PRM3701 Assignment 6 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 (671583) - DUE 20 October 2023

PRM3701 Assignment 6 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 (671583) - DUE 20 October 2023. Detailed working, solutions, memo, notes & explanations. Question 1 (50 Marks) Below is a case study that you will be required to read to answer the questions that follow: Nando’s Case study The redesign of Nando's restaurants and update of its branding was a major project that aimed to revamp the company's image and appeal to a broader audience. The project involved collaborating with a team of designers and architects to create a new restaurant design that was modern, fresh, and visually appealing. The project team had to carefully plan and coordinate the rollout of the new design across multiple countries, considering differences in local tastes, customs, and regulations. The team also had to ensure that the new design was cost-effective and could be easily implemented by franchisees. Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels of the organization was critical to the success of the project. The project team had to engage with franchisees, suppliers, and employees to ensure that everyone was aligned with the new design and understood their role in the rollout. The project was a major success and helped to establish Nando's as a global brand with a distinctive identity. The new design was well-received by customers, and the company saw an increase in sales and profits as a result. Overall, the Nando's project is a great example of how effective project management skills can be applied in the context of a real- world business challenge. By collaborating with a team of experts, carefully planning and coordinating the rollout, and communicating effectively with stakeholders, Nando's was able to achieve its goals and transform its brand. Source: www.N (i) You will be required to do further research on the case example. (ii) For more information on nandos please review the document Nandos History. PRM3701/102 2 (iii) You will need to reference all external sources you have consulted. (iv) You are required to complete the following questions: 1. Discuss the role of stakeholder management in the Nando's project. How did the project team engage with franchisees, suppliers, and employees to ensure that everyone was aligned with the new design and understood their role in the rollout? (5) 2. Analyse the challenges that Nando's faced in managing the rollout of the new design across multiple countries. How did the project team address differences in local tastes, customs, and regulations, and what were the key success factors in achieving a consistent brand identity across all locations? (10) 3. Reflect on your own experiences with project management and compare them to the Nando's case study. What similarities and differences do you observe, and what insights can you draw from this comparison to inform your future project management practices? (10) 4. Using the information of Nandos as well as your own research you need to complete this question. The Project Charter is a formal, typically short document that describes your project in its entirety — including what the objectives are, how it will be carried out, and who the stakeholders are. It is a crucial ingredient in planning the project because it is used throughout the project lifecycle. As a project manager you are required to draft the Project Charter with the aid of the template below. (25) Please note: This is a template ONLY to guide you. 1. General Project Information (2) Project Name: Executive Sponsors: Department Sponsor: Impact of project: 2. Project Team (2) Name Department Telephone E-mail Project Manager: Team Members: 3. Stakeholders (5) (e.g., those with a significant interest in or who will be significantly affected by this project) PRM3701/102 7 4. Project Scope Statement (14) Project Purpose / Business Justification Describe the business need this project addresses Objectives (in business terms) Describe the measurable outcomes of the project, e.g., reduce cost by xxxx or increase quality to yyyy Deliverables List the high-level “products” to be created (e.g., improved xxxx process, employee manual on yyyy) Scope List what the project will and will not address (e.g., this project addresses units that report into the Office of Executive Vice President. Units that report into the Provosts Office are not included) Project Milestones Propose start and end dates for Project Phases (e.g., Inception, Planning, Construction, Delivery) and other major milestones Constraints List any conditions that may limit the project team’s options with respect to resources, personnel, or schedule (e.g., predetermined budget or project end date, limit on number of staff that may be assigned to the project). External Dependencies Will project success depend on coordination of efforts between the project team and one or more other individuals or groups? Has everyone involved agreed to this interaction? 6. Sign-off (1) Name Signature Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Executive Sponsor Department Sponsor Project Manager 7. Notes (1) PRM3701/102 2 Question 2 (20) As a project manager for Nando’s you must manage a project with activities and their respective durations as listed in the table below: Activity Immediate Predecessor Duration (months) A None 2 B A 4 C A 2 D B 2 E B, C 4 F A, E 6 G D 4 H D, E, F 2 I G, H 6 J H, F 6 K H, I, J 4 2.1 Construct a network diagram to analyses your project. (11) (NB: The network diagram needs to have all the values otherwise zero marks will be awarded) 2.2 What is the total project duration time? (1) 2.3 Identify the critical path on your network diagram. (1) 2.4 When is the latest time that activity G must be completed in order not to experience any delays in the project? (1) 2.5 What is the earliest time that activity D can possibly be completed? (1) 2.6 What is the free float for activity E with respect to activity H? Show your calculations. (4) 2.7 What would the implication to the project duration time be if there was a delay of 2 months in completing activity F?