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This document provides guidance for a business project assignment. It includes: 1) Details of the assignment such as learning outcomes, word count, submission format and deadlines. 2) An overview of the project which involves creating a project management plan and report on transforming a workplace through digital innovation. 3) Steps for completing the assignment including planning the project, conducting research, analyzing findings, and reflecting on the process. 4) Recommended resources like textbooks, websites and links to related units are also provided.

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Assignment Brief - U 6 MSBP

This document provides guidance for a business project assignment. It includes: 1) Details of the assignment such as learning outcomes, word count, submission format and deadlines. 2) An overview of the project which involves creating a project management plan and report on transforming a workplace through digital innovation. 3) Steps for completing the assignment including planning the project, conducting research, analyzing findings, and reflecting on the process. 4) Recommended resources like textbooks, websites and links to related units are also provided.

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Assignment Brief

Qualification Unit number and title


Pearson BTEC Higher National Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business
Diploma in Business (RQF) Project
Internal verifier Name Unit Tutor
Dr. Samina Shah Dr. Rao Anees
Student Name
Academic Year 2022-2023
Issue Date Submission date Resubmission Date
1st February 2023 25th March 2023

Assignment Title Planning of a Business Project

Submission Format

The submission is in the form of a portfolio This should be written in a concise,


formal business style using 1.5 spacing and font size 12. You are required to make
use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be
supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system.
Please also provide a reference list using the Harvard referencing system. The
recommended word limit is 3,500 to 4,500 words, although you will not be penalised
for exceeding the total word limit.

The recommended limit for the presentation is 12 slides plus speaker notes and the
strategy, although you will not be penalised for going under exceeding the total word
limit.

Unit Learning outcomes

LO1 Explain the key stages of the project lifecycle that should be considered when
project managing.

LO2 Produce a Project Management Plan (PMP) for a business project using
primary and secondary research methods.

LO3 Implement the Project Management Plan (PMP) to communicate results from
the research and make conclusions from the evidence of findings.

LO4 Reflect on value gained from implementing the project and the project
management process.

Transferable skills and competencies developed

To successfully lead a team and become a respected manager you'll need a specific
set of skills.
 Problem Solving
 Analytical Reasoning
 Critical Thinking
 Leadership
 Adaptability
 Teamwork
 Communication
 Writing

Vocational Scenario related to LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4

You are employed as a project management assistant within the professional


development team of an organisation of your choice or you can choose your own
place of work (if appropriate).

You have been asked to conduct a small-scale project, in the form of an


investigative case study, into the “Transformation of the Workplace” within the
organisation which is to be presented as a business case for management on
“Investigating the term diverse and inclusive workplace ” This will be presented
to your line manager as a business case report with proposals to implement digital
innovation, followed by a performance review in which you will need to reflect upon
the project in relation to your own personal and professional development.
To ensure the project is managed effectively, you will complete a project logbook as
you progress through the project.

Assignment activity and guidance

In order to conduct your project successfully to produce your project report you
will need take the following steps:

Step 1 – Project planning


1. Devise a project management plan (PMP) to map out how you intend to
meet the project objectives:
Begin with the scope. What activities and tasks as defined in your project
must be done in order to make the project a success?
Note the milestones or major events or phases in your project.
Provide details of activities to be carried out initiation, planning, and
execution of the project.
Create a work break down structure using a Gantt chart to track the
activities to be undertaken.
Step 2 – Conduct primary and secondary research
1. Devise a short questionnaire/ or interview questions to complete with
employees within the organisation. Include questions on what does an
innovative digital workspace look like?
2. Research at least two other organisations to see what type of
digital transformation those organisations have gone through
recently.
3. Research the value and benefits of using innovative digital tools.
4. Focus on areas of good practice to build and support your business case.
Step 3 – Present Findings
1. Collate your research and analyse your findings using appropriate
tools such as descriptive statistics function in Excel, use of graphs and
charts etc.
2. Produce and present the formal research report. Be sure to
include your recommendations with justification at the end.
Step 4 & 5 – Reflective Practice
Complete a performance review to critically reflect upon the project plan, process,
and outcomes in terms of your own personal and professional development. Think
about how well you have performed and achieved your project objectives, what
obstacles did you have to overcome? Wat worked well or not well. What have you
learnt from completing this project?

Recommended Resources

Textbooks

 DINSMORE, P. and CABANIS-BREWIN, J. (2018). The AMA Handbook of


Project
 Management. 5th Ed. AMACON.
 FLICK, U. (2020) Introducing Research Methodology: A Beginner’s Guide to
Doing a
 Research Project. 3rd Ed. London: SAGE.
 GRAY, D. (2017) Doing Research in the Real World. 4th Ed. London: SAGE.
 MAYLOR, H. (2021) Project Management. 5th Ed. Harlow: Pearson.
 SAUNDERS, M., LEWIS, P. and THORNHILL, A. (2019) Research Methods for
Business Students. 8th Ed. Harlow: Pearson.

Websites

www.asana.com Asana
Free project-management tools
(General reference)
www.projectmanagement.com Project management
(General reference)

www.projectsmart.co.uk Project Smart


Articles
Tools
Glossary
(General reference)

www.trello.com Trello
Free project-management tools

Links

This unit links to the following related unit:


Unit 19: Research Project

Evidence
Summary of evidence required by student
checklist
Leadership and Management in the Workplace (3000 to 4000
Task 1
words)
12- Minutes presentation slides with speaker notes
Task 2
Observation form will be filled by the assessor on the presentation slides.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass Merit Distinction

LO1 Explain the key stages of the project lifecycle that


should be considered when project managing

P1 Explain the stages of M1 Evaluate the stages of


the project lifecycle (PLC) the PLC and the factors,
and their importance to (deliverables, quality, risk,
the success of a project. communication and
resources) to be D1 Critically evaluate the
P2 Examine the factors considered in a PMP. project-management
to be considered when process, PMP and
compiling a project M2 Evaluate a range of research methods for
management plan (PMP). research methods and gathering information
strategies for gathering and data collection.
P3 Examine a range of information and data
research methods and collection.
strategies and their
importance to project
management.

LO2 Produce a Project Management Plan (PMP) for a


business project using primary and secondary
research methods

P4 Produce a PMP that


covers, aim, objectives, D2 Justify the choices made in
deliverables, quality, risk, the design of the PMP for
communication resources M3 Produce a detailed completing the aims and
and research methods. PMP, and schedule for objectives of the project.
monitoring and completing
P5 Produce a work the aims and objectives of
breakdown structure and the project.
a schedule to provide
timeframes and stages for
completion.

Pass Merit Distinction

LO3 Implement the Project Management Plan (PMP)


to communicate results from the research and make
conclusions from the evidence of findings

P6 Conduct a business
project as stated within the
PMP and communicate M4 Justify conclusions and
findings. recommendations drawn
from data analysis and
P7 Present data to draw findings to meet the stated LO3 and LO4
valid and meaningful project objectives.
conclusions and D3 Critically reflect on the
recommendations from findings from the
data analysis. research and the project
management process in
LO4 Reflect on value gained from implementing the
project and the project management process. supporting stated
objectives and own
P8 Reflect on the value of learning.
M5 Evaluate the project
undertaking the business
management process to
project to meet stated
meet stated objectives and
objectives and own support own learning and
learning and performance. performance.

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