EE5001 – CW1 Project and Programme Management Assignment | Royal Holloway University

Assignment Information:

This assignment is an individual coursework report that will assess learning outcomes LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 and LO5. You are required to explore programme management; you are expected to select a case study topic with an important theme relating to programme management within any industry or organisation of your choice. With reference to appropriate academic theory and established programme management practice, you will be required to explore the case study within your selected industry or organisation, acting as a consultant in line with programme management and its benefit realisation.

Assessment Topic Background

Project and programme management have been helpful over the years in achieving companies' strategic objectives. It is thus vital to understand the rudiments of project and programme management and how this could be applicable in various organisations. For instance, efficient project management is a primary mechanism for increasing productivity in multiple sectors, including the construction industry [1]. It has also been established that programme management has been used to support open innovations and problem-solving within many organisations [2], including Health and Social Care, Construction, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, etc. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of project and programme management could help deliver strategic change and transformation to these organisations. This assignment is expected to develop your knowledge of applying project and programme management to continuous improvement within various organisations. The assignment will open your eyes to the exploration of Project management and programme management in achieving strategic objectives, continuous improvement and the success of enterprises and organisations.

References

[1]    V. Haseena and K. Shaheer, “A Literature Review on Project Management & nbsp; System,”
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), vol. 6, no. 5, pp. 2349–2352, May 2017.
[2]    M. Trzeciak, T. P. Kopec, and A. Kwilinski, “Constructs of Project Programme Management Supporting Open Innovation at the strategic level of the Organisation,” Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, vol. 8, no. 1, p. 58, 2022. doi:10.3390/joitmc8010058

Assignment Task:

Your task for this assignment is to research and explore a case study of your choice related to programme management. There are no restrictions regarding the industry, location, or scale. However, discussing your chosen project or case with your tutor for a second opinion on the case study choice is advisable to ensure you can find enough information to complete the task.

Given a specific case scenario, with reference to appropriate academic theory and established programme management practice, you will be required to create a programme benefits management plan in a 2000-word report. There is no limit to the number of references you can use in your assignment.

Recommended Case Study Source

• Milosevic, D., Patanakul, P. & Srivannaboon, S. (2010) Case studies in project, program, and organizational project management, Wiley, Chichester; Hoboken, N.J.
• CIOB (2016) Code of practice for programme management in the built environment, Wiley Blackwell, Chichester, West Sussex.
•  https://www.apm.org.uk/resources/find-a-resource/case-studies/
•  https://www.pmi.org/business-solutions/case-studies

Statement of Requirements

You are expected to explore every aspect of your selected case study, identify the programme's benefits and give recommendations based on the headings below.

1. An introduction section should include the background of the chosen case study.
2. A Suitable programme architecture.
3. A discussion of the programme's strategic alignment.
4. A benefits management plan supported by a benefits map and benefits register.
5. Recommendations to the organisation’s executives.