Unit F1 Manage a Project

What is this unit about?

This unit is about managing a project for which you have been given responsibility.

This involves developing and agreeing a plan for the project and monitoring and

controlling implementation of and changes to the plan. It also involves ensuring that the project achieves its key objectives and is completed to the satisfaction of the

project sponsor(s) and any key stakeholders.

Who is this unit for?

The unit is recommended for first line managers and middle managers.

Links with other units

This unit is linked to F2 Manage a programme of complementary projects

in the overall suite of National Occupational Standards for management and leadership.

There is also a suite of National Occupational Standards for project management which are aimed at those in full-time project management roles or whose roles have a significant project management component. Y

Skills

Listed below are the main generic skills which need to be applied in managing projects. These skills are explicit/implicit in the detailed content of the unit and are listed as additional information.

Evaluating

Delegating

Communicating

Setting objectives

Decision-making

Leadership

Motivating

Negotiating

Planning

Problem solving

Information management

Contingency planning

Risk management

Reviewing

Consulting

Monitoring

Thinking systematically

Unit F2 Manage a programme of complementary projects

What is the unit about?

This unit is about managing a specific programme of different projects which are independent but still depend

on each other. Taken together, these projects will contribute to achieving a bigger strategic aim.

Who is the unit for?

The unit is recommended for middle managers and senior managers.

Links with other units

This unit is linked to unit F1 Manage a project in the overall suite of National Occupational Standards for

management and leadership.

Skills

Listed below are the main generic skills which need to be applied in managing a programme of complementary

projects. These skills are explicit/implicit in the detailed content of the unit and are listed as additional information.

Analysing

Acting assertively

Communicating

Managing conflict

Delegating

Decision making

Influencing

Leadership

Motivating

Negotiating

Planning

Problem solving

Questioning

Stress management

Time management

Team building