For this Assessment, refer to the assessment case study, modules 1 and 2 learning resources and the project schedule you have created in module 1. Students will be allocated into groups by your...

For this Assessment, refer to the assessment case study, modules 1 and 2 learning resources and the project schedule you have created in module 1. Students will be allocated into groups by your learning facilitator on Blackboard.
There are two parts for this assessment: 1 Discussion Forum (Part A) that prepares students to write a Change Management Plan (Part B).
Each student will construct an original response in approximately 350 words to the following questions and post on the Module discussion forums by the end of Module 1.
Each student will also provide constructive feedback in 250 words to at least two peers’ posts by the first half of Module 2 (approximately 250 words for each feedback/response. Total 500 words)


Part A: Module 1-2 Discussion Forums
Managing Project Changes
Why is change management a necessary component of project management? What processes or strategies do you think work best to manage project change?
Recall any tools or techniques you have used to stay organised and keep professional projects on track. Perhaps you created schedules using software like ProjectLibre or Microsoft Project. Or, potentially, you created a task list using MS Word or an application on your mobile device. Maybe, you used an issue tracking software to monitor progress. How have these tools and techniques helped you to manage change?


Output:
Part A - provide an original post by the end of Module 1. Respond to at least two fellow students’ posts by the first half of Module 2.


Part B: Change Management Plan
Based upon your readings and discussions on change control, in group or individual, develop a change management plan. In your plan,
1.    Identify and analyse the time, cost and quality impacts of the change upon the project and the techniques used to manage them
2.    Identify options to satisfy the change request and any associated risks for each change
3.    Complete the change request/control form provided or one that is used from a workplace.
4.    Explain the term scope creep and use examples from your group discussions of tools and techniques that can be used to manage scope creep.
The written part of your Change Management Plan (each group member must provide a report for their role and in the group assessment) should consist of 800-1000 words.
If you work in group, nominate a group leader and this group leader will submit the assessment on behalf of the group.
At the end of this assessment, students will individually, and anonymously, review and rate the contribution of all the members in their group for this assessment, using the Group Contribution Form provided. On a scale of 1 to 10, students will anonymously rate themselves and each of their fellow group members on their performance and contribution to this assessment. Individually submit the completed group contribution form on Blackboard.
Output:
Complete and submit your Change Management assessment and your group contribution form by the end of Module 2.