SOLUTION: PROJ6005_Assessment_1

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ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title	PROJ6005 Sustainability in Project Portfolio and Program Management
Assessment	Assessment 1: Portfolio Management Discussions
Individual/Group	Individual
Length	Approximately 250 words for the main post and minimum of 2 responses to other students.
Learning Outcomes	1. Critically evaluate the strategic value of project management and project portfolio management, paying particular attention to their potential impact on social equity, project management life cycles, resource management and organisational change. 2. Demonstrate understanding and initiative in the application of project portfolio management tools, techniques and processes to achieve improved business practices and performance and integrate sustainable project outcomes.
Submission	Discussion topic 1 – Due end of Module 1 Discussion topic 2 – Due end of Module 2
Weighting	Discussion Post Module 1 – 5% Discussion Post Module 2 – 5%
Total Marks	Total for Assessment 1 – 10%

Context:
Assessment 1 discussions are designed to develop your understanding of the concepts of
Project Portfolio Management and the project, program and portfolio management office
(PMO) within the organisation. How an organisation views portfolio management and
operates its PMO will depend on its size and project needs and the perceived impact of the
initiative in terms of strategic organisational value, resource allocation optimisation and
meeting its sustainability goals. Project/Portfolio managers must understand the functions,
roles and responsibilities of the portfolio and PMO needs within their organisation to
successfully design and plan the introduction of portfolio management. This can be achieved
through their knowledge and utilisation of the different ‘best practice’ tools and techniques
for project and program management.
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Instructions:
Considering the module reading resources and personal research, the student will post a
main discussion within a timely and relevant manner (staying on the topic), being creative
and bringing critical thinking and a thoughtful approach in the interactions. It is expected
that student contribution to a particular discussion will be made within 3 days of the start of
a new Module. After the main post, the student will contribute a minimum of 2 response
posts to other students in the discussion.
These discussions are to be conducted in a culture of mutual respect towards other students
or participants.
Contemplate the PMI Project, Program and Portfolio Management standards, how these
might integrate and include any academic literature available on Project Portfolio
Management.
Part 1: Class and Group activity participation:
 Participation (20%)
 Leadership (20%)
 Feedback (20%)
 Cooperation (20%)
 Time Management (20%
Helpful Academic Learning Resources
 Resource on APA writing style:
Laureate International Universities Publishing. (2013). Essential guide to APA style.
Baltimore, MD: Author [Vital Source e-reader]
 Refer to the subject planner for learning resources on Modules 1 to 2 to complete
Assessment 1.
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Learning Rubrics – Part 1: Group activities participation

Assessment Attributes	Fail (0-49)	Pass (50-64)	Credit (65-74)	Distinction (75-84)	High Distinction (85-100)
Participation (20%)	Participates in group activities.	Participates in group activities but works on unrelated materials.	Participates in group activities but is rarely on task.	Participates in most group activities and is on task most of the time.	Participates fully and actively. Is always on task. Provides constructive input.
Leadership (20%)	Fails to assume leadership.	Assumes leadership but in a non productive manner.	Assumes leadership and allows others to do but often dominates the group.	Assumes leadership by helping members stay on track and encourage group participation.	Assumes leadership by helping members stay on track and encourage group participation, posing solutions to problems. Has a positive attitude.
Feedback (20%)	Fails to offer any feedback.	Offers feedback but rarely constructive or useful.	Offers feedback that is sometime constructive or useful.	Offers constructive feedback regularly	Always offers detailed constructive feedback that is specific and appropriate. Offers suggestions to guide peers
Cooperation (20%)	Treats group member(s) disrespectfully. Does not share the workload fairly.	Treats group member(s) respectfully but does not always share the workload fairly.	Treats group member(s) respectfully and share the workload fairly	Treats group member(s) respectfully and share the workload fairly. Shows sensitivity to others and encourages the participation of others.	Treats group member(s) respectfully and share the workload fairly. Shows sensitivity to the feelings and learning needs of others. Encourages the participation of others.

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Values the knowledge, opinion and skills of all members.
Time Management (20%)	Fails to complete assigned task on time. Often forces the group to make last minute adjustments and changes to accommodate missing work.	Often fails to complete assigned task on time and held up completion of work.	Completes only half of the assigned task on time.	Completes most assigned task on time.	Always completes all assigned task on time.