Assignment

There are many different methodologies for planning and scheduling a project. For this Assignment, you will develop a Gantt chart that depicts key project activities, time allotted for each activity, and when each activity is scheduled to begin. To do so, you will need to consider dependencies. Some activities will be sequential, others may be simultaneous, and some may overlap.

Note: You may create your own Gantt chart using Excel, or search for and download a Gantt chart template.

• Using a Gantt chart, construct a project schedule.

• In 2-3 paragraphs of your project plan, explain the estimating techniques used to develop your project schedule. Provide rationale for why these techniques will be effective.

Part: Strategies for Maintaining the Project Budget

A project begins with an approved budget. Too often, however, unless the budget is meticulously managed, budget overruns occur. Health care administrators must ensure that the project management process includes careful oversight on spending. In 2-3 pages, describe the project budget key success factors including the following:

• Analyze at least three strategies that can be applied for due diligence and maintaining oversight of the project budget.

• Explain at least two challenges each of these strategies might present and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Compare the positive outcomes that might result from each strategy.

Part: Risk Management, Quality Management, and Sustainability

Even the most straightforward and well-planned project can be impacted by unexpected circumstances. Anticipating risks is a key part of project management, and one that a health care administrator or manager must ensure is taken into consideration by the project team. Additionally, If not carefully monitored, budget and time constraints can take a toll on the quality of a project. Create a 2-4 page risk management and quality management plan, which includes the following:

• Describe how you plan to manage risks for your project.
• Analyze strategies for managing quality within your project.
• Analyze strategies for sustainability of your project.
• Describe at least two tools and/or techniques you plan to use to manage quality and defend why you chose those tools.