Business Project Management: Digital Transformation at Sainsburry's

This report provides an in-depth analysis of digital workplace transformation within Sainsburry's, examining the key drivers influencing this transformation and its impact on employee productivity. The research begins with an overview of workplace transformation, emphasizing the integration of technology and talent management, particularly within the context of Sainsburry's utilization of advanced technologies. The report outlines the project's aim and objectives, focusing on identifying drivers of digital transformation, increasing knowledge of the concept, examining key drivers within Sainsburry's, analyzing its importance in improving employee productivity, and recommending effective utilization strategies. The project management plan details aspects such as time, cost, quality, scope, communication, risk, and resources, including a Gantt chart and work breakdown structure. A literature review explores the concept of digital workplace transformation and key drivers, followed by a discussion of the research methodology, data analysis, findings, and discussions, culminating in conclusions, recommendations, and a personal reflection. The research used both primary and secondary data collection methods to gather relevant information. Desklib provides access to similar reports and solved assignments for students.

Managing a Successful
Business Project (Unit 06)

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY ..................................................................................................................................3
Overview of the research........................................................................................................3
Aim and objectives.................................................................................................................3
Project management plan.......................................................................................................5
Work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart .......................................................................7
Literature review..................................................................................................................11
Research methodology.........................................................................................................13
Data analysis.........................................................................................................................16
Findings and discussions......................................................................................................23
Conclusion and Recommendations .....................................................................................24
Reflection.............................................................................................................................25
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................26
Appendix........................................................................................................................................28
Performance Review............................................................................................................29
Project logbook.....................................................................................................................30

INTRODUCTION
Technology is defined as using of various advanced technology within business such as
business automation, artificial intelligence and many more. With the help of technology
workplace transformation can be made and at the same time prominent efforts can be exerted. In
the present scenario there is transformation at the workplace that requires integration of different
decisions as part of workplace system that covers technology and talent management. In present
report there will be analysis of the way organisation is working towards development of
connectedness and collaboration for enhancing employee performance (Zimmer, Baiyere and
Salmela, 2020). For this purpose there will be analysis of the needs of technology that is required
by employees to carry their roles at workplace. On the other hand the report is focusing over
issues which are faced by businesses in the process of analysing technology requirement so that
employee may carry put their works within the organisation in effective manner.
MAIN BODY
Overview of the research
The research is based upon concept of workplace transformation which is exerted within
the organisation for the purpose of providing clarity within employees for their roles and
responsibilities within the organisation. In the context of Sainsburry's as the organisation is
associated with using various technology in their organisation for the major purpose of
developing their business and to clarify roles and responsibilities among employees. This is seen
that there are various technological improvements which are used within the organisation in
order to meet market demand and to acquire sustainability as well (Lee, Kubzansky, and
VanderWeele, 2021). On the other hand as the company is working in retail industry so this is
significant for the organisation to inhale technology.
Aim and objectives
Aim
To identify the key drivers and their influence over digital workplace transformation. A study on
Sainsburry's.
Objectives
 To increase the knowledge regarding the concept of digital workplace transformation in
an organisation.

 To examine the key drivers that influence digital workplace transformation in working
environment of Sainsburry's.
 To analyse the importance of digital workplace transformation in improving employee
productivity within Sainsburry's.
 To recommend the ways in which Sainsburry's may effectively utilise digital workplace
transformation.
Research questions
 What is the concept of digital workplace transformation in an organisation?
 What are the key drivers that influence digital workplace transformation in working
environment of Sainsburry's.
 What is the importance of digital workplace transformation in improving employee
productivity within Sainsburry's.
 What are the recommendations in which Sainsburry's may effectively utilise digital
workplace transformation.

Project management plan
The project is defined as such study or research plan which has the major motive of
attaining defined result and research objectives. The project management plan is defined as the
application of process in which various research methods and aspects are used for the major
purpose of attaining objectives within research. The project management plan within a research
is associated with defined outcome and in the same manner within stipulated time period all the
project deliverables are used within project so that to perform overall project within timely
manner. There are various phases within project are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring
and closing of project (Gutiérrez de Gregorio, 2021). Within this research there are various
components related with project management and these are elaborated as under:
Time: Time is defined as one of the important components with project management and
could be helpful in completing the project on timely basis. The major objective within project is
to complete the project within defined time period. For researcher this is significant to develop
the research in such a way that delays can be avoided and at the same time project objectives can
be attained. The timeline is the time on which project is barred to complete so that to acquire
prominence within research. The project is required to be finished over given time frame so that
all the dimensions within project can be covered which leads in to accomplishing of research
objectives. There are various processes which are added within time component of the project
and these help overall project to get completed. In order to carry out project in effective manner
dedicated time plan is required to be made so that each activities can be exerted in appropriate
manner. The project is needed to be developed and finished within 3 months in which
appropriate conclusion can be framed.
Cost: Cost is defined as such expenses which are incurred in order to carry out the project
in effective manner (Kershaw, 2021). The proper project allocation is required within the
research process so that all the activities within project can be executed in smooth manner.
Budget is the aspect which is related with developing of research in such a manner that no area
would remain untouched and at the same time planned activities can be exerted in appropriate
manner. Under this research £800 is used in which project can be executed effectively.
Quality: Quality is regarded as such deliverable which is used within project in which
appropriate quality format is used and helps in attaining research objectives in sufficient manner.
There are various quality standards which are required to be followed within project and helps in

developing each activity within benchmark setting. The quality management is associated with
moving the project with optimal quality so that project management can be exerted in prominent
manner and at the same time standards can be maintained within project within each research
activity. This is regarded as the crucial factor which is having positive impact over attainability
and profitability within the project. In terms of the current project as the project is associated
with ensuring of the validity and reliability of the primary and secondary sources and in this
manner quality is having prominent role which could help the researcher to reach out to their
ultimate goals and objectives of the research project.
Scope: The project scope is associated with such features and functions which will be met within
the process of project execution (Brearley, 2021). The scope is defined as an area which is
undertaken within research project and will be supported by researcher in order to develop
research objectives in direct or indirect manner. The scope links list of project objectives, plans,
processes which are needed in order to carry out overall activities in appropriate manner.
Therefore the scope of the current study can be identified as the drivers of digital workplace
transformation in Sainsbury’s. This includes primary and secondary research. In order to carry
out the current research in effective manner staff is playing essential role within the project and
helps in executing all the activities in timely manner.
Communication: Within a project after deciding of time the next step is to develop appropriate
communication as this is regarded as the point which may lead the project to face failure. Lack of
effective communication has direct impact over effectiveness of overall project in which overall
project may be hampered and lead into developing several issues. Communication is playing
crucial role within project as this helps in demonstrating roles and responsibilities to all related
parties in prominent manner. In order to render effective communication continuous feedbacks
are required to be taken so that inputs and outputs can be maximised. This will be providing
regular updates within the project and could be helpful in developing smooth flow of information
between supervisor and other related party to research. Under the research in order to
communicate with parties related to the research direct communication was established. In this
manner with the help of emails and telephone parties were involved in the research for the major
purpose of attaining research objectives. During the 10 week project various people and aspects
were added in the research and with the help of providing them information in direct manner
communication was established. Risk: Risk is regarded as the negative factor which may affect

the project in negative manner (Armitage, and Amar, 2021). The risk is required to be identified
so that any uncertainties can be avoided and at the same time project objectives may not be
delayed. With the help of backup plan risk can be eliminated and at the same objectives can be
attained in overall manner. When risk factor are not identified then this may develop into
addressing of risk factor in early manner. The major risk within project is related with lack of
people's interest as this may lead into minimising the area of research. Other risk is related with
gathering of accurate information due to personal biasses.
Resources: The resources are associated with completing the project in such a manner that all
the aspects can be used within research so that to develop appropriate communication. With the
help of significant resources overall project can be exerted in easy manner and in the same
manner efficiency can be maximised. Resources are men, machine and other which are helpful in
developing the project in sufficient manner. In order to collect primary data questionnaire is used
so that to attain reliable information whereas for collection of secondary information literature
review of various authors is used.
Work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart
Gantt chart : It is a type of bar which is helping in making a schedule of a project. It is
showing a dependency relationship which is between current schedule status and activities. It
incudes two axis ( PNeumann, Winkelhaus, and Glock, 2021). These are horizontal and vertical
axis which is needed to complete this research on given time period. It helps in completing a
project on definite time limit.

WBS : It is a method which is used in project management in order to classify
segmentation of various activities conducted in a research. It is easy to complete in shorter time
limit (Zulu, and Khosrowshahi, 2021). For this present research, it is important to make a
hierarchy manner which helps in attainment of research aims and objectives.

Literature review
What is the concept of digital workplace transformation in an organisation?
According to Attaran, Attaran and Kirkland, (2019), workplace transformation is defined
as adoption of such practices within business which are changed and helpful in attaining overall
business objectives. This is analysed that in current time the major practices used as workforce
transformation is related with digital practices in which digital processes are being used by the
business in order to attain strategic business objectives. This is associated with use of fast and
constant business practices by which business problems can be solved. Digital transformation is
the practice which is used within business for the objective of accomplishing organisational
change in such a way that key areas of the business can be managed. In this digital age
workplace transformation is associated with using of various practices related with mindful and
intentional aspects by which existing business models can be examined in such a way that
productivity and effectiveness within workplace can be maximised (Acomi, Dada, 2021). This is
seen within the business that with the help of workplace transformation various proficiency can
be attained and these are aligned with attaining of business objectives. With the help of
workplace transformation is related with change in office design and internal guidelines in which
corporate growth can be exerted and at the same time strategies can be implemented in the
business so that business objectives can be attained.
What are the key drivers that influence digital workplace transformation in working
environment of Sainsburry's.
According to DiRomualdo, El-Khoury and Girimonte (2018), for Sainsburry's there are
various drivers which are associated with transformation of workplace in digital manner. This is
analysed that using these key drivers appropriate insight can be developed so that aims and
objectives of the organisation can be attained. Some of these key factors are elaborated as under:
Teamwork and culture: Digital culture is the aspect which is regarded as one of the major key
drivers and helps Sainsburry's to develop working environment for their employees. This is
significant for the business that they develop such culture and teamwork within their workplace
which leads into gaining of differential insight as well. Teamwork is regarded as that
collaborative efforts which are exerted by employees in overall manner and they are aligned with
attaining aims and objectives of the organisation.

Artificial intelligence: The future of digital technologies are related with developing
technologies related with artificial intelligence. In current digital time this is required that to
develop AI within business so that overall benefits can be attained and at the same time digital
workplace transformation can be done in easy manner (Müller, 2021). With the help of AI
strategy digital aspects can be exerted in such a way that overall business development can be
seen.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure is the another driver which is helpful for the business to develop
such business insight in which they can attain business objectives and at the same time
workplace transformation can be exerted. In order to develop digital workplace transformation
infrastructure is required to be enhanced so that faster network services can be exerted.
What is the importance of digital workplace transformation in improving employee
productivity within Sainsburry's.
According to Mingaleva and Shironina, (2021), there are various roles and importances
of implementing digital workplace transformation and in this manner overall employee
productivity can be enhanced. Some of these importances are elaborated as under:
Increasing flexibility and employee experience: With the help of digital workplace
transformation flexibility and employee experience. The major essentialism of digital workplace
is related with gaining flexible solutions so that employee experience can be enhanced and at the
same time overall productivity can be enhanced. When an organisation is having higher
flexibility within their working premises then this will be helpful in maturing digital workplace
and to customise requirement of the premises.
Optimise cost: With the help of digital workplace overall cost can be optimised and at the same
time this will need into nurturing collaboration and connectivity within workplace (Fuschi,
Nazarian, and Foroudi, 2021). By optimising costs workforce efficiency can be improved and
this may lead into increasing key drivers of developing workplace productivity. With the help of
digital workplace virtual meetings can be arranged which leads to provide work-life balance.
Improving customer experience: By providing higher customer experience to their client the
company may develop their business in such a way that overall productivity can be enhanced and
business benefits can be enhanced. Organisations that are investing in automated and digital
resolution will lead into improving decision making and employee productivity as well.