ASSIGNMENT
Course Name: Hospital Planning And Hospital Project
Management
Module 4: project Formulation
1. Team Building
Team building is the process of creating and strengthening bonds among team members to
improve collaboration, trust, and productivity. In healthcare and project management,
effective team building enhances coordination, morale, and overall project success.
Purpose: Team building fosters a sense of unity, aligns team members with project goals,
and boosts motivation and communication.
Activities: Common team-building exercises include group discussions, problem-solving
tasks, workshops, and social events.
Benefits: Teams with strong connections are often more resilient, work together more
effectively, and handle stress better, resulting in higher-quality outcomes.
Regular team-building efforts create a positive work culture, leading to better project
outcomes and employee satisfaction.
2. Off-Balance Sheet Projects
Off-balance sheet projects are financial arrangements that do not appear on a company’s
balance sheet but may still be associated with certain assets, liabilities, or risks. These
projects are typically financed through partnerships, leasing, or other arrangements where
assets and liabilities remain outside the primary organization’s financial statements.
Purpose: Off-balance sheet projects reduce financial burden or risk on the company's
balance sheet while still allowing participation in potentially profitable projects.
Examples: Examples include operating leases, joint ventures, or public-private
partnerships in infrastructure projects.
Benefits and Risks: While this approach can lower debt visibility, it may pose risks due
to limited control over the project.
Off-balance sheet projects allow companies to expand their operations without increasing
their recorded debt or asset figures, impacting financial ratios and statements.
3. Planning and Time Management
Planning and time management are essential in project management to ensure that
resources are used efficiently and that the project progresses as expected.
Planning: Involves setting project goals, defining tasks, and outlining the steps needed to
achieve these goals. This includes establishing timelines, budgets, and resource
allocation.
Time Management: Focuses on scheduling tasks, setting deadlines, and prioritizing
activities to meet project objectives on time.
Tools: Gantt charts, task lists, and project management software are often used to keep
the team on schedule and track progress.
Effective planning and time management enable projects to run smoothly, reduce delays, and
help team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
4. Milestone Chart
A milestone chart is a visual representation of major achievements or significant events in a
project timeline. Milestones mark important deadlines, completion points, or key decision
moments, offering a high-level view of the project's progress.
Purpose: Milestone charts help track progress toward key objectives and keep
stakeholders informed.
Structure: Typically organized along a timeline, with each milestone represented as a
distinct point.
Benefits: Provides a clear overview of the project’s progress and helps ensure that all
team members are aligned with major goals and deadlines.
Milestone charts are crucial for communicating progress and keeping the team focused on
reaching significant project phases.
5. Bar Charts
Bar charts are graphical tools used to display data in the form of bars, making it easy to
compare quantities, durations, or other metrics.
Structure: Each bar represents a different category or time period, with the length or
height of the bar indicating value.
Uses in Project Management:
o Task Tracking: Bar charts can show how much time has been spent on each task.
o Comparisons: They allow for side-by-side comparisons, making it easy to
analyze performance metrics.
o Resource Allocation: Used to track how resources are distributed across different
tasks.
