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In order to sustain a competitive advantage and/or deliver value for money, both the private and public sectors must rigorously adhere to the traditionally accepted concepts, theories and elements of Strategic Management and Strategic Project Management”.

Project : 2016 summer Olympics in Rio
Sponsor: Brazilian Olympic committee


1. An introduction that positions the project within a wider political, environmental, social, technological, legal and economic context and explains the rational for its inception and implementation. 10% – recommended word count: 420
2. A detailed analysis of the management of the project covering all the relevant aspects of project management involved.
20% – recommended word count: 880
3. A critical evaluation of the management of the project in the context of contemporary project management research and knowledge and the writer’s own experience.
30% – recommended word count: 1400
4. The lessons learned from the conception, initiation and management of the project.
20% – recommended word count: 880
5. Observations and conclusions on the analysis, evaluation and lessons learned, recommendations for future projects and what the student learned about project management from the assignment.
10% – recommended word count: 420

What did they actually do or not do in terms of the following knowledge areas:
* Stakeholder / communications management
* Configuration / change management /governance
* Scope management
* Schedule management
* Cost management
* Quality management
* Risk/issue management
* Procurement / contracts management
Project Events:
* What happened before and during the project? Good or bad points
* How was this dealt with?
* How was it communicated or escalated?
* What was done or not done according to best project management practices?

Strategic Management and Strategic Project Management