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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Define project
   • Define business problems and initial scope
   • Identify key stakeholders and analyse stakeholder needs
   • Define project constraints
2. Develop project business case and feasibility
   • Identify project objectives and benefits
   • Identify and select feasible ICT solutions
   • Develop and present the business case or feasibility study
   • Obtain appropriate sign-off
3. Select project approach
   • Identify project core technology areas
   • Identify solution approach requirements
   • Negotiate project outcomes
4. Establish the ICT project team
   • Identify and select team members
   • Establish team member roles and responsibilities
   • Develop a cohesive technical team
   • Train and support team members

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

produce a comprehensive business case information and communications technology (ICT) project implementation approach that takes into account core technology limitations and project constraints

establish and work in a cohesive project team.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the characteristics of leadership and technical teams

describe the consultation and communication techniques, styles and strategies, including interviewing techniques required when managing a project

describe estimation and cost analysis techniques

explain the process of establishing technical teams and determining stages of team development

describe the process of setting objectives and conducting a benefits analysis

identify the organisational values, policies and processes that are applicable to the project

describe performance management and project team appraisal methods

identify and describe the processes for monitoring team and own performance

explain cash flow and how it is managed through budgeting

describe a range of project management methods and tools, and how they apply in a formal project management methodology

explain the proposed systems analysis and modelling techniques

summarise the process of determining team roles, and describe the delegation process within a multi-project methodology context

explain the proposed technology solution models and frameworks.

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