Chapter Name: Observe and assist an experienced project manager with project initiation processes
Description:This chapter provides learners with the opportunity to observe and participate in project initiation activities led by an experienced project manager. Activities may include defining the project scope, identifying stakeholders, understanding business needs, and documenting initial requirements. Learners are immersed in real-world settings to understand foundational practices.
Purpuse:To help learners develop contextual awareness of project initiation practices through guided exposure and passive assistance, building their understanding of early project lifecycle stages.
Rational:Immersive observation builds familiarity with processes that are critical to setting a project’s direction and viability. This foundational experience prepares learners to recognize effective initiation strategies.
Chapter Assessment
Expected Supporting Evidence:
Portfolio of Evidence 1: Evaluation report by the experienced person - A written assessment by the supervising project manager detailing the learner's involvement, competencies demonstrated, and areas for improvement.
Portfolio of Evidence 2: Workplace logbook - A record maintained by the learner documenting daily activities, observations, tasks completed, and insights gained during initiation processes.
Workplace Activities
Activity 1: Observe and assist with actions related to the initiation of a project and compiling a project scope statement
The learner is expected to observe and assist a project manager in initiating a project, which includes understanding the project charter or brief, identifying key project requirements, assisting in defining the project management approach, and helping compile the scope statement.
Activity 2: Observe and assist with actions related to client consultation on the initiation of a project and compiling a project scope statement
The learner is expected to observe and support a project manager during client consultations in the project initiation phase, including discussions that define scope and project objectives.