Chapter Name: Conduct project initiation activities under close supervision of an experience project manager
Description:In this chapter, learners begin to take on active roles in project initiation, performing tasks such as stakeholder engagement, scope definition, drafting of the project charter, and preliminary risk assessment, all under close supervision.
Purpuse:To transition learners from passive observers to active participants in initiating projects, enhancing their practical skills and confidence.
Rational:Performing initiation tasks enables learners to apply theoretical knowledge in practice while receiving real-time feedback from experts, which is essential for skill development.
Chapter Assessment
Expected Supporting Evidence:
Portfolio of Evidence 1: Project charter interpretation - A learner-prepared analysis or summary explaining key elements of a project charter, demonstrating understanding of project objectives, stakeholders, and constraints.
Portfolio of Evidence 2: Project needs assessment - A documented evaluation showing the learner's ability to identify project needs, justify project initiation, and assess feasibility.
Portfolio of Evidence 3: Project management approach - A summary or report outlining the chosen project methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and justification, reflecting the learner's understanding.
Portfolio of Evidence 4: Project scope statement, - A detailed scope document showing how the learner contributed to defining deliverables, boundaries, and acceptance criteria.
Portfolio of Evidence 5: Workplace logbook - Entries showing the learner’s direct participation in initiation activities, including feedback or notes from supervisors.
Workplace Activities
Activity 1: Attend to the initiation of a project and compiling a project scope statement
The learner is expected to actively participate, under supervision, in initiating a project. This includes interpreting the project charter or brief, identifying project needs, assisting in defining the management approach, and compiling a scope statement.
Activity 2: Attend to client consultation on the initiation of a project and compiling a project scope statement
The learner is required to take part in client consultations, gather client requirements, and compile a project scope statement while being supervised by a project manager.
Activity 3: Attend to the initiation of a project and compiling a project scope statement for at least two projects
The learner is expected to participate in the full initiation process of two separate projects. This includes interpreting the project brief or charter, identifying the client's needs, and assisting in developing the project scope statement for each project.