Knowledge Questions • Answer all parts of each question • Use your own words and give examples wherever possible • The quality of your answer is more important than how long it is Question 1 Describe...

Knowledge Questions
•    Answer all parts of each question
•    Use your own words and give examples wherever possible
•    The quality of your answer is more important than how long it is
Question 1
Describe the five phases of the project lifecycle and who gets involved from your organisation in each phase of the project.
Question 2
Explain how project approval is executed in your organisation. Describe the typical project stakeholders and sponsors in your organisation
Question 3
Discuss the impact of your organisation's mission, goals, objectives and strategic plans have on the planning and management of projects you have been involved with.
Question 4
Explain why it is necessary for a project to have each of the following attributes:
•    Objective
•    Sponsor
•    Schedule
•    Deliverables
Question 5
What are some important considerations to be aware of when forming a project team?
Question 6
What legislation do you need to consider when managing projects in your organisation? Comment on the place of this legislation in your planning and implementation of projects.
Question 7
What steps are necessary to finalise a project? Why is finalisation important
Tasks
•    Acknowledge any information you have used (websites, books etc.) by referencing the original source
•    Provide examples and evidence of what you are saying, attach additional documents and work samples where appropriate to demonstrate your competency
Task 1
a.    Select a specific project that will add value to your business unit
b.    Identify and bring together a project team to work on the project.

c.    Develop a project scope which identifies:
•    Deliverables
•    Resources required
•    Project Stakeholders
•    Relationship to other projects
d.    4.    Develop a project plan outlining
•    Project Timeline
•    Project responsibilities
•    Project budget

•    Risk management

e.    Implement the project acting in the role of project manager.  Ensure that you maintain regular and effective communication with team members and key stakeholders.
f.    Complete a final report at the conclusion of the project which reviews:
•    Actual deliverables against planned

•    Project Team effectiveness
•    Re-assignment of project team members
•    Lessons learnt.
g.    Document all of the above