Process Analysis Assignment M3 Address each element of effective proposal writing and planning. First: Provide a convincing introductory memo (i.e. cover memo) to the banking officer that will summarize your basic change management plan that will convince the officer to approve the loan. Be sure to indicate how much money you are requesting, and give them contact info to reply to you. Then in a project plan format: Identify the goals of the facility renovation construction project. Use SMART goals. Provide an initial action plan for implementing your construction project. Explain what tools and methods you will use to help guide project management of your action plan. Explain how each step will be executed in the project management process to make it viable. [Remember: diagrams are essential for effective communication of a project's steps or schedules. Include one in the plan.] What leadership strategies will you use to ensure the project plan is executed successfully? Include a references page with at least five reference sources. Purdue University Global GB 560 Page 6 PURDUE GLOBAL Process Analysis Assignment M3 cont. The main project for this assignment is to renovate a facility to expand the area and enable additional events and services. After the renovation project is complete, revised operations begin to use the new space. Operational efforts following the renovation are NOT part of the initial project! They are on-going managerial tasks. The Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK) will be your friend for this assignment (Saladis & Kerzner, 2011). Identify an accepted project management sequence for the project. Illustrate typical PM tools and techniques for managing a project. Include a few diagrams and charts to reflect PM methods. Provide a narrative that reflects the initial goals set for the project. Show your understanding of leadership approaches: direct control, delegation, communication techniques, motivation efforts, project closure techniques. Purdue University Global GB 560 Page 7 PURDUE GLOBAL Process Analysis Assignment M3 cont. > The process of Project Management is comprised of five main steps. Initiate Plan Execute Monitor/Control Evaluate/Close Set goals for stakeholders Organize & communicate Quality control and ultimate and those who will work action plans and schedules approval of the project outcome on the project with sequences for all actions to end the project and begin operations Setting SMART goals for the project is essential to be able to guide all efforts. SMART goals have the following attributes to make them realistic and practical. >Specific Measurable Achievable >Relevant >Time constrained >State the goals for the renovation project, NOT for ongoing operations. Purdue University Global GB 560 Page 8 PURDUE GLOBAL