Project Plans
Each student will submit two project plans: a draft project plan and a final project plan. The first plan is due in Module 2 and the final project plan is due in Module 3. The purpose of the project plans are to demonstrate mastery of project planning using an applied context. The draft project plan includes all of the project plan elements covered in Module 1 and 2. The final project plan includes all of the project plan elements covered in all three modules.
Draft Project Plan 1....
The initial project plan will include the following:
§ Problem, need, or vision statement
§ Project Definition or Statement of Work, which includes the following:
o Project objectives or performance criteria
o Assumptions, constraints, and limitations
o Project work requirements: Summary of deliverables
§ Major responsibilities
§ Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) down to the work package level
§ Preliminary Schedule (with event milestones and exit criteria for each milestone)
Final Project Plan 2
The final project plan will include all the elements of the project plan 1 updated, plus the following elements:
§ Required resources (people-organization, equipment, materials, and facilities)
§ Linear Responsibility Matrix: Project organization chart
§ End-item specifications (such as reference documents, engineering specifications, regulatory codes, etc.)
§ Control system (documentation, procedures, and evaluation)
§ Communication plan (flow of project information to stakeholders)
§ Quality management plan (methods to be utilized to manage quality and project processes)
§ Detailed project schedule (CPM diagram with the critical path identified)
§ Risk response plan
§ Change management plan or amendments procedure
Procedures and Criteria
1. Pick a potential project of interest.
2. The project must meet the following criteria:
§ A job or problem with multiple and sequential tasks
§ Performed only once (not repetitive in nature)
§ Has defined start and end points in time (start time and a deadline)
§ A budget or a limited source of funds
§ A defined scope of work
§ Specific performance requirements
§ More than one person is involved in the project
3. Develop the draft project plan 1 with all of the required elements in Module 2.
4. Update the project plan as you gain more information during the course modules
5. Develop the final project plan during Module 3 and submit via Blackboard
Examples of Possible Projects Group project for another class Home improvement project Auto restoration project Wedding
Graduation party
Senior project (with a group) Business start-up
Theatre production
Product development project Musical recital
Chamber mixer Holiday parade Charity fundraiser Group Vacation