BS4S05 Developing the Professional Group Project Report 2013
Project description
Completion of Report
The document should comprise two separate elements
Part One Group Report : Project
A description of the event / activity and its execution as if to a client written and presented in formal business report style i.e. Structured, objective, third person
Part Two Group Report : Process
This document uses theory to critically analyse the performance of the group as a whole and of individuals within it. Cover page
This should include the following information:
Module Title
Project Title
Group name (if applicable)
Programme/Award title
Members enrolment numbersSection 1 – IntroductionThis section should focus on the aims and objectives of the project, which could be developed from your initial proposal. It should take into account any changes that were made to the outline in the proposal that were made as a direct result of feedback (formal and informal).
Details such as the date of project, where it was undertaken etc. should also be included in this section.
(300-500 words)Section 2 – Planning/methods stageThis should focus on the process by which you developed the project from its inception to completion. Attention should be made to the dates and could also focus on areas such as planning, negotiations, meetings etc (and where appropriate referencing theories associated with these issues).
Where applicable any secondary research undertaken in developing the project should also be included, including journals, magazines, web sites etc. but also any theoretical concepts brought in from other subject areas or previous knowledge obtained on other modules/courses.
(1000 – 1200 words)
Section 3 – Outcomes A complete evaluation of the project itself in terms of the success (or otherwise) of the project, including analysis of feedback received (can be qualitative or quantitative). It should also contain clear conclusions that are related to the feedback and any recommendations you may have in terms of how things could have been planned/organised more effectively.
(500 – 800 words)Part 2 – Group Process reportAn evaluation of the group’s and individual’s behaviours and attitudes during the course of the project. You should look at areas such as:
Group roles and dynamics – including Learning Styles, Belbin, Tuckman etc.
Conflict and conflict resolution (including negotiation)
Synergy – existence of or lack of
Communication process
Management and Leadership
The structure of the report can either be undertaken on a time basis or use the above as section headings.
(1000 – 1500 words)
TheoryYour narrative should be underpinned by appropriate theory eg Kolb, Belbin, Tuckman, Honey & Mumford etc etc
You should support all your evidence with appropriate references, cited and listed in accordance with Harvard conventions
AppendicesEach report should be supplemented by any materials that support the comments / descriptions / observations made in the reports.
