Project Management Methodologies: Transport for London Analysis

This report provides an overview of project management techniques applied to a Transport for London project aimed at creating safer and greener streets. It discusses various methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall, network diagrams for project activities, and stakeholder analysis to understand the influence of different parties. The report also includes a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and risk analysis to identify potential challenges and mitigation strategies. Quality control measures are outlined, emphasizing the importance of following project management techniques to achieve overall goals and objectives effectively. Desklib provides access to similar past papers and solved assignments for students.

Project Management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................3
Methodologies.............................................................................................................................3
Task 2...............................................................................................................................................4
Network diagram.........................................................................................................................4
..........................................................................................................................................................5
Task 3...............................................................................................................................................5
Stakeholder analysis....................................................................................................................5
Task 4...............................................................................................................................................7
WBS............................................................................................................................................7
Task 5...............................................................................................................................................8
Risk analysis................................................................................................................................8
Task 6...............................................................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES:.............................................................................................................................10
Books and Journals...................................................................................................................10
Online........................................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Project management can be defined as application of processes, skills, methods and
experiences that help them to achieve predetermined goals and objectives. It helps to use the
manpower so that real success of the project can be attained. There are some stages that must be
followed in proper manner in order to achieve project goals and objectives (San Cristóbal and
et.al., 2018). The purpose of project management is to successfully complete goals and
objectives so that the stakeholders are satisfied. This report is based on project on transport for
London which aim to create safer, greener and more attractive streets. The benefit will be
beneficial to improve the entire bus network of London. In the starting of this report, there is
discussion related to methodologies of project management. Afterwards, there is formulation of
network diagram as it supports to carry on the project properly and critical path that gives
direction to carry on the project. Stakeholders play a critical role in the project so stakeholders
analysis is one of the important part of this report. Risk analysis and WBS is also done to carry
on this report. In the end of this report, the quality specifications of the project are mentioned.
MAIN BODY
Task 1
Methodologies
For the present project related to transport for London it is necessary to use right method.
For the given task, TFL is being tasked to construct 800 homes by taking care of safety and
greenery. The use of methodology helps to carry on the project in effective manner and achieve
the objectives (Stanitsas, Kirytopoulos and Leopoulos, 2021). It also assist in reducing the risk,
avoid duplication of work and enhance the chances of achieving the goals and objectives. The
methodologies used to carry on this project are as follows:
Agile methodology: The aim of this methodology is to use the resources in effective
manner and derive maximum advantage out of them. The use of agile methodology brings
collaboration and professionalism that assist in carrying the work properly. The team members
are able to work effectively and carry on the work quickly (Chawla and et.al., 2018). This will
help the project managers to carry on the task effectively.
Waterfall methodology: The present methodology helps to divide the project properly
and carry on the goals properly. This also assist the project managers to carry on the path and

attain the goals and objectives properly. It is a traditional way of completing the project in
effective manner. It is necessary to follow the right tools and techniques so that all the tasks can
be achieved. The use of waterfall methodology will help to achieve the targets of London
transport.
Task 2
Network diagram
It can be defined as graphical representation of the project activities that are to be
performed. It help the project managers to get direction in which they have to work. They are
able to carry on the activities in effective manner. It helps them to get direction and work in the
same so that success of project can be attained (Hair and Sarstedt, 2021). It includes the
component of project and brings relationship among them. All the activities are mentioned and
relationship among them can be examined.

The above diagram is prepared with the help of analysis mentioned below:
Early Start Activity Number Early finish
Slack time ACTIVITY NAME
Late Start Duration Late Finish
The above diagram helps to know about the critical path that is being used by project
management in order to achieve goals and objectives effectively. It is a technique that provide
clear vision to the team and they are able to carry on the work effectively. The goals and
objectives of the project can be attained effectively (Müller, Drouin and Sankaran, 2019). The
vision of the project help them to take necessary actions in order to carry on the operations
effectively. It is seen that different activities are based on the shortest time such as,
1,2,4,5,9,10,21 and 22. The lowest possible time to finish the work will be 116 days. It is
necessary to use the path according to which the work can be finished in lesser time and the work
is completed in effective manner.
Task 3
Stakeholder analysis
Stakeholders can be defined as the people who have interest in the organisation and
power to influence the decision making. It is necessary to know about the stakeholders of the

project. It helps to know about their power in the company and assist in sharing the information
with them. The stakeholder analysis is beneficial for the project and help to complete the
assigned task (Wu and et.al., 2021). Some of the important stakeholders include customers,
investors, workers, managers etc. By evaluating the stakeholders the project manager is able to
form effective strategies on the basis of their power and interest. The analysis of stakeholders in
done below:
High power, low interest: It is the first quadrant of this matrix. The committee members
come under this category. These people have power to influence the work done related to the
project but have less interest in the organisation (Aanbari and Kwak, 2018). They do not require
much information regarding the company.
High power, high interest: The stakeholders under this category are the one who have
high power in the project and are interested in the information of the project. They have power to
manipulate the work done by the organisation. Investors are the stakeholders that part of this
quadrant.
Low power, high interest: The stakeholders have low power to manipulate the operations
of the company. At the same time they want to have information regarding the company and it is
necessary to carry on the work effectively (Puška and et.al., 2020). Organisers are the one that
lie in this quadrant.

Low power, low interest: This is the last quadrant, in which the stakeholders have low
power as well as they are less interested in the information of the company. The audience of the
project firm come under this category.
Task 4
WBS
Work break down structure can be defined as management tool that includes step by step
approach to carry on the large projects in effective manner. The work is done on small
components in order to understand the scope (Filippetto, Lima and Barbosa, 2021). It helps to
carry on the work properly by dividing the same in smaller activities.

Task 5
Risk analysis
No. Risk Effect Possibilit
y
Mitigation
1 Power issues Low High By having some back up option
2 Uncertain market
conditions
High Moderate Proper research and development
3 Safety and security low Moderate Taking precautionary measures
4 Project conflicts High High Better project management
5 Self-esteem High Low By providing value and respect to the
employees
6 Bad catering on site High Low By checking the catering regularly
7 Lack of coordination High Low Using best coordination techniques
8 Issue regarding space Low High Taking effective measures in starting
9 Societal conflicts High Low Working as per needs and wants of
society
10 Technological updates High Moderate Market research
11 Lack of parking space Low Low Organising good parking facilities
12 Financial loss Low Low Proper management of money
13 Lack of employees High High Need of proper human resource
management
14 Lack of motivation Moderate Low Rewarding and recognising the
employees
15 Government influence Low Low Following rules and regulations
16 Shortage of resources High Moderate Allocating the resources in proper
manner.
17 Employee safety High Low Following health and safety act
18 Act of God Low High Noting can be done in this regard
19 Ineffective time
management
Low High Forming schedule

20 Changes in weather High Moderate Checking forecaste
Task 6
Particulars Quality
expectation
Acceptance
criteria
Quality
specification
Controlling
techniques
Advertising High To increase the
sales by 5%
By using latest
technology
Checking the
sales
Methodology High It will help to
enhance the
productivity by
5%
Waterfall and
agile
methodology
Taking care of the
methodology
Risk assessment High Enhancing
productivity by
2%
By maintaining a
risk register
Use effective risk
management
techniques
Performance High Enhance turnover
by 8%
WBS and Gantt
chart
Supervision
techniques.
CONCLUSION
From the above report, it is concluded that project management techniques must be
followed effectively. There is key role of these techniques in attaining success and completing
the overall goals and objectives. There is discussion related to project of transportation in
London. It helps the project management team to manage the work effectively. There is
discussion related to the methodologies that will help to carry on the project easily. Network
diagram and critical path is also formulated in the report. At the same time stakeholder analysis
is done to know about the power and interest of the respective stakeholders. WBS and risk
analysis is also important part of this report. In the end there is discussion regarding the quality
control of the project.

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Books and Journals
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Müller, R., Drouin, N. and Sankaran, S., 2019. Modeling organizational project management.
Project Management Journal, 50(4), pp.499-513.
Puška and et.al., 2020. Evaluation software of project management used measurement of
alternatives and ranking according to compromise solution (MARCOS) method.
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San Cristóbal and et.al., 2018. Complexity and project management: A general overview.
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Wu and et.al., 2021. Ontological knowledge base for concrete bridge rehabilitation project
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