CQUniversity Unit Profile.

This assessment item is an individual assignment worth 40% of the unit marks. 

In this assessment you will apply Lean project management to a case scenario. You will identify and analyse waste, apply the Lean concepts covered in Weeks 1–5, and propose a Lean transformation project. You must answer a set of specific questions and explain the best practices used to achieve the case study outcomes. You will be marked on the coherence and relevance of your answers and on how critically you link theory to practice. All your work must be properly referenced. Further details about this assessment will be provided on Moodle.

GEN AI GUIDANCE LEVEL - AI-ASSISTED (GUIDED COLLABORATION): You may use AI to assist with specific tasks such as drafting text, refining and evaluating your work. You must critically evaluate and modify any AI-generated content you use. A reattempt of this assessment will not be permitted. 

Week 6 Friday (18 Dec 2026) 8:00 pm AEST

Assessment marks and feedback will be returned to students in accordance with the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure

• The student identifies and explains value-added and non-value-added processes, incorporating the Voice of Customer for each process.
• The student identifies at least five wastes and supports their analysis with screenshots showing two examples, including visible timing.
• The student develops a Lean transformation project proposal that aligns with Lean thinking principles.
• The student provides a well-reasoned explanation for selecting either Waterfall or Agile project management, considering project needs and characteristics.
• The student creates a change management plan using the ADKAR model, addressing each component in relation to the project.
• The student reflects critically on their use of Generative AI in this assessment, including its benefits, its limitations and its effect on their learning.
• The student ensures all AI-generated and personal content is correctly referenced using Harvard style, with proper citation and formatting.

• Harvard (author-date)

This part of Assessment 2 is a group written report worth 40% of Assessment 2 (16% of the unit marks).

The purpose of this assessment is to help you develop and demonstrate your skills in the use of Lean management concepts, principles, and arguments. You are particularly required to apply Lean leadership principles on a case study (Lean transformation project) by using the concepts covered during the term. You are required to demonstrate how the Lean transformation would enable the shift from the current state to the future state using value stream mapping. You are also required to apply a quality control tool to illustrate how to successfully lead and deliver Lean transformations for projects. You will be assessed on how clearly you present and justify your solutions. You must reflect critically on how Lean theory applies in practice. All work must be properly referenced. 

For this assessment, you will work in groups of 3-5 students within your tutorial class in consultation and approval of your tutor. Online students may collaborate with other online students or complete the assessment individually with the approval of unit coordinator.  Groups must be finalised and emailed to your tutor by the end of Week 6. Further details will be provided on Moodle.

GEN AI GUIDANCE LEVEL - AI-ASSISTED (GUIDED COLLABORATION): You may use AI to assist with specific tasks such as drafting text, refining and evaluating your work. You must critically evaluate and modify any AI-generated content you use. A reattempt of this assessment will not be permitted. 

Week 10 Friday (29 Jan 2027) 8:00 pm AEST

Assessment marks and feedback will be returned to students in accordance with the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure

• The students use a weighted decision matrix to determine the prioritised Lean transformation project.
• The students provide each group member biodata, schedule of group meetings and an initial digital Kanban board.
• The students provide evidence of the Kanban board from Weeks 7–10 by documenting project progress.
• The students apply Lean leadership principles effectively within the project context.
• The students provide current and future state value stream maps along with appropriate explanation.
• The students develop a Fishbone diagram and provide discussion on its relevance and effectiveness.
• The students reflect on their groupwork experience, including how the team collaborated, the challenges they faced and what they learned.
• The students ensure clarity of language and grammar, comprehensive coverage of the assessment criteria, and correct citations and referencing. 

• Harvard (author-date)

This part of Assessment 2 is a presentation worth 60% of Assessment 2 (24% of the unit marks).

You will present your Lean transformation project and respond to questions about your work. The presentation will assess your understanding of the Lean leadership principles and management control tools applied in your project, and your ability to explain and justify your project decisions.

GEN AI GUIDANCE LEVEL - NO GEN AI USE: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

Week 10 Friday (29 Jan 2027) 8:00 pm AEST

Presentation slides are due in Week 10. Presentations will be conducted during the scheduled tutorial classes in Week 11. A separate Zoom session will be scheduled for distance learning students.

Assessment marks and feedback will be returned to students in accordance with the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure

• The student demonstrates a clear understanding of the Lean transformation project and the Lean principles and tools applied.
• The student explains and justifies project decisions and outcomes.
• The student responds effectively to questions about the work.
• The student presents clearly and keeps to the allocated time.

• Harvard (author-date)

This assessment item involves an online quiz worth 20% of the unit marks. The quiz will evaluate your knowledge and understanding of topics and material covered during the term.

• Only one attempt will be allowed.
• The quiz will be closed-book test.
• The quiz will be conducted in Week 12.
• The quiz will cover the content from Weeks 1 to 11 (lectures, tutorials, and recommended readings).
• When you attempt the quiz, the questions will be randomly selected from a pool of questions based on each weekly topic and displayed to you.
• The quiz will consist of 40 questions (multiple-choice and/or true/false) with a time limit of 40 minutes.
• Once you start the quiz, the timer will begin to count down and cannot be paused. You must finish your attempt before it expires (Open attempts will automatically be submitted).
• This assessment is exempted from the 72-hour submission grace period and must be completed during  Week 12.
• A reattempt of this assessment will also not be permitted.

GEN AI GUIDANCE LEVEL - CUSTOM OR TASK-SPECIFIC AI USE: You must not use Gen AI at any point during this assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

For on-campus students, the quiz will be conducted in-class during the scheduled tutorial classes in Week 12. A separate Zoom session will be scheduled for distance learning students

The online quiz will be marked by the Moodle computer program upon submission. Marks will be released after the quiz has been closed.

• Each question carries equal marks.
• There are no penalties for incorrect answers.

• Harvard (author-date)