You are a junior project manager. Please review a project that has been recently undertaken in the acquisition of a smaller rival competitor.

Part 1: Selection of Project

Consider how the type of project selected may affect choices regarding management approaches, planning models and strategic alignment.

Part 2: Proposal

Define the scope, aims and objectives.

Explain the criteria used to select the project.

Analyse stakeholder groups, stakeholder issues and stakeholder management strategies.

Part 3: Project planning tool selection

Evaluate 3 different project planning tools approate for the acqusition project.

Analyze project task and phases using selected planning tools

How do the selected tools help in managing of projects (strengths)

How do the selected tools make project managmeent more challenging and how can these challenges be overcome (Limitations)

Conclusion

Part 4: Final Report

Describe some KPIs use to evaluate project's progress

Analysis of risks involved in the project and proposed risk mitigation strategies

Summary of learnings for a new project manager including which aspects can help in securing funding for the project plan.