"Provide a structured account of managing a project during the last year. Show how you planned/will plan it, and show how you amended the plan in light of budgeting constraints. Show any contingencies you used. Discuss how you have used/will use ideas from across the module to make sure the project ran/will run more smoothly. (1061 words) UK Open University Level 1 / Year 1 Speciality: Management People Management Grade: Distinction/First Date: June 2012 CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. The Project 2.1 Feasibility 2.2 Project planning 2.3 Budgeting 3 Implementation of the Project 3.1 Motivation 3.2 Managing task performance 3.3 Time management 4. Conclusion 5. References Task 2 1 Past: give at least one example of a way in which your learning skills have improved during this module. 2 Present: give at least one example of a strength and at least one example of a weakness in your learning skills. 3 Future: give at least one example of a way in which you could improve a specific learning skill in the future. (210 words)"

SUMMARY

This report details the recent project of maximising the usable floor space within the Community Support Team office through moving an air conditioning unit to another location, and subsequent redecoration required. It will provide the projects planning, budgeting and contingency arrangements. The influence of three management ideas is also demonstrated. Finally, it will evidence that the project was achieved within its planned budget.

1. Introduction

This report shows the management planning for part of a recent physical restructure of the Community Support Team office. Also explored is the way that the management ideas of motivation, managing task performance and time-management supported the success of the project.

2. The Project

The Community Support Teams recent expansion means that maximising the floor space of our office offers a range of operational benefits…(short extract)