Ongoing business projects such as taking responsibility for delivering one component of a bigger project, for example: ‘major’ You might have responsibility for the food and beverage elements of a function but not responsibility for staffing, security, entertainment or other aspects of the event You may be asked to handle the purchase of tables and chairs for a refurbished restaurant but not be involved in the planning and building stages, the decoration or the development of new menus You may be asked to undertake specified market research activities if the venue has embarked on a wider project to attract a new target market. Class Activity Discussion – Trainer asks students to identify and describe a range of small industry-related project identifying what is involved in each. Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Trainer highlights that there is commonly a need when managing a small project to cooperate, collaborate and consult with others in relation to the project explaining there may need to consult with: Other supervisors from other departments or sections Managers of other divisions or areas Owners of the business Staff from relevant operational departments The client there is a person/organisation paying for an event/function Attendees at an event/function to determine their needs, wants and preferences Providers and suppliers these are the businesses who sell you the goods and – services needed to undertake/support the implementation of a project Government authorities and agencies to determine legal compliance requirements, and to solicit support and assistance with implementation of the project. The requirement to consult with others frequently/usually extends beyond the vital planning phase into the implementation stages of the project. Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Trainer states the following have proved effective in engaging with staff in project work: Develop dedicated project teams Discuss the project at staff meetings, team briefings and similar Hold a special staff meeting (or series of meetings) with a sole focus on the project.
Ongoing business projects such as taking responsibility for delivering one component of a bigger ‘major’ project, for example: You might have responsibility for the food and beverage elements of a function but not responsibility for staffing, security, entertainment or other aspects of the event You may be asked to handle the purchase of tables and chairs for a refurbished restaurant but not be involved in the planning and building stages, the decoration or the development of new menus You may be asked to undertake specified market research activities if the venue has embarked on a wider project to attract a new target market. Class Activity – Discussion Trainer asks students to identify and describe a range of small industry-related project identifying what is involved in each. Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Trainer highlights that there is commonly a need when managing a small project to cooperate, collaborate and consult with others in relation to the project explaining there may need to consult with: Other supervisors from other departments or sections Managers of other divisions or areas Owners of the business Staff from relevant operational departments The client there is a person/organisation paying for an event/function Attendees at an event/function to determine their needs, wants and preferences Providers and suppliers – these are the businesses who sell you the goods and services needed to undertake/support the implementation of a project Government authorities and agencies to determine legal compliance requirements, and to solicit support and assistance with implementation of the project. The requirement to consult with others frequently/usually extends beyond the vital planning phase into the implementation stages of the project. Slide Slide No Trainer Notes Trainer states the following have proved effective in engaging with staff in project work: Develop dedicated project teams Discuss the project at staff meetings, team briefings and similar Hold a special staff meeting (or series of meetings) with a sole focus on the project.
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