Analysis of Project Management and Cultural Change at the UWA Library

This report provides an analysis of project management practices at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Library. It examines the issues with previous project management methods, including poor scoping, lack of direction, and inadequate resource allocation. The report discusses the implementation of PRINCE2 project management, the benefits for senior staff, and the areas where improvements are still needed. It highlights the importance of change management, risk management, and quality management in ensuring project success. The report also points out the need for comprehensive staff training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge. The analysis considers the impact of these changes on the library's operations, referencing the need for a reliable and scalable library management system. The report also includes references to relevant literature, such as the works of Cameron & Green (2019) and Alexandrova & Kuzmanova (2017).

Running head: RESPONSE
Response on Given Post
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1RESPONSE
Response on the post
After detail study of the Western Australian Library management approach it is identified
that the management approach adopted by the project manager and associates are poor. In the
given post why change management is required throughout the project management life cycle
period are mentioned. The reasons for which these issues actually occurred are elaborated in the
post. No particular project management method was considered and applied to operate the UWA
library management system that is illustrated accurately in the post. Apart from that, in order to
complete the project selected by library authority how the responsibilities and roles for each will
be distributed are mentioned. Issues with staff selection and training were also illustrated in the
post.
It is identified that after implementing changes in the library operation process it was
approved by the project sponsor. However, some of the knowledge areas were still not identified
and illustrated here. Risk management and quality management are the two other very important
aspects to be considered to improve and accomplish the project within time and budget as well
(Cameron & Green, 2019). The different types of training and development programs required to
improve the skill and knowledge of the staffs are not stated. The improved operation process has
updated the library management system much reliable and scalable that is also mentioned in the
post. After implementing Prince2 project management method specific changes occurred are not
properly elaborated and how further challenges can be avoided those are not mentioned. Overall
the post contains most of the important information.

2RESPONSE
References
Alexandrova, M., & Kuzmanova, M. (2017). Change Management and Project Management
Integration: Survey Evidence. Leadership & Management: Integrated Politics of
Research and Innovations, 204.
Cameron, E., & Green, M. (2019). Making sense of change management: A complete guide to
the models, tools and techniques of organizational change. Kogan Page Publishers.