1.1 Determine the feasibility and risks associated with a proposed project

Title:

Leading project implementation (M6.06)

Level:

6

Credit value:

12

Learning outcomes (the learner will)

Assessment criteria (the learner can)

1 Plan a complex project

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

Determine the feasibility and risks associated with a proposed project

Agree the goals and success criteria for the project

Plan the project and identify the financial and other resources required, using a standard method and appropriate project management tools

Select an appropriate project team

2  Lead a complex project to a successful close

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

Lead the project team to achieve project milestones and goals

Monitor progress and take action to rectify problems or recover failure

Manage the project budget, identifying any variances and taking appropriate action

Ensure full engagement of stakeholders with the project

3     Evaluate a complex project

3.1

3.2

Develop and implement an appropriate evaluation tool for the project and report on the outcomes to stakeholders

Reflect on and learn from the outcomes of a project

Additional information about the unit

Unit purpose and aim(s)

To develop the ability to lead a successful project, and develop critical analysis and evaluation skills in terms of risk, outputs and finance.

Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or professional standards or curricula (if appropriate)

Links to Management & Leadership 2008 NOS: F2

Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)

Support for the unit from a sector skills council or other appropriate body (if required)

Council for Administration (CfA)

Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system

Business Management

Unit guided learning hours

22

Additional Guidance about the Unit Leading project implementation (M6.06)

Indicative Content:

1

• The nature and purpose of projects
• Project planning and management approaches (e.g. use of PERT, CPA, Gantt charts)
• Prince 2 (Foundation stage)
• Feasibility and risk assessment techniques
• Project constraints (e.g. scope, time, and cost or finance, time and human resources) – their implications for project management

2

• Project management and leadership skills
• Identification and communication with stakeholders
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress and achievement of milestones and goals
• Budget management and variance analysis and reporting skills

3

• Project evaluation and reporting
• Using project evaluation to reflect on own performance and skills