Project Management Analysis: Transport London's Housing Project

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of project management strategies employed by Transport for London (TFL) in their housing project along Bollo Lane. It covers various aspects including an introduction to project management principles, methodologies such as Waterfall and SCRUM, the development of a network diagram for project scheduling, stakeholder analysis identifying key players and their influence, a work breakdown structure (WBS) for task management, and a risk analysis to mitigate potential issues. The report emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and structured methodologies for successful project completion, ultimately aiming to enhance project productivity and achieve organizational objectives within TFL.

Project management for
Transport London

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Task 1 ..............................................................................................................................................1
Methodologies ............................................................................................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................2
Develop a network diagram........................................................................................................2
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................4
Stakeholder analysis....................................................................................................................4
Task 4 ..............................................................................................................................................5
Work Break Down Structure.......................................................................................................5
Task 5 ..............................................................................................................................................6
Risk Analysis..............................................................................................................................6
TASK 6............................................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
References:.......................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
The project management is an process of directing working of team for achieving all the
goals of project within the given time constraints. The information of project management is
described in project documentation which is created in starting of development process. The
prime constraints involved are scope, time, and budget. The purpose of project management is to
produce an complete project which complies with objectives of clients. The project
managements in the use of specific knowledge, skills, tools and techniques that delivers
something value to people (Altahtooh, U.A. and Emsley, M.W., 2017). Each project is unique
and different from routine operations of ongoing activities of an organisation. In the project
different software are used which helps in improving business processes. The project is based on
case study of Transport for London which develops land along Bollo Lane for creating more than
800 new homes in action. The TFL participates in the organised event where it will be funding
for anniversary of G&S society. This study covers initiation, network diagram, stakeholder
analysis, WBS, and risk analysis for productivity enhancement of project.
Task 1
Methodologies
The current projects is of TFL which is having an purpose of undertaking road projects
for creating safe, greener and more attractive streets. The TFL is having project of creating 800
homes in action which develops organisation performance and activities. The activities are
documented and integrated with the project plan procedure which helps in attaining companies
objectives. The main objective was to improve the brand image by construing homes with
organised structure (Galli, B.J., 2018) . There are several methodologies managed by software in
project management which improves productivity of organisation. The different methodologies
in relation to TFL are as follows-
Waterfall- This is used in the projects of like manufacturing, construction and
engineering which provides project completion advantage. The TFL uses this model which
involves stage of requirement, design implementing, verification and maintenance. In the first
stage of requirement for constructing home product requirement is analysed by TFL after that
design is implemented with the help of architect and functions are managed. For constructing
homes all products, materials are checked and evaluated properly that they are with good quality
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that is needed in construction time by TFL. In the last stage each and every project is maintained
efficiently so that construction can be done effectively and profitability can be gained of TFL.
SCRUM- This is an methodology of project development which is used for developing
software and customer value is offered while project is performed. The Scrum helps in managing
team and work is managed which can be also used for collective work. On the three principles
this methodology is formed involving transparency, inspection, and adoption which supports in
project completion effectively. In the transparency stage the TFL involves inputs, outputs and
process of development (Germain, O. and Aubry, M., 2019). On the construction site inspection
is taken regarding the product quality, material and requirements. In inspection feedback is also
rendered. The TFL adopts changes in project if needed to gain the high performance and
business case is developed.
TASK 2
Develop a network diagram.
In the project the network diagram is shown as chart with a series of boxes and arrows.
This model is used to map out schedule and work sequence of project and progress is tracked
through each stage. In the network diagram it allow project manager of TFL of tracking project
elements and status is shared quickly with others. This benefits in establishing project workflow,
tracking dependencies and potential bottlenecks, visual representation of progress for
stakeholders. It is an graphical representation of activities and projects (Liu, D and et.al., 2018).
The arrows shows relationship between several activities, and nodes represents the explanation
of activities. In the context of the TFL the activities have starting and ending which is essential
and shown in the network diagram of project.
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With the help of this table, the diagram is being prepared:
Early Start Activity Number Early finish
Slack ACTIVITY NAME
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time
Late Start Duration Late Finish
The critical path helps in completing project by following the activities that is discussed
in brief which will require the time for completing project on time. In accordance to this
evaluation is being taken that maximum time is more than one week for the project completion.
In case of TFL, the maximum possible time required in tasks are are 1,2,4,5,9,10,21 and 22.
Additionally, the project will be completed in 116 days.
TASK 3
Stakeholder analysis.
It is an technique practised by project manager for knowing stakeholders and orientation
is provided for the task accomplishment. The stakeholder analysis is a procedure of collecting
and investigating data which is quantitative in term while performing any project which helps in
company performance enhancement. Before the beginning of projects stakeholders are analysed
and grouped in accordance to their level of participation, interest and influence in project
(Niknazar, P. and Bourgault, M., 2018). In the organisational project of TFL, all internal people
and teams who the project will affect is known as stakeholder analysis. In framework of TFL, the
stakeholder analysis is performed which receives high interest and power. The following is the
stakeholder analysis in company;s context:
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 High power high interest: In this stakeholders are most important which needs to be
prioritize by keeping them happy with project progress. This stakeholdees have high
power and interest that follows rules and regulations. In context to TFL, in the matrix
town hall committee and governments are involved which introduces rules and
regulations for the smooth functioning of project. High power and low interest: In the company they have influence which needs to keep
them satisfied but due to low interest in the project they can have affect in project if over
communicated with them. It involves the participants and organisers who are considered
important in running project but have low interest with high power to make necessary
changes in project plan and receives fixed amount of remuneration (Thompson, K.M. and
Williams, N., 2018). Low power and high interest: In this project it is necessary to keep people inform and
checking regularly that they are not facing nay problem in project. It involves those
members with high power and low interest for running project. Investors are appropriate
for TFL category in stakeholder analysis.
 Low power and low interest:In this person are keep informed periodically which involves
workers and customers as they work for their own satisfaction and to fulfil needs. In the
context to TFL, if it is not able to satisfy the customer then they may lose the potential
customers for the company.
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Task 4
Work Break Down Structure
Work break down structure- In the project management the multiple task is break
down into small tasks which is an common technique for making the work more manageable and
approachable. In the projects of TFL, it is an tool of utilising technique and important document
for project management. It integrates scope, cost, and schedule baselines to ensure that projects
plan are in alignment. It is an key deliverable project which organises and creates business
activities in work projects (Zhao, J.X and et.al., 2018). The steps of all project is defined in
organisational chart which form an momentous for planning and scheduling of project
management. The TFL project manager prepared WBS by explaining its tasks.
Task 5
Risk Analysis
N
o.
Risk Effect Possibility Mitigation
1 Deficiency of
power
Low High The risk can be reduced by
using effective machines and
raw supplies for project
completion.
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2 Climatic changes High Moderate To have smooth working of
project the climate changes
can be examined and plans can
be formulated according.
3 Lack of
coordination
High Low The people in project
management can have
coordination and marketing
channel for for project
completion.
4 Lack of space Low High The risk of space can be
minimised by making proper
arrangement of all resources
that is needed for project
completion.
5 Issues relation to
society
High Low The risk cam be handle by
providing effective solutions
to society and companies can
participates in CSR activities.
6 Self-esteem High Low The safe and good working
environment can be rendered
and views can be taken for
project completion.
7 Lack of parking
space
Low Low On the site proper parking
space can be constructed fir
reducing this issue (Zwerenz,
D., 2020).
8 Financial loss Low Low In different activities budget
can be decided and allocated
in for gaining efficiency.
9 Project conflicts High Low The superiors can help ion
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reducing this risk by providing
right guidance and supervision
so that project conflicts can be
minimised.
TASK 6
Particulars Quality
expectation
Acceptance criteria Quality specification Controlling
techniques
Advertising Best By 30% there is
increase of visitors
The quality is ensured
by using digital and new
technologies.
The training and
management can
be provided.
Methodologi
es
Best The use of
methodologies will
help in increasing
productivity by 40%
SCRUM and Waterfall The principles of
methodologists can
be followed
Risk
assessment
Best The most of the
business and project
issues are solved by
75%.
Through maintaining
Risk register
Analysing and
proper managing
of risks.
Performance Best To increase turnover
by 8%.
WBS and Gantt chart Using performance
analysis tool.
CONCLUSION
It is being concluded that project management is an temporary effort which creates
unique value, service. The organisation resources are moved to a specific task, event by
including planning. The resources of personnel, finance, technology are managed for the projects
in organisation. The project management requires WBS for dividing tasks of larger functions in
small function. The stake holder analysis is taken to increase business activities and performance
effectively.
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