Introduction to project management/IPM104/Assessment/IPM104 Rubric

Combine the outputs of the communication plan, implementation summary, closure checklist and reflection to assemble a project implementation plan and reflection for an identified project.

Project overview

Performance descriptors	Marks
Project identity section is complete Succinct and clear statement of project objectives and deliverables of a standard that can be used to run a project	4 - 5
Project identity section lists most elements including: project name, project manager, plan owner (if applicable), beginning and completion dates of the project, list of key stakeholders and version date. Project objectives and deliverables stated, but not all are sufficiently clear or measurable for the purposes of developing an effective implementation plan.	2 - 3
Project identity section is incomplete or missing Project objectives and deliverables are not clear or missing.	0 - 1

Communication plan matrix

Performance descriptors	Marks
Overview section is complete Five (5) - six (6) appropriate communication activities are specifically identified. The date (or frequency ) of activity is identified. Someone has responsibility for each communication activity. The target audience is identified and appropriate. The media used for communications are identified and appropriate. Key message points are appropriate.	4 - 5
Overview section is complete Three (3) - four (4) appropriate communication activities are identified Someone has responsibility for each communication activity. The target audience is identified. The media used for communications is identified but not always appropriate. Key message points are included, but not always appropriate.	2 - 3
Overview section is incomplete or missing Less than three appropriate communication activities are identified. Responsibility for any communication activity is not clear or appropriate The target audience is not identified in all cases or missing. The media used for communications is not identified and / or not appropriate. The date (or frequency ) of activity is incomplete or missing	0 - 1

Implementation summary

Performance descriptors	Marks
The task / element to be monitored is appropriate. A clear timeline is identified for the task activities with at least 2 ‘in progress’ measures as well as a completion date The identified metrics are appropriate and justified. Criteria and related corrective action to be undertaken is clear, and the responsibility for taking action is identified.	4 - 5
The logic for selection of monitored activity is not explicit or appropriate Only a single in progress measure is appropriate and justified Criteria and related corrective action to be undertaken is unclear, and / or the responsibility for taking action is not identified	2 - 3
The monitored activity has no contingency (i.e. it is not connected to another activity) Progress measure is not adequately incorporated or scheduled Criteria and related corrective action to be undertaken not included, and/ or no responsibility identified	0 - 1

Change control template

Performance descriptors	Marks
A change control process and correctly completed document is provided. Clear responsibility for completion of change control process is identified. The implication of the required change is discussed coherently An appropriate authority for approval is named. A timetable for new completion (and monitoring) is included.	4 - 5
Change control document completed, however process not explicit Responsibility for change control process is not clear or appropriate. Discussion of implication of the required change is provided, but not sufficiently coherent. Authority for approval is named, but may not be the appropriate level. The timetable for new completion (and monitoring) included is incomplete / incorrect.	2 - 3
Insufficient change control document and process. No responsibility identified / not appropriate. Implication of the change not discussed / not appropriate. Authority for approval missing. Timetable or monitoring missing.	0 - 1

Project closure checklist

Performance descriptors	Marks
Seven (7) to eight (8) sections of closure checklist completed correctly.	4 - 5
Five (5) to six (6) sections closure checklist completed correctly.	2 - 3
Four (4) or less sections of the closure checklist completed correctly.	0 - 1

Reflection

Performance descriptors	Marks
The reflection describes two successes and two areas for improvement from a project. The reflection describes practical and appropriate changes to future behaviour or processes. The challenge faced by the applicant in planning (or implementing) the project is specific. Practical, appropriate and useful advice is offered.	4 - 5
The successes and challenges are described but the future behaviour is not explicit, practical or appropriate. The challenge and advice identified by the applicant is generic .	2 - 3
Fewer than two (2) success and two (2) challenges from the project are identified. No future behaviour is discussed or is irrelevant or impractical. No challenge related to planning (or implementation) or is irrelevant. Recommendation is not practical.	0 - 1

Professional presentation and formatting

Performance descriptors	Marks
Excellent use of language. All information is clearly communicated. Appropriate for a business audience. Document is very well presented, with clear sections, relevant headings and consistent use of styles. Objective of the document is clearly stated. No noticeable spelling or grammatical errors.	4 - 5
Language is understandable. Nearly all information is clearly communicated. Appropriate for a business audience. Document is well presented; sections are apparent and headings make sense. A few inconsistencies in document styles. Objective is apparent. Very few spelling or grammatical errors.	2 - 3
Language lacks clarity. Some information missing. Generally appropriate / not appropriate for a business audience. Separate sections are apparent and/or document styles are inconsistent. Objective is ambiguous. Many spelling or grammatical errors.	0 - 1

Coherence of report

Performance descriptors	Marks
All sections of the report are fully integrated and in no way contradict each other. The overall plan is complete and is comprehensive enough to guide the project.	4 - 5
There are clear relationships between the sections of the plan. Some minor gaps are evident. The plan is complete enough to give general direction to the project.	2 - 3
All the sections required are present; there is some linkage between the plans but significant gaps exist. The project will require significant additional guidance to align with its objectives and scope.	0 - 1