Kayedian, 2021). When
workers sense the “group” in teamwork, even earlier than their person positions within it, the crew is
strengthened. Strong teams can pull greater weight while absolutely everyone is pulling within the
same path. Establishing a single primary purpose, then ensuring every group member is familiar with
the purpose and how to reap it, facilitates the crew reach that aim greater effectively. Here are more
pointers about inspiring first rate teamwork.
Bibliography:
It is recommended that you use either the Harvard reference style or the APA style.
Kooli, C. and Abadli, R., 2021. Could Education Quality Audit Enhance Human Resources
Management Processes of the Higher Education Institutions?. Vision,
p.09722629211005599.
Putra, F.K.G., Harymawan, I., Nasih, M. and Agustia, D., 2020. A quest to minimize cost of debt by
utilizing human resources disclosure. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 21.
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