3.0 Introduction After discussing the literature preview in the previous chapter, this chapter will discuss about the project planning phase and methodology use in the project. The sub topics is described and determined by the model to be used. Methodology is the function of selecting the objectives of the project and establishing the policies, procedures and programs necessary for achieving them. It involves planning for schedule development, budget development, project administration, leadership styles and conflict management. It is very important because project planning can eliminate or reduce uncertainty, improve efficiency of the operation, obtain a better understanding of the objective etc. The chapter will end with a questionnaire and analysis of the questionnaire. …show more content…
Some developers use prototyping model, RAD model, Spiral Model and so on. CALPAS is designed using V-Shaped Model because it is simple and easy to use; each phase has specific deliverables, higher chance of success over the waterfall model due to the early development of test plans during the life cycle, works well for small projects where requirements are easily understood and so
A Methodology is a model which the managers employ in the design, implementation and achievement of their project objectives. It contains the guidelines required for managing a project.
The first step will be to look at the goals of the project, and align them with the mission of the company. Systematically, the project will be broken into phases: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Budgeting, Evaluating, and Reporting. Each phase will be further broken down into tasks and placed into a work breakdown structure. From this view, one is able to see the entire project duration, critical path, and milestones. The Planning phase is integral in any project. This phase of the project defines project objectives, mission, goals, and approach. In addition, outlining key elements of the project is critical: performance expectations, risks analysis, and contingency plans. However, after completion
1. Use of phase gate model and project management tools same as traditional. On top of this, the Primavera software was used for the scheduling of the project.l
• Prepare a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that adds to the project begun last week. Check to ensure the project’s triple constrains are still valid. Address the following items in your paper: o Phase I – Update SOWa. • Using the SOW from last week, review and update it based on course material acquired during the last week. Include in the update the SMART requirements for the project. 1) • Identify the specific tasks required to complete each item listed on the SOW. Identify the resources required to accomplish each task.2) o Phase II – Project Schedule and Budget Update b. • Arrange the tasks into a schedule that takes into consideration the required dependencies between tasks. Computerized project management software is required. 1) • Present the schedule in either PERT or Gantt chart format. Identify the critical path through the network. 2) • Review the network results and compare to the project’s triple constraint. Specifically compare the following: 3) o Timing o Budget o Project specifications (scope and SMART)
The aim is to complete the project with the traditional sequence, following the stages from the planning stage to the completion stage. Also, more emphasis will be given to human and physical resources, which should make it easier to exploit all constraints associated with the project and making it a priority.
The nature and scope of a project is determined at the initiation stage. This involves analyzing the business needs, developing goals, budgets, tasks, deliverables, and the stakeholder analysis. The project planning stage determines the planning team, develops the scope, and identifies work breakdown structure and activities that will be needed to complete deliverables. The planning stage also estimates time and cost activities, develop schedule and risk plan, and gain formal approval for work to begin. The executing stage involves all processes used to meet the project requirement and involves managing people and resources. The process that entails the identification of potential problems and
The material that follows is only a brief overview of some planning methods and actions that should be a regular part of your organization’s activities. Additionally, a discussion of some key concepts related to effective management and leadership for project managers is included.
Among the major factors involved in the successful completion of a PhD programme are project planning and time management. Therefore, defining and clarifying the scope and objectives of a project and breaking down the work into tasks and subtasks are crucial in order to achieve the set objectives, assess the projected timing and duration and prioritise key tasks with regard to importance and urgency. Frequent monitoring of progress against the plan constitute an essential part of the project review (assessment) process and are essential in order to ensure that the project is progressing successfully [1].
Choosing a right methodology for the project management enables the organization to tackle the projects comprehensively, systematically, and an approach to assess the risks and difficulties that large projects encompass. It also offers benefits at the strategic, tactical and operational levels to an organization. The two basic, most popular methodologies are: Waterfall Model (which is also known as Traditional Model) and Agile Model. Both of these models are being adopted by the managers for successful completion of the projects.
All of subjects in project management are very important. However, there are several of them that I personally really keen on including defining project approach and scope, managing project stakeholders, dealing with uncertainty and managing project execution. Looking in more detail at all of those aspects, understanding of project scope is necessary because it require us to understand scope planning which is a critical step in defining project scope including requirement and deliverables called work break structure (WBS) to establish project based line. The establishment of work break down structures (WBS) can minimize the scope creep during the project execution. In term of managing stakeholders, the identification of stakeholders who directly and indirectly influenced by the project and assessing their interest through an active and an effective communication is crucial in the project. Furthermore, the term dealing with uncertainty also help us to evaluate whether scope of the project have been completely understood or not. Indeed, building team and managing human resources in the project are equally essential as well as managing conflicts.
In order to achieve their business objective, project management and the used methodology are key factor which will be responsible for the success or failure of this project.
To make the purpose of the project will successfully achieve, the following parameters are taken for study:
The Project Management Plan (PMP) provides the general overview and establishes specific strategies and milestones for the preparation of study notes and delivery of presentation on the topic “Developing the Project Team “. The PMP will define the project 's requirements and expectations. This document will be updated as required, if there is any change in the subsidiary management plans.
In the initial phase, our team accessed the requirements of the project that was going was to be developed and made the different plans for the execution of the project. The plans were different in nature according to the implementation required of the project. The emphasis was on choosing the right mix of technology and ease of implementation. The strategy formulation was based on the using the optimum skills and talent available with the team.
This report will consist of the recommended sections a project plan should possess. These sections include a framework, necessary