Project Management Challenge

Launch Event

23 October 2014

Association for

Project Management

South Wales and West of England Branch

Launch Event

Welcome!

Introductions (Committee)

Feedback form (on-line)

CPD certificate

Housekeeping

Fire Alarm

No smoking Toilets Mobiles

Welcome and Introductions (18.30)

Tonight’s Objectives

A Bit About APM

The Challenge Objectives

End to End and the Bits in the Middle

Learning From Experience

Close (20.00)

Agenda

Tonight’s Objectives

Understand the Challenge…

– Theme

– Lifecycle

– Deliverables

– Roles and responsibilities

– Benefits

Key metrics – APM Not for Profit organisation - Registered Educational Charity

Largest member of the IPMA (International Project Management Association)

40 years young!

21,150 professional members

Over 547 corporate members of which 57 are universities

Over 50 accredited corporate development and academic programmes

More than 10,000 exam candidates annually

20,000 members of APM in LinkedIn community

300,000 unique visitors to the APM website per annum

215 APM Registered Project Professionals

Represented within over 30 UK standard setting and influencing bodies

Some of our corporate members

A few stats (SWWE)

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Our Branches

- 13 in total

- including Hong Kong

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

5 Dimensions of Professionalism A framework or methodology which defines the

processes and practices for the organisation

A competence framework to map levels of

knowledge and experience at appropriate levels

Qualifications to provide developmental

opportunities and recognition of competence at

appropriate levels

A continuing professional development scheme that

broadens horizons and builds understanding

through sharing of good practice

Recognition that true professionals should be

accountable for their actions and adhere to a code

of ethics and professional conduct

The Challenge Objectives

Develop and practice project management theory in a realistic environment

Opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced project professionals

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project management

competences and skills to deliver a project

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a project

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and professional

competences required to become an effective project manager and leader

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other aspiring project

professionals in the South Wales and the West of England domain

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the corporate and further

education environments

A high-visibility example of successful project management delivery and implementation

which provides beneficial publicity for the corporate team sponsors

Corporate investment in PMs of the future

Have fun!

High-Level Process

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Teams are expected to be provided by corporate members with a blend of students

from our regional HEIs

Each team must have a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 members

Encourage collaboration between industry and HEIs

Each team is to prepare and develop a project of their choice that delivers output and

benefit to a customer

All teams will be appointed a mentor for the project duration

Regular reporting will be required throughout the project lifecycle to the Project Board

All teams to deliver a Final Report

All selected teams will enter the final assessment phase and Finals night

Finals night in Bristol on Thursday 16 April 2015 where the winning team and runners-

up will be awarded their prizes

Corporate members will be expected to provide sufficient support for their teams to

deliver their chosen projects

Upon completion of each project, each team will provide the outputs to their chosen

customer

Published assessment criteria

Prime outputs: Business Case, Final Report and Presentation

PM Challenge Theme

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Output(s) and benefit(s) to a charitable organisation or community project

Previous themes include…

– ‘Collaboration’ (Thames Valley)

– ‘Sustainability’ and ‘benefits using social media’ (Wessex Branch)

– ‘Innovation whilst raising money for charity’ (Scotland Branch)

Level 1 Plan

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

7 weeks

3 weeks

11 weeks

3 weeks

Proposed Corporate Teams

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Airbus: (Sarah Halstead)

Aspire Europe Ltd: (Rob Sowden)

Bristol Water: (Rebecca Edmond)

General Dynamics: (Gary Mainwaring)

University of the West of England: (Hadi Abalrub)

plus…

Sponsorship from Lloyds Banking Group: (Alan Watson)

– ‘Values and Behaviours’

Mentors

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Provided in-house by each corporate team

Can be provided by external corporates if required

Guidance, advice and approach…but not the answer!

Business Case

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Justification for your chosen project

– Requirements: capturing and assessing stakeholder needs

– Benefits to the stakeholder(s)

– Costs to deliver

– Risks of delivery

– Rationale

By 15 December 2014

Final Report

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Justification for your chosen project

– How the project, as described in the business case, was delivered

– Competence focused

– By 27 March 2015

Presentation

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Finals Night

– How does the presentation match up with the Final Report?

– Confidence

– Connection

– Convincing story

– 16 April 2015

Assessment Criteria

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Business Case

(30%)

Final Report

(60%)

APM SWWE

PM Challenge

Assessment Criteria

Presentation

(10%)

Smart Outputs and

Outcomes

Clear Relation to

Theme

Meets Challenge

Objectives

Clear Achievable

Project Outline and PMP

Consideration of Risk

Management and

Dependencies

Effective Stakeholder

Engagement and User

Benefits Identification

Setting

Governance

Professionalism

Interpersonal Skills

Scope Management

Integrative management

Financial and Cost Management

Schedule Management

Quality Management

Risk Management

Quality of Report

Resource Management

Quality of Presentation

Confidence of Delivery

Project Board

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

APM SWWE PM Challenge

Bruce Phillips (APM SWWE)

Nathan Moss (Turner and Townsend)

Alan Watson (Lloyds Banking

Group)

Abi Williams (Burges Salmon)

Martin Gosden (APM SWWE)

Supervise the competition

Review reporting

Sounding board between mentors and teams

Assess and mark business case, final report and presentations

Announce the winner and runners-up

Provide feedback

Corporate Teams

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Chosen projects?

Learning From Experience!

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

Dr. Ermias Kebede, MAPM

Deputy Project Manager, Ministry of Defence, Bristol

Benefits and Prizes

An excellent way by which to develop and practice project

management theory in a realistic environment that is outside

normal circumstances.

An opportunity to be mentored and work alongside experienced

project professionals.

Gain real-life experience and practice a wide range of key project

management competences and skills to deliver a solution.

Develop knowledge of the success criteria required to deliver a

winning project.

Develop a better understanding of the personal qualities and

professional competences required to become an effective

project manager and leader.

An opportunity to compete and gauge the performance of other

aspiring project professionals in the South Wales and the West of

England domain.

An opportunity to enhance the learning experience within the

corporate and further education environments.

A high-visibility example of successful project management

delivery and implementation which should provide beneficial

publicity for the corporate team sponsors.

SWWE PM Challenge Trophy

Individual engraved trophies

Individual engraved medals to runners-up

CPD Certificates

Free student membership

APM literature

Publicity

Kudos

Enhanced confidence and professionalism

Experience in your future (potential) career!

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