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The key takeaways from the document are the importance of managing project time, meeting stakeholder expectations, and addressing potential risks.

When managing a project schedule it is important to sequence and track tasks, assign responsibilities, consider stakeholder feedback, and agree on a baseline schedule.

To complete the project goals, human resources like managers and writers as well as physical resources like equipment and facilities will need to be acquired and allocated based on the schedule.

Assessment

Task 2
Manage project time
BSBPMG531
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
◻ I declare that this task and any attached document related to the task is all my own work and I have not
cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s)
◻ I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me
according to the process explained to me
◻ I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
◻ I have read and understood the assessment requirements for this unit
◻ I understand the rights to re-assessment
◻ I understand the right to appeal the decisions made in the assessment

Unit Title
Unit Code
Paulo James C. Dizon
Student name

Student ID 66185
number
Student Paulo James C. Dizon Date 02/10/2022
signature
2
Task Number

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For Trainer and Assessor to complete:

◻ Student requested reasonable adjustment for the assessment

Marking Sheet Comments Y N D


N
Completed successfully S

Did the student satisfactorily:


The student has satisfactorily completed and ☐ ☐ ☐
submitted the following:

Work Breakdown Structure in Task 2.1


Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary in Task
2.1
Project Schedule in Task 2.2
Impact of the project schedule review in Task
2.2
List of changes to WBS, WBS dictionary and
Schedule in Task 2.3
Reflection in Task in Task 2.4
Work Breakdown Structure – Case Study in
Task 2.5
Project Schedule – Case Study in Task 2.5
Impact of the project schedule review – Case
Study in Task 2.5
List of changes to WBS and Schedule – Case
Study in Task 2.5
The student met with a group of relevant ☐ ☐ ☐
stakeholders and:

● Explained the project scheduling tools used


to estimate project time and develop the
project schedule
● Showed sequencing and dependencies of
tasks
● Sough an agreement on assigned
responsibilities for project schedule
management
● Considered feedback/input from
stakeholders and evaluated how to
incorporate them into the project schedule
● Used communication techniques such as
summarizing, questioning, paraphrasing
and active listening
● Answered questions from the stakeholders

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Marking Sheet Comments Y N D
N
Completed successfully S

Did the student satisfactorily:


● Reached an agreement regarding the
project schedule baseline and the
finalisation of the WBS, WBS dictionary and
the project schedule.

Feedback in Comments.
The student met with the project team to ☐ ☐ ☐
discuss the work performed to address the
Case Study and:

● Explained the project scheduling tools used


to estimate project time and develop the
project schedule
● Showed sequencing and dependencies of
tasks
● Sough an agreement on assigned
responsibilities for project schedule
management
● Considered feedback/input from
stakeholders and evaluated how to
incorporate them into the project schedule
● Used communication techniques such as
summarizing, questioning, paraphrasing
and active listening
● Answered questions from the stakeholders
● Reached an agreement regarding the
project schedule baseline and the
finalisation of the WBS and the project
schedule.

Feedback in Comments.
Demonstrated ability to: ☐ ☐ ☐
● Develop work breakdown structure with
sufficient detail to enable effective planning
and control

This is evidenced by:


● Work Breakdown Structure in Task 2.1
● Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary in
Task 2.1
● Work Breakdown Structure – Case Study in
Task 2.5
Demonstrated ability to: ☐ ☐ ☐
● Estimate duration and effort, sequence and
dependencies of tasks, to achieve project
deliverables

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Marking Sheet Comments Y N D
N
Completed successfully S

Did the student satisfactorily:

This is evidenced by:


● Project Schedule in Task 2.2
● Reflection in Task in Task 2.4
● Project Schedule – Case Study in Task 2.5
Demonstrated ability to: ☐ ☐ ☐
● Use project scheduling tools and
techniques to identify schedule impact on
project time management, resource
requirements, costs and risks

This is evidenced by:


● Impact of the project schedule review in
Task 2.2
● Impact of the project schedule review –
Case Study in Task 2.5
Demonstrated ability to: ☐ ☐ ☐
● Contribute to achieving an agreed schedule
baseline and communication of the
schedule to stakeholders

This is evidenced by:


● List of changes to WBS, WBS dictionary
and Schedule in Task 2.3
● List of changes to WBS and Schedule –
Case Study in Task 2.5
● Reflection in Task in Task 2.4
● Participation in meeting with the group of
stakeholders (Refer to Marking Sheet)
● Participation in meeting with the project
team -Case Study (Refer to Marking Sheet)
When collaborating with the group, the student ☐ ☐ ☐
has actively participated in group work with a
substantial contribution that can be assessed
individually for all the requirements of this task.

Task Outcome: Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory ☐

Student Name: Paulo James C. Dizon

Assessor Name:

Assessor Signature:

Date:

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Table of Content

Student Declaration 2
Task 2 – Determine project schedule 7
Task 2.1 Work Breakdown Structure 11
Task 2.2 Project Schedule 13
Task 2.3 Agree on schedule baseline 15
Task 2.4 Reflection 16
Task 2.5 Case Study 16
References 20

Task 2 – Determine project schedule

Task summary and instructions

What is this assessment Refer to and read the documents saved in a separate folder:
task about?
● MMI company profile and project task

● Policies and Procedures

You have been recently engaged by XYZ Pty Ltd trading as MMI as a
Project Manager (PM) to develop and implement a project to open a new
campus in Sydney (refer to MMI strategic objectives).

● The Board of Directors (BoD) has allocated 3 million dollars to the


project.
● Project duration: 1 year.
● You can employ four new staff members to be part of the project team
for its duration. Source the rest of the project team from existing MMI
personnel (flexible work arrangements will be needed)

The project includes:

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Task summary and instructions

● Finding premises in Sydney CBD ( 800-1000 square metres, onsite


parking for staff, natural light)
Ideally, there will be enough room for 5-7 classes, one meeting
room, one computer lab, 1 x student kitchen, student lounge, 1 x
staff kitchen, three offices for staff, toilet facilities
● Rent the premise
● Obtain necessary permits
● Source architect and building company
● Source and buy furniture and equipment
● Liaise with the architect and building company

The project steering committee is composed of:

● Mr Eli Brown – Non-executive Director


● Mr Leonard Black - CFO
● Academic Manager (Jacob Graham)

The project sponsor is Taylor Varin (Client Service Manager), played by


the trainer and assessor.

You will have to:

● Determine the project requirements


● Work in collaboration with pertinent stakeholders
● Scope the project
● Cost and resource the project
● Develop the project plan
● Execute the project
● Finalise the project

Each unit covered in your Diploma of Project Management will address a


part of the project:

● Scope
● Time
● Quality
● Cost
● Human Resources
● Information system and communication
● Risk
● Project Integration
● Communicate with influence
● Facilitate continuous improvement in project work
● Develop project workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
● Lead and manage project team effectiveness

BSBPMG531 addresses project time.

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Task summary and instructions

Having a clear vision of the project and its structure will help you plan and
implement it in simulated work conditions.

Your trainer and assessor will provide support and mentorship in the role of
Project Sponsor (PS).

You will work in a project team of max four students. You will both lead the
team and be a part of it to experience different project roles
in the simulated work environment, project manager being the main one.
Take turns playing the role of PM when the task requires project team
collaboration. The trainer and assessor will observe project work and provide
feedback on the Marking Sheet.

Form or join a project team (3-4 students in the team).


Document the name of the students in the table below:

Student Name Paulo James C. Dizon - 66185


Student Name Velda Amadea - 67192
Student Name Onticha Laehsalee - 68333
Student Name Skyle Nontakorn S. - 69042

You will collaborate with the project team in a simulated work environment
to carry out the responsibility of your role as a PM relevant to time
management.

Although you will lead and collaborate with the project team, your
assessment's work must be individual, and it will be marked as such.

Please note that the performance evidence for this unit of competency
requires you to demonstrate the ability to manage project time on at least
two occasions. This assessment has been designed to meet that
requirement.

This task comprises of the following assessment methods:

o Product-based ☒
o Direct observation of Role-Play ☒
o Case Study ☒
o Other (specify) ☐

It has been designed to evaluate your ability to/competency in:

● Develop work breakdown structure with sufficient detail to enable


effective planning and control
● Estimate duration and effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks, to
achieve project deliverables

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Task summary and instructions

● Use project scheduling tools and techniques to identify schedule impact


on project time management, resource requirements, costs and risks
● Contribute to achieving an agreed schedule baseline and communication
of the schedule to stakeholders

Your assessor will be looking for demonstrated evidence of your competency


in the above.

You are required to address the following:


● Task 2.1 Work Breakdown Structure:
o Develop a WBS
o Develop a WBS dictionary
● Task 2.2 Project Schedule:
o Develop a project schedule (Gantt Chart)
o Review the project schedule to determine its impact on project
● Task 2.3 Agree on schedule baseline:
o Present and discuss the planning work performed on project
schedule and agree on the project schedule baseline
● Task 2.4 Reflection:
o Reflect on the work performed in this task
● Task 2.5 Case Study:
o Develop a WBS
o Develop a project schedule
o Review the project schedule to determine its impact on project
o Present and discuss the planning work performed on project
schedule and agree on the project schedule baseline

Although the assessment requires group collaboration to simulate a work


environment, the assessment submission is individual, and it will be marked
as such.
What do I need to do to ● submit the completed assessment tasks, according to instructions,
complete this task ● complete the tasks with sufficient detail and present them in a
satisfactorily? professional manner,
● use your own words and reference sources appropriately,
● meet the word count where required,
● use the scenario provided,
● use the templates provided where required,
● for your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task
you must satisfactorily address all of the assessment criteria,
● if part of this task is not satisfactorily completed you will be asked to
complete further assessment to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
Specifications You must deliver/participate in:

● Meeting with the project team and relevant stakeholders in week 3


(Role-Play)
● Meeting with the project team in week 3 (Role-Play)

You must submit to GOALS

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Task summary and instructions

● Work Breakdown Structure in Task 2.1


● Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary in Task 2.1
● Project Schedule in Task 2.2
● Impact of the project schedule review in Task 2.2
● List of changes to WBS, WBS dictionary and Schedule in Task 2.3
● Reflection in Task in Task 2.4
● Work Breakdown Structure – Case Study in Task 2.5
● Project Schedule – Case Study in Task 2.5
● Impact of the project schedule review – Case Study in Task 2.5
● List of changes to WBS and Schedule – Case Study in Task 2.5

Resources and • Computer with Internet access


equipment • Access to Microsoft Office suites or similar software
• Learning material
• Scenario for assessment as provided
• Appendices as provided
• Relevant policies and procedures as provided
• Templates as provided
Re-submission You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor. The
opportunities feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements
of each part of this task. If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily
completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback
along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate
satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a
later time and date. You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment
decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other
appropriate grounds for an appeal. You are encouraged to consult with the
assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of
this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you
when attempting any part of the assessment.

Complete the following activities:

This task requires you to:

● Develop a WBS and a WBS Dictionary


● Develop a project schedule using a Gantt Chart
● Discuss the project scheduling planning work with relevant stakeholders to reach an agreement on
the project time baseline
● Reflect on the project scheduling work performed in this task
● Apply project time management techniques to a Case Study

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Task 2.1 Work Breakdown Structure

Develop:

● A WBS for the project (Template 1)


● A WBS dictionary (Template 2)

Collaborate with the project team to gather inputs and feedback to inform the development of the
WBS and the WBS dictionary.

Consult with the project sponsor (played by the trainer and assessor in the simulated work
environment) as needed.

Template 1 -WBS
Develop a deliverable oriented WBS for three levels work package starting with the key deliverables
(3-5) and then adding work packages (2-3/deliverable) and sub-work packages (2-3/deliverable).

Alternatively, you could structure the WBS by project phases with work packages and sub-packages
associated with each phase (phase-oriented).

Please note that you can use the template below or produce a WBS by listing, for example:

MMI Sydney Campus Project:

1. Team recruitment

1.1 Set up a budget

1.1.1 Staff payroll

1.1.2 Support equipment

1.1.3 Training

1.2 Job postings

1.2.1 Job sites

1.2.2 Internal communication channels

1.3 Hiring processes

1.3.1 Reviewing applicants

1.3.2 Contracts

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2. Suitable premises and finalised construction

2.1 Set up a budget

2.1.1 Lease budget

2.1.2 Construction budget

2.1.3 Permits

2.2 Construction progress

2.2.1 Floor plan

2.2.2 Interior design

2.2.3 Exterior design

3. Set up campus facilities

3.1 Set up a budget

3.1.1 Furniture budget

3.1.2 Security system budget

3.2 Suppliers

3.2.1 Supplier selection

3.2.2 Finalise supplier contracts

Template 2 -WBS Dictionary

The WBS Dictionary is the formal project document that provides detailed descriptions of key
information for all Elements in the Work Breakdown Structure and must comply with the 100% Rule.
The 100% Rule requires that the WBS captures 100% of the project scope. However, since the titles
of the WBS elements are only one or two words, it is impossible to confirm by just using the WBS that
this rule has been met. The WBS Dictionary is the project document that describes the work in each
element such that the project team is able to plan and execute 100% of the scope. (Source:
https://www.workbreakdownstructure.com/wbs-dictionary ).

We have created a simple template for the WBS dictionary below, complete it for each deliverable
identified in the WBS.

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Note: if you have chosen to develop the WBS by project phase, develop the WBS dictionary by
substituting the deliverable with the project phase and providing the necessary details to describe
what each phase will deliver.

Deliverable Acceptance Summary Key risks Milestones Dependencies


criteria budget and Assumptions
resources Constraints
As per the WBS. Project Acceptance Budget and Identify 2-3 key Define 4-5 List any task
Include: criteria are criteria resources needed risks associated milestones for the dependency
● A brief that include for the deliverable. with the deliverable to be (relationship in which
description of performance deliverable. completed. a task or milestone
the deliverable. requirements and This should relies on other tasks
● A list of the essential include: to be performed
personnel in conditions, which ● Milestone completely or
charge to must be met before ● Timelines partially);
project deliverables (date or time assumptions and/or
complete/achiev
are accepted range) constraints
e the
(PMBOK® Guide). associated with the
deliverable. deliverable.
(example: who is (2-3/deliverable) Min. one
in charge for dependency, one
each work assumption and one
package constraint.
associated with
the deliverable)

● Ensure the ● Laptops / ● Reputation ● Recruitment Dependency:


Team candidates Computers al risk planning – 1 the hiring
recruitment: are qualified week individual
for each ● Zoom ● Competitio positions
Complete the position application n risk ● Funding – 1 milestone
recruitment week depends on the
based on the ● Provide ● Approved recruitment
project skills budget for ● Recruitment processes.
requirements support each processes –
classes and position 1 month Assumption:
● Project equipment Applicant
Manager and ● Employee’s ● Hiring interviews will
Human salary individual not be able to be
Resources budget is positions – done before
(HR) 50,000$ per 2 weeks creating job
Manager are month postings.
in charge of
setting up Constraint:
the budget the recruitment
for the processes
recruitment milestone must
processes be reached
within 1 month.

● HR Manager
is in charge
of the job
postings and

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Deliverable Acceptance Summary Key risks Milestones Dependencies
criteria budget and Assumptions
resources Constraints
hiring
processes

Dependencies:
Suitable premises ● Coordinate ● First phase ● Strategic ● Design ● The design
and finalised with the of risk approval – approval
construction: architect construct 1 week milestone
about floor budget, depends on
Rent the plan and approved the hiring
premises and furniture by project ● Financial individual
complete the manager risk ● Funding – positions (for
construction work 1 Week the architect
accordingly. and the
● Coordinate construction
● Project with the ● Laptops team)
Manager and architect ● Permit
Building about approval – ● The site work
manager are interior and 2 weeks milestone
in charge of exterior ● Constructi depends on
setting up design on’s the
the budget budget is procurement.
for the $700,000 ● Procureme
premises and nt – 2 Assumption:
construction ● Manage weeks the design and
work constructio construction
n duration teams will need
that has to be selected
been before the floor
● Building approved plan, interior and
Manager is in by Project exterior designs
charge of manager can be finalised.
selecting the
design and Constraints:
construction the site work
team and construction
members, completion
and milestones must
controlling be reached
the within 4 months
construction and the budget.
work
progress

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Deliverable Acceptance Summary Key risks Milestones Dependencies
criteria budget and Assumptions
resources Constraints
Dependency:
Set up campus ● Coordinate ● First phase ● Strategic ● Funding – the installation
facilities: with the of facilities risk 1 week completion
architect budget milestone
Provide all the and approved depends on the
required facilities suppliers by project supplier
for the campus about manager ● Financial ● Procureme contracts.
building. facilities risk nt – 2
weeks Assumption:
● Project reliable suppliers
Manager and ● Laptop will provide
Building ● Coordinate furniture and
manager are with ● Supplier equipment that
in charge of delivery contracts – meet the
setting up company ● Facilities' 2 weeks requirements.
the budget for delivery budget is
for the schedule $500,000 Constraints:
facilities and the installation
installation ● Installation completion
completion milestone must
– 2 weeks be reached
● Building within 2 weeks
manager is in and the budget.
charge of the
furniture and
equipment
suppliers

Task 2.2 Project Schedule

1. Develop a project schedule in the form of a Gantt Chart for the project.

The Gantt Chart must include:

● Tasks (with reference to WBS work package)

● Sub-Tasks (2-3 for each task)

● Responsibility for each task and sub-task

● Deliverable milestones

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● Timeframe for completing the task

It is recommended that you use excel or another suitable project scheduling tool (please consult with
the trainer and assessor).

The Gantt Chart will show estimated task duration and effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks to
achieve the project deliverables.

Submit the Gantt Chart in a separate file with your assessment. Call the file: Project Schedule.

Consult with the project sponsor (played by the trainer and assessor in the simulated work
environment) as needed.

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2. Review the Gantt Chart and identify the impact of the schedule on project time management,
resource requirements, costs and risks.

Document your review in the table provided below.

Impact of the schedule


Project time management The schedule has already been set up to avoid delays that the
Christmas/new year holiday period might cause. Therefore, it would be
What is the impact of the schedule
effective to do the project in 2 phases and start the first phase from
you planned for on time
management? For example, how October 2022 – November 2022. The second phase will start from
would time delays impact the project? February 2023 to April 2023 after the holiday period.
What should you be aware of? For
example, can the project team work
overtime? Have you considered
holidays?

(40-80 words)
Resource requirements Human Resources
1.Project Manager
Based on the schedule that you have 2.HR Manager
developed for the project, identify five
3.Building Manager
(5) human resource requirements and
five (5) physical resources that need 4.Marketing Manager
to be acquired and allocated to 5.Admin Officer
achieve the project goals.
Physical Resources
1. Laptops / Computers for working and do conference
2. Furniture for constructions
3. Equipment for constructions
4. Support equipment for training
5. Delivery cars
Costs 1. Project Overall Budgets
2. Labour rates
Based on the schedule that you have 3. Facilities fees
developed for the project, identify six
4. Delivery fees
(6) key cost items that you would
include in the project budget to 5. Staff Training fees
achieve the project goals.
Risks 1. Technology Risk
2. Communication Risk
Review the schedule that you have 3. Health and safety risk
developed and identify four (4)
4. Performance Risk
possible risks that may impact the
project.

Task 2.3 Agree on schedule baseline

Schedule a time with the trainer and assessor in week 3 of class to present:

● The WBS
● The WBS dictionary

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● The project schedule

to a group of relevant stakeholders (members of the project team and the project steering committee
played by a group of classmates) in a simulated work environment.

Duration: 15-20 minutes

When presenting your work:

● Explain the project scheduling tools used when planning the project schedule
● Show sequencing and dependencies of tasks
● Seek an agreement on assigned responsibilities for project schedule management
● Consider feedback and input from stakeholders and evaluate how to incorporate them into the
project schedule
● Use communication techniques such as summarizing, questioning, paraphrasing and active
listening
● Answer questions from the stakeholders
● Reach an agreement regarding the project schedule baseline and the finalisation of the WBS, WBS
dictionary and project schedule.

Duration: 15-20 minutes.

The trainer and assessor will evaluate your performance during the presentation and provide feedback
on the marking sheet.

If you are absent from class, you are responsible for making alternative arrangements with the trainer
and assessor to present and discuss the WBS, the WBS dictionary, and the project schedule.

At the end of the meeting:

● Finalise the WBS, the WBS dictionary and the project schedule by implementing the feedback
received by the stakeholders. Document the agreed changes in the table provided below:

Agreed changes
WBS According to the stakeholders, the WBS covers the required tasks to
complete the project. There are no changes needed to be made.
WBS Dictionary The stakeholders found the WBS dictionary to be detailed and
informative. There are no changes needed to be made.
Schedule According to the stakeholders, the project schedule provides clear
indicators of time and there are no changes needed to be made.

Please note that the trainer and assessor will check that the agreed changes have been applied to
WBS, the WBS dictionary and the project schedule submitted with your assessment.

Task 2.4 Reflection

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Reflect on the work performed when planning for project time management.

Address the following:

● What technique/s did you use when developing the WBS? Why?
● What techniques/methods did you use when sequencing tasks?
● How did you identify task dependencies?
● Why was it essential to reach an agreement regarding the project schedule baseline with the
stakeholders?

(50-100 words)

Document your reflection in the space below.

When constructing the work breakdown structure, we employed the decomposition approach to separate and
subdivide the project deliverables into smaller, more manageable components. Moreover, time management is
essential when identifying task dependencies, since poor time management might endanger the project's
success. For instance, a project cost and scope may change because of timetable disruption. To arrange the
tasks in this order, we employed the activity resource estimate technique. Additionally, it is essential to reach
an agreement regarding the schedule to ensure that the project will meet the stakeholder expectations.

Task 2.5 Case Study

The Project Sponsor trusts your expertise in project management.

The Project Sponsor asked you and your team to help with a project. The Marketing Team is
organising an event to present the new campus to education agents. The Project Sponsor would like
you to develop the time management plan for this project.

The plan will be used by the marketing team in charge of organising the event.

Please note the event will be planned and delivered by existing staff only: the marketing team, and
any other individual staff you believe should be included from the organisational chart.

Please see details below:

Event (Project) Presenting the new campus to education agents


Type of event Virtual event
Zoom meeting
Structure Power Point Presentation
Q&A
Duration 1 hour
Date Event Date: 20/6/20XX
Note: event planning starts on 10/5/20XX
Presenter Marketing Manager
Organiser Marketing Team

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Attendees ● Education Agents
● MMI -CEO
● MMI CFO
● Marketing Manager and Marketing team
● Academic Manager

Budget ● $ 1,500.00

Complete the following tasks:

1. Develop a WBS for the project (Template 1)

Collaborate with the project team to gather inputs and feedback to inform the development of the
WBS.

Consult with the project sponsor (played by the trainer and assessor in the simulated work
environment) as needed.

Template 1 -WBS
Develop a deliverable oriented WBS for three levels work package starting with the key deliverables
(2-3) and then adding work packages (1-2/deliverable) and sub-work packages (1-2/deliverable).

Alternatively, you could structure the WBS by project phases with work packages and sub-packages
associated with each phase (phase-oriented).

Please note that you can use the template below or produce a WBS by listing, for example:

MMI Sydney Campus Event:


1. Team recruitment
1.1 Hiring processes
1.1.1 Training

2. Event content and technical requirements


2.1 Power Point presentation slides
2.1.1 Preparation and review
2.2 Equipment and internet connection
2.2.1 Preparation and review

3. Participant attendance
3.1 Invitation
3.2.1 Review the list of education agents

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2. Develop a project schedule in the form of a Gantt Chart for the project.

The Gantt Chart must include:

● Tasks (with reference to WBS work package)

● Sub-Tasks (1-2 for each task)

● Responsibility for each task and sub-task

● Deliverable milestones

● Timeframe for completing the task

It is recommended that you use excel or another suitable project scheduling tool (please consult with
the trainer and assessor).

The Gantt Chart will show estimated task duration and effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks to
achieve the project deliverables.

Submit the Gantt Chart in a separate file with your assessment. Call the file: Project Schedule-
Case Study.

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Consult with the project sponsor (played by the trainer and assessor in the simulated work
environment) as needed.

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3. Review the Gantt Chart and identify the impact of the schedule on project time management,
resource requirements, costs and risks.

Document your review in the table provided below.

Impact of the schedule


Project time management Since the project duration is less than 2 months, schedule delays would
affect the project significantly. It is important to ensure that the project
What is the impact of the schedule
will reach the content approval on time to avoid time delays that
you planned for on time
management? For example, how additional revisions might cause.
would time delays impact the project?
What should you be aware of? For
example, can the project team work
overtime? Have you considered
holidays?

(30-50 words)
Resource requirements Human Resources

Based on the schedule you have 1.Marketing Manager


developed for the project, identify five
(3) human resource requirements and
five (3) physical resources that need 2.Marketing Officer
to be acquired and allocated to
achieve the project goals. 3.Content Writer Officer

4.Social Media Officer

5.Maintenance Officer

Physical Resources

1.Laptops / Computers for the project

2.Equipment for the recruitment

3.Document for the recruitment

4.Furniture for the Event

5.Facilities for the Event

Costs 1.Staff fees

Based on the schedule you have 2.Facilities fees


developed for the project, identify six
(3) key cost items you would include
in the project budget to achieve the 3.Marketing operation fees
project goals.
4.Maintenance fees

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Impact of the schedule
5.Social Media operation fees

6.Recruitment fees

Risks 1.Cost Risk

Review the schedule you have 2.Operational Risk


developed and identify four (2)
possible risks that may impact the
project. 3.Market Risk

4.External hazards risk

4. Schedule a time with the trainer and assessor in week 3 of class to meet with the team to discuss:
● The WBS
● The project schedule

Duration: 15-20 minutes

When presenting your work:

● Explain the project scheduling tools used when planning the project schedule
● Show sequencing and dependencies of tasks
● Seek an agreement on assigned responsibilities for project schedule management
● Consider feedback and input from stakeholders and evaluate how to incorporate them into the
project schedule
● Use communication techniques such as summarizing, questioning, paraphrasing and active
listening
● Answer questions from the stakeholders
● Reach an agreement regarding the project schedule baseline and the finalisation of the WBS and
project schedule.

The trainer and assessor will validate your active participation in the meeting and provide feedback on
the marking sheet.

If you are absent from class, you are responsible for making alternative arrangements with the trainer
and assessor to present and discuss the WBS, the WBS dictionary, and the project schedule.

At the end of the meeting:

● Finalise the WBS, the project schedule by implementing the feedback received by the
stakeholders. Document the agreed changes in the table provided below:

Agreed changes
WBS According to the stakeholders, the WBS covers the required tasks to
complete the project. There are no changes needed to be made.
Schedule The stakeholders found the project schedule to be well developed and
there are no changes needed to be made.

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References

Please include your references below:

(Please refer to this referencing guide if needed or speak to your trainer for any specific referencing
requirements for this assessment)

Indeed Editorial Team. (2021, April 1). 10 Common Project Risks (Plus How To Analyze and Solve

Them). Indeed Career Guide.

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/project-risks

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