Project Logbook: Talent Plus - Drone Project Management Analysis

This project logbook details a student's experience managing a drone photography installation project for Talent Plus. The logbook includes weekly updates on tasks completed, adherence to deadlines, and any necessary adjustments to the project management plan. It addresses risks and issues, such as time management and team communication, along with the barriers faced and the strategies employed to overcome them. The student reflects on personal learning, including improvements in problem-solving and time management, and plans for future development. The project's aims were to improve the use of drones in a construction business and enhance employee performance, with assessment based on employee feedback. The analysis evaluates the project's successes, such as the well-prepared plan, and identifies challenges like poor team coordination. The student rates their performance and identifies strengths in communication and management, and weaknesses in time management, outlining how this experience will support their continuous professional development by improving project management and team leadership skills. This resource provides valuable insights for students studying project management and leadership.

Project Logbook for the chosen organisation: Talent Plus
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks
achieved (Account for a minimum of
six weeks with dates)
 What have you completed?
I have completed a project on
installation of aerial drone
photography.
 Did you fulfil Task
requirements?
Yes, I have been able to fulfil the
task requirements.
 Are you on track and within
deadlines set?
I have tried to complete my task
on time but there were certain
issue faced by worker in
completing their task within
deadline.
 Did you need to make any
changes to your project
management plan?
I need to make certain changes
in my time management plan.
Comments
Any risks and / or issues identified?
 Did you identify risks/issues with
a lack of skills required for
undertaking research tasks?
One of the major risk that I faced
while completing task is lack of time
management and proper allocation of

jobs. Did you identify any additional
risks/issues that have an impact
on the project management
plan?
The additional risk that have been
identified while completing this
project include limited coordination
among team members.
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face?
The major barrier that is faced
include lack of communication
channel between team members.
Team members were unable to
communicate properly among
themselves.
How did you overcome them?
I have overcome them by
planning communication
strategies. I tried to involve
team members in group
activities.
New Ideas and change of project
direction
The new ideas that came into my mind
include allocation of task in accordance
with the capabilities of the team
members.
What Have I learnt about myself this
week?
 How did I feel when I had to deal
with tasks/problems?
I tried to behave confidently and try to
inculcate problem solving attitude.
 Did I find it useful to complete
the tasks?
Yes, I find that the task were quiet
useful in achieving success in
digitalised project.

How well have I performed?
What did I contribute?
I have tried to manage my
employees in an effective manner.
In order to manage my team, I have
tried to supervised and help my
staffs by encouraging them.
 What can I improve on next
week?
In the next week I will try to improve
my time management skill.
 How might this learning apply in
the future?
It might help me to manage a project in a
more effective manner.
Tasks planned for next week
 Which tasks are priority?
In the next week, the team members
have to understand the ways in which
drones can be used.
 Have you set aside sufficient
time for completion?
Yes, I have set 6 months time for
completing this project.
Project plan status to date (on, ahead,
behind)
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date:
1. What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
The project was intended to accomplish the proper use of drone in regulating a construction
business. It has also aimed at improving performances of employees.
2. Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please outline any
evaluation and assessment undertaken.
The project ahs been able to fulfil its aims and objective. It has been assessed with the
help of feedbacks that were taken from employees.
3. What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the project(e.g
initial inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a range of perspectives.
The project has been able to fulfil all the requirement due to the presence of a well prepared
project plan. The activities have been divided into several tasks which has helped in reaching at a
good outcome.

4. What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there timely
identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
The problems that emerged during project include limited coordination among
employees. It was found that most of the staff were unable to communicate in an
effective manner. This has resulted in some problems while conducting this project.
5. What did you learn from undertaking the project?
I have learned time management skills as well as communication skills while conducting this
project.
6. How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading the project?
I would rate myself 7 out of 10. I need to work on my time management skills in order to
achieve success in my work.
7. What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
Strengths
 Communication skills
 Managerial skills
 Patience
 Determined
Weakness
 Unable to resolve conflicts
 Limited time management skill
 Low morale
8. How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
It will ensure my continuous professional development by making me more efficient in
managing a project. I will learn team management skills form this project management. It
will help me to handle future projects.