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Project Management:
Trainee Guide
Module 2 PROJECT PROPOSALS
Bridges Social Development
Project Management Training Program
http://training.canadabridges.com
09/09/2009
Bridges Project Management: Trainee Guide
Module Topic Highlights Learning Resources Estimated
Time
Requirements
1. Introduction to Project A. Key learning principles Trainer’s Guide and 1.5 hours
Management B. Introductions and logistics Trainee’s Guide are
C. What is a project? resources available to
D. Elements of a project support the entire
E. Project management toolkit and case study training program
F. Personal experience with projects
G. Individual commitment to learning
2. Project Proposals A. Project proposals Project Proposal Tool 2.5‐4 hours
B. Evaluating alternatives
C. Getting approvals
D. Team Creation
3 Project Design and Plan A. Project Charter Project Charter Tool 3 hours
Plan first, then do!
What is a project charter? Case Study
Key elements of a project charter
B. The Project Plan Project Charter Tool 1‐2 hours
Introduction to the Detailed Project Plan
Using the milestones Detailed Project Planning
Setting tasks Tool
Completing the Project Plan
C. Budgeting Cash Budget Template 2 hours
Introduction to Cash Budgets
Creating a budget Budget Detail Worksheet
Template
D. Risk Management Risk Matrix Tool 1 hour
Anticipating and mitigating risks
4. Plan Implementation A. Implementing the Project Plan Project Charter Tool; 1.5 hours
Tasking and tracking Detailed Project Planning
Scope management Tool;
Risk monitoring Variance Analysis Report;
Risk Management Status
Report
B. Change Management 2 hours
The human dynamics of change and transition
Leading change
Building change into your project plan
5. Post Implementation A. Evaluating projects Post‐Implementation 1.5 hours
Review B. Lessons learned Review Tool
Project management training evaluation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODULE 2A: PROJECT PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................ 4
MODULE 2B: EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES ..................................................................................................... 7
MODULE 2C: GETTING APPROVALS ................................................................................................................ 7
MODULE 2D: TEAM CREATION ....................................................................................................................... 8
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MODULE 2A: PROJECT PROPOSALS
Toolkit: Take out the Project Proposal Template from your Project Management Toolkit.
Discussion Question: When do you need to use the Project Proposal Template?
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In a project proposal you will need to identify reasons that the project should go ahead – the needs, the
benefits.
However, be sure to also communicate what the implications are if the project does NOT go ahead:
o What will the negative consequences be?
o Who will be impacted?
o Why should we do this project now and not 5 years from now?
Discussion Question: Review your designated Case Study. How many potential projects are there in
this case study?
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Now, based on your experience or a “best guess”, estimate the following based on your designated
case study:
Total Time required to complete the project in this case study? __________________________
Total Cost to complete the project in this case study? ___________________________________
Now, let’s review the Project Proposal Template, line by line, to understand each requirement:
Key Learning: Record keeping is important in projects. Note how record keeping is tracked.
It is important to keep track of when projects were submitted, by which department and date submitted.
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SUBMITTED BY:
DEPARTMENT:
DATE:
BUDGETED: (yes or no)
1. Description of Current Situation
In the Project Proposal Template it is important to describe what is not working today. This would include
things such as background, factors contributing to the need or issue, etc.
2. Description of Proposed Project
2.1 Objectives:
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2.2 Project Team:
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2.3 Alternatives Considered:
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2.4 Implications of not proceeding:
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2.5 Scope:
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2.6 Timing:
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2.7 Cost Estimate:
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3. Evaluation
Discussion Question: what are the differences between qualitative and quantitative measures?
Qualitative measurements:
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Quantitative measurements:
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4. Risks
Identify the key risks you believe may hinder your ability to complete the project as expected:
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MODULE 2B: EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES
Small Group Activity: In your Case Study, what alternatives should be considered?
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
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MODULE 2C: GETTING APPROVALS
Key Learning: Project Proposals should be presented for review and approval by a Sponsor is
needed in order to go ahead. Project Proposals that are approved must be shared with people who are
accountable for the project.
Look at the Project Proposal Tool: This section is to be signed off by the sponsor ‐ the manager or
Ministry representative who approves the use of her/his staff to lead the project and funding to
undertake it.
Sponsor: Date:
Name and Position
Ensure the proposal is shared with people who will be accountable for the project.
Copies of this document have been issued to:
Version Name Title Date Issued Initials
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Discussion Question: Why is it important to record the approvals and distribution of project
management documents?
*Note that the approval and distribution process is included on all project management templates.
MODULE 2D: TEAM CREATION
1. CHARACTERISTICS OF A HIGHLY‐EFFECTIVE PROJECT TEAM
Individually, take one minute and think about the best team in which you have been a member. Write
down whatever comes to your mind that makes you think this was your best team.
‐ What did your team do?
‐ How did it work together?
‐ What did you feel?
‐ What characteristics of this team stand out?
What did your team do?
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How did it work together?
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What did you feel?
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What characteristics of this team stand out?
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Small Group Activity: In small groups, use the brainstorming technique in your Project
Management Toolkit: Additional Resources and brainstorm at least 25 responses to this question: “What
are the most important characteristics of effective project teams?” Record your group’s responses on a
flipchart.
Then, use the consensus technique in your Project Management Toolkit: Additional Resources to
list what you think are the five most important characteristics of effective teams as experienced by your
team members.
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LARGE GROUP ACTIVITY: Discuss the Characteristics of an Effective Team – using this chart and
the questions below:
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In the context of the team’s use of brainstorming and consensus techniques, answer these questions. Use
the Characteristics of an Effective Team chart to help you:
Did your team follow the rules set out in the Toolkit? YES/NO
Did you share leadership? YES/NO
Whenever there was disagreement, did your team tackle the issue smoothly through open
communication? YES/NO
When there was a difference of opinion, did you discuss the issue and come to consensus? YES/NO
When there two or more opinions, did you vote and proceed with the majority view? YES/NO
Did all members listen to each other’s opinions? YES/NO
Were all members clear about their specific roles and responsibilities? YES/NO
If your team answered yes to many of these questions, you certainly had a successful team.
Is it a good idea to vote when you make every decision? YES/NO?
Effective teams often have the following characteristics:
Clear Purpose The vision, mission, goal, or task of the team has been defined
and is now accepted by everyone.
Informality The environment tends to be informal, comfortable, and relaxed.
There are no obvious tensions or signs of boredom.
Participation There is much discussion and everyone is encouraged to
participate.
Listening The team uses effective listening techniques
Civilized Disagreement There is disagreement, but the team is comfortable with this and
show no signs of avoiding, smoothing over, or suppressing conflict.
Consensus Decision For important decisions, the goal is substantial but not necessarily
unanimous. Agreement through open discussion of everyone’s
ideas, avoidance of formal voting, or easy compromises.
Open Team members feel free to express their feelings on the tasks
Communication as well as on the group’s operation. There are few hidden
agendas. Communication takes place inside of meetings.
Clear Roles and There are clear expectations about the roles played by each
Work Assignments team member. When action is taken, clear assignments are
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made, accepted, and carried out. Work is fairly distributed.
Shared Leadership While the team has a formal leader, leadership functions
shift from time to time depending upon the circumstances,
the needs of the group, and the skills of the members. The
formal leader models the appropriate behaviour and helps
establish positive norms.
External Relations The team spends time developing key outside relationships,
mobilizing resources, and building credibility with important
players in other parts of the organization.
Style Diversity The team has a broad spectrum of team player types.
Self‐Assessment Periodically, the team stops to examine how well it is functioning
and what may be interfering with its effectiveness.
2. TEAM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Individual Exercise: Think of a project team that you worked on in the last
two years. Answer the following questions:
What was your role on the project team? What duties and activities were you responsible for? How did
you contribute to the accomplishment of the team’s objectives?
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From whom did you need assistance in order to do your job the way you wanted to? Be specific, e.g.
information, mutual support, communication, career development, organization training, workload
priorities.
What: From Whom:
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What did you need to know about other team member’s jobs and expertise to help you do your
own work?
What: From Whom:
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3. PROJECT TEAM MEETINGS
Review the Meeting Agenda and Minutes Template in the Project Management Toolkit,
How can this template help me to manage projects better?
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