Imagine you will be managing two projects - one operational project (given below) and one innovative discovery analytics project (that you will find yourself). Formal Report format and deliver a presentation addressing and comparing both projects set up using the criteria outlined.

PART A - Operational Project

How the increased popularity of Electric Vehicles will require new EV charging infrastructure

Over recent years, there has been an increase in the number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) being bought and used. EVs bring many benefits including environmental impacts, longevity of vehicles and greater connectivity. However, EVs suffer from one big problem, whereas petrol cars take 2-3 minutes to refuel at the petrol station, EVs take much longer to charge. In addition, the number of charging stations compared to petrol stations throughout the country is low.

Therefore, there is a big push to build a sustainable infrastructure to support EVs. You are tasked with developing a comprehensive project plan to develop a charging network that is both efficient and appropriate.

Source of ideas:

https://www.ceda.com.au/newsandresources/opinion/infrastructure/smart-ev-charginginfrastructure-key-to-affordable-and-just-transition

https://evmagazine.com/charging-and-infrastructure/articles

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/stockland-and-ampol-rev-up-superfast-ev-charging-stations-20240422-p5flsa.html

Before you embark on the main project, assess the following aspects and set up of the project:

Operational Project:

• Clearly define the objectives of your project, specifying the desired outcomes and benefits
  • Explore existing literature on EV charging infrastructure design, with a focus on best practices, technological advancements, and case studies.
  • Identify challenges commonly faced in implementing these projects and potential solutions.
• Identify and analyse key stakeholders, both internal and external, who will be involved in or affected by the project including their needs and outcomes
• Suggest a project management methodology
  • Incorporate project management principles into your methodology, such as:
    • Risk management and quality assurance
    • Leadership style, Team dynamics, working style and cultural fit
    • Project methodology
• Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the progress and impact of the project.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) that will be used to measure the success of the energy efficiency initiatives.

Find and use at least five supporting references for your report, including at least 2 references from lecture slides. List the references in Harvard format. Structure your work as an executive report with clear headings, clear language and well thought through ideas presented and explained clearly.

PART B - Discovery Analytics Project

The Discovery Project aims to explore new areas of knowledge and thinking to uncover novel phenomena or solutions. The project prioritizes curiosity-driven inquiry, encouraging risk-taking and fostering a culture of innovation. The Discovery Project not only seeks answers but also aims to refine questions, sparking further inquiry and paving the way for future breakthroughs across disciplines.

Find a discovery analytics project inspired by case studies on the internet. Ideas for Discovery Analytics Projects:

https://research.csiro.au/ia/projects/

https://www.forbes.com/games/?sh=7ec1ca5042ac

https://www.forbes.com/big-data/?sh=882bedb16d11

https://www.upgrad.com/blog/data-science-project-ideas-topics-beginners/

https://www.coursera.org/articles/data-analytics-projects-for-beginners

https://data-flair.training/blogs/artificial-intelligence-project-ideas/

https://dac.cs.vt.edu/research/

https://www.springboard.com/blog/data-science-projects/

Discovery Analytics Project based on a similar analytics innovation case study project of your choice:

• Introduce the project and clearly define the objectives of your project, specifying the desired outcomes and benefits
• Suggest a project management methodology
  • Incorporate project management principles into your methodology, such as:
    • Risk management and quality assurance
    • Leadership style
    • Team dynamics, working style and cultural fit
    • Project methodology
• Describe the best team roles for undertaking the project, and include one that would add more diversity to the team
• Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the progress and impact of the project.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) that will be used to measure the success of the energy efficiency initiatives.
• Explain how you would democratise the project across the business to involve the workforce
• Find and use at least five supporting references for your report, including at least 5 references from lecture slides. List the references in Harvard format. Structure your work as an executive report with clear headings, clear language and well thought through ideas presented and explained clearly.

PART C - Reflection, Structure and Referencing

Compare the two projects from Part A and B in terms of, but not limited to, Characteristics, Project Methodologies, Human Resource Requirements and Optimal Leadership Styles.

How do operational projects, centered around improving existing processes and solving practical challenges, compare and contrast with discovery projects, which involve original research and the pursuit of new knowledge, in terms of their objectives, methodologies, operations and overall design.

Please provide a comprehensive analysis exploring the key differences and similarities between these two types of projects.

Present your report clearly with particular attention to formats, flow, research, and referencing.