BUSA8030 Management of Data, Analytics and Change Group Assignment | MQ

Assessment Description

Overview

The objective of this assignment is to infuse all the BUSA8030 learning modules together in a practical application of the Data Management, Analytics and Change. Working as a team, you are required to identify the problem(s) of the presented case study and use various tools and concepts learnt in class about Data, Analytics and Change management to solve the problem(s) for that organisation (Public/Private). You need to have a good understanding of the people and change management skills, and work on identifying the processes required to implement the recommended solution. 

Skills Assessed: 

Understanding of how data, analytics, and change management are used in an organisation to solve problems and assist managers in making informed decisions to implement the recommended solutions(s). This requires using interpersonal (working in a group with equal contribution), technical, change and people management skills. 

Expected outcomes: 

This assessment task requires you and your team to act as a Business Consultant, specialising in Change Management and Digital Transformation using Data and Analytics. You and your team must identify and solve a problem related to the United Nations - Sustainability Goal 4 - Delivering Quality Education and solve it for one Faculty from a Global University, School, or an Education and Training Institution (Vocational Education is possible as well). 

Submit the assessment as a Business Report and Presentation using professional business language. See the Assessment Instructions for further details. 

Please note that all assessment tasks cover new topics unique to this semester. Any submissions discussing or referencing previous topics, whether in whole or in part, will receive zero marks. 

Skills in focus for this Assessment

• Problem identification, Solution Design and making Recommendations by using Data, Analytics, Decision making and Change initiatives.
• Understanding and using People and Management skills to successfully design and implement a Change management plan involving a Digital Transformation within an organisation.
• Supporting statements and claims with factual evidence via referencing relating to the Data, Analytics, and Change initiatives.
• Critical Thinking and Research, Group Work, Problem Solving and Leadership
• Business communication skills. Written and Oral. 

These skills are assessed by the following.

• Enacting a Plan for Digital Transformation in the Organisation. Based on data, analytics, and people and management activities to solve the identified problem.
• Problem identification will be assessed through the clarity and relevance of the identified problem in the report.
• Written and Well-referenced Business Report identifying the problem, solution, and digital transformation plan.
• Presentation, conveying the digital transformation plan.

Assessment Instructions

This assignment focuses on identifying and solving a problem related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 - Delivering Quality Education, which an organisation involved in this goal could implement. Through this assignment, you will develop an understanding of how to identify problems and implement solutions using data, analytics, and organisational change, while defining a digital transformation within an organisation

Process and Tasks 

Step 1: Select and Justify a Socio-Technical Challenge: 

Download and read the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal 4. 

Identify a problem related to Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education. (See Infographic below for problems to solve) 

Identify the problem you are solving and for whom. (e.g. Define your Audience) 

The problem you identify needs to be properly justified with Data and big enough to fit into a project of at least 10 people and a 6-24 months' schedule 

You may need to use a project Management tool such as Jira and a group communication tool such as Confluence to show your project and communication plans. 

The below is a Guide of Subsequent Steps to take: 

Step 2: Empathise with Key Stakeholders: 

You may utilise the Empathy Map technique to gain a deeper understanding of a specific stakeholder's problem within the selected challenge (you can create justified Personas based on secondary data from your research; No need to collect Primary data such as surveys or interviews). Identify a genuine problem for a specific end-user, considering key actors and explaining your choice. 

Step 3: Idea Generation: 

Apply the Lotus Blossom technique to brainstorm potential solutions, including both data-driven approaches (big data, advanced analytics, and AI) and conventional methods. Aim for a balanced mix of data-driven and traditional solutions. S upply references to support your ideas. 

Step 4: Develop Top Three Data-Driven Solutions: 

Select the top three data-driven solutions and further refine them to ensure they are human-centred and effectively address the real problem identified in Step 2. Supply references to support your ideas. 

Step 5

Create a project management and communication plan to implement your recommended solution (You may want to use Jira and Confluence from the Atlassian suite of products) 

Step 6: Create a Presentation

Prepare a presentation to visually and verbally communicate your research and ideas. Each group will have a 5-minute presentation slot, followed by a possible 2-minute Q&A session.

Step 7: Write a Professional Change Management Plan:

Summarise your findings and recommendations in a comprehensive change management plan. This plan should provide a detailed roadmap for implementing the solutions generated in steps 3 to 5, with a focus on addressing the chosen socio-technical challenge while being human-centred and process-oriented. 

Delivery and Submission 

The assignment should be submitted in a professional business report and presentation format. 

Group Report: 

• Prepare a 2,500-word report, accounting for 20% of the assignment grade.
• Submit the report through Turnitin.
• Report will focus on problem identification and solution development. Include the project management and communication plans. Briefly discuss organisational change management details, including challenges in this assignment.