Unit 6 – Managing a Successful Business Project 

Unit Number and Title

Unit 6 – Managing a Successful Business Project

Academic Year

 Cohort

Term

Block 3

Unit Leader

 Assessor

AssignmentTitle

The key challenges and obstacles facing different business sectors interms of talent management

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass

Merit

Distinction

LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.

LO1 and LO2

D1 Critically evaluate the project management process and methods applied for gathering information and data collection

P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.

P2 Produce a project management plan that covers, aim and deliverables, time, quality, communication, risk and resources.

P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide timeframes and stages for completion.

M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule and project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project.

LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to support the project

P4 Carry out small-scale research applying primary and secondary methods appropriate for meeting project aims and objectives.

M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of primary and secondary methods applied

LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis

LO3 and LO4

D2 Critically evaluate and reflect on the project outcomes, the decision-making process and changes or developments of the initial project management plan to support justification of recommendations and learning during the project.

P5 Present findings and data using appropriate tools and techniques.

P6 Communicate appropriate Recommendations as a result of findings and data analysis to draw valid and meaningful conclusions.

M3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity to support and justify recommendations.

LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance

P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the project to meet stated objectives and own learning and performance.

M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process to meet stated objectives and support own learning and performance.