SUSS BUS353e Project Management End-of-Course Assessment Report

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the Smart Industrial Building (SIB) project, addressing key aspects of project management. It begins by examining team development, emphasizing the importance of establishing a strong team identity through team meetings, co-location, and training, and considers the project's priority matrix. The report then delves into resource allocation using Gantt charts, identifying and resolving resource over-allocation issues through automatic leveling, and discusses the impact of schedule adjustments. Furthermore, the report analyzes team development stages, specifically addressing a conflict situation within the SIB project team, and proposes strategies for managing dysfunctional conflicts, including mediation and arbitration. Finally, the report evaluates the project's cost performance, calculating the Cost Performance Index (CPI) and illustrating the project's completion date and schedule changes. The report showcases the practical application of project management principles and tools, offering valuable insights into managing complex projects.