PRO4801
Assignment 3 | Due 8
September 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the company name]
, Exam (elaborations)
PRO4801 Assignment 3 | Due 8 September
2025Course
Project Management (PRO4801)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Project Management for Business, Engineering, and Technology
The ABC project faced many challenges, including delays and budgetary
constraints. Among the key issues raised has been the specification of the
product, which must ensure the customer gets value for money. It is
reported that poor planning was the order of the day due to a lack of
experience of the hired project manager and a lack of guidelines regarding
approaches to take. The organisation was still growing and had to establish a
Project Management Office to provide guidance and support. As an expert
who completed PRO4801 and with experience gained over the years working
on various types of projects, you have been hired as a consultant to provide
guidelines on how planning should be undertaken. You’re required to provide
confidence to the appointing authority by addressing the questions (3.1, 3.2,
3.3) posed in the different sections. 3.1. Distinguish between the different
steps in the project planning process and explain the purpose of typical
questions to be answered in each step.
3 There are three main steps in the project planning process: project initiation, project
planning, and project execution. Each step builds on the previous one to ensure a clear path for
the project.
1. Project Initiation 🚀
This is the first step where the project's value and feasibility are determined. The goal is to
define the project at a high level and get approval to proceed.
Typical Questions
Why are we doing this project? This question addresses the project's purpose and its
alignment with business goals.
What are the key problems we are trying to solve? This helps to identify the root
cause that the project is meant to address.
Who are the stakeholders? Identifying stakeholders early is crucial for managing
expectations and ensuring buy-in.
Assignment 3 | Due 8
September 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the company name]
, Exam (elaborations)
PRO4801 Assignment 3 | Due 8 September
2025Course
Project Management (PRO4801)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Project Management for Business, Engineering, and Technology
The ABC project faced many challenges, including delays and budgetary
constraints. Among the key issues raised has been the specification of the
product, which must ensure the customer gets value for money. It is
reported that poor planning was the order of the day due to a lack of
experience of the hired project manager and a lack of guidelines regarding
approaches to take. The organisation was still growing and had to establish a
Project Management Office to provide guidance and support. As an expert
who completed PRO4801 and with experience gained over the years working
on various types of projects, you have been hired as a consultant to provide
guidelines on how planning should be undertaken. You’re required to provide
confidence to the appointing authority by addressing the questions (3.1, 3.2,
3.3) posed in the different sections. 3.1. Distinguish between the different
steps in the project planning process and explain the purpose of typical
questions to be answered in each step.
3 There are three main steps in the project planning process: project initiation, project
planning, and project execution. Each step builds on the previous one to ensure a clear path for
the project.
1. Project Initiation 🚀
This is the first step where the project's value and feasibility are determined. The goal is to
define the project at a high level and get approval to proceed.
Typical Questions
Why are we doing this project? This question addresses the project's purpose and its
alignment with business goals.
What are the key problems we are trying to solve? This helps to identify the root
cause that the project is meant to address.
Who are the stakeholders? Identifying stakeholders early is crucial for managing
expectations and ensuring buy-in.
