Within the field of project management, proven best practice techniques and strategies when implementing new IT projects are crucial to ensure that they meet their scope, time, and cost goals, satisfy the customer/sponsor and, meet their main objectives (Schwalbe 2010, p.15). This essay examines successful examples of project initiation and planning decisions through an analysis of the ResNet Case Study. Five actions undertaken by the project manager and senior management in the initiation phases are forwarded. Each action will be vetted regarding good project management practice forwarded by Schwalbe (Schwalbe, 2010). Additionally, two other possible actions are shared. In the project planning component, five suggestions for improving the …show more content…
In her examination of Project Integration Management in Chapter 4, Schwalbe forwards the importance of creating a project charter to officially initiate projects because the document formally recognizes the existence of a project, and provides direction on the project's objectives and management in this case study context, at the time of the project, NWA did not use official project charters. The decision by Peeter to initiate the project prior to formal approval, which might have ordinarily inhibited the project because of unclear requirements and expectations, (the case study documents he had about 20 staff engaged in various capacities), in fact, helped it get off to a good start. Consequently, Peeter’s decision to form a strong team (Schwalbe, 2010) at the project's inception created a momentum that contributed to its eventual success. It also exemplifies Peeter’s suitability as project manager because of his understanding of the need to use best practice techniques and strategies to exceed his stakeholder expectations in relation to the ResNet Beta project
In order for an organization to remain successful, it must be able to fulfill its day-to-day operations without mistakes. If these demands cannot be met, a new project must be created in order to stay in business and ahead of the competition. If an organization has a problem, they can benefit from fixing it by following a formal process for identifying, selecting, initiating, and planning projects (Valacich, 2009).
In this report, we analysed and evaluate the project management of the case: The case, The PCNet Project (A): Project Risk Management in an IT integration Project. We had look into the project definition phase of the PCNet project and discuss some of the problems that emerged during the project in relation to project definition phase. We also evaluated the role of the PCNet project manager and discussed some of the core skillsets demanded by the job role. The risk management aspect of the PCNet project was also studied in our report. Lastly we made recommendations to address the dilemma faced by Jack Muller, the project manager for the PCNet project.
The paper is divided into three sections, the first of which will establish a timeline of events. This project background will serve as a case study for the analysis in the following section that will be structured such that each of the previously mentioned facets will be independently analyzed and contrasted with project management principles. Finally the paper will conclude with a summary of the analysis and recommendations based on
There are five major variables to consider when starting a major IT projects and there are scope, time, cost, quality, and risk. Most major IT projects will require a project manager to handle to overseeing of the project. The project management refers to the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to achieve specific targets within specified budget and time constraints. Project managers activities will include the planning of the work, assessing the risk, estimating the costs required to complete the project, and several other important duties. As in other areas of business, Project management for
This course provides the foundation for successful project planning, organization, and implementation within the realm of information technology. The course uses real-world examples and identifies common mistakes and pitfalls in project management. Topics covered include project scoping, estimating, budgeting, scheduling and staffing, tracking and controlling, and software tools for project management.
IT projects are influenced by various factors that ultimately cause a project to either reach successful completion or face heavy challenges. Planning is one of the key factors among these. Good planning comprises of determining project objectives, documenting those objectives, allocation of clear responsibility and accountability of various tasks, creating schedule by taking into account scope and budget specifications and continuous revision to the plan based on evaluation. Additionally, maintaining control over schedule, scope and budget, is another factor that plays an important role. Certain factors like organizational changes, technological changes etc also have a big impact on IT projects.
With the exceptional growth in technology, the present day projects are often large and complex involving a significant risk. So, a Project Management Methodology enables the delivery organization to handle these projects comprehensively, systematically and in an integrated manner, which results in strategic, tactical and operational benefits.
* Development began in late 2002 and was to be completed in 12 months’ time.
* Write clearly and concisely about issues in IT project management using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
In “Response of IT Project Management: Infamous Failures, Classic Mistakes, and Best Practices”, R.Ryan Nelson (2007) argued that the best way to avoid classical mistakes and finally stay away from infamous failure is to use best practices proactively and knowledgeably. He also suggested that project managers focus on people and process, institute their own best practices, and improve best practices by identifying the problems most occurs in specific project and using the matrix.
This document is an annotated outline for a Project Management Plan, adapted from the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and IEEE Standard for Project Management Plans. The Project Management Plan is considered to be a “Best Practice” template by the ETS Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO).
Project Integration Management – management of all processes to ensure proper coordination of the project.
With a specific end goal to improve the probability of a venture achieving a fruitful conclusion, the dangers or potential issues for an undertaking should be distinguished at an early stage and suitable countermeasures must be created. The main purpose of the report is the evaluation and analysis of the project management: (The PCNet Project (A): Project Risk Management in an IT integration Project). The project definition phase of the PCNet project will be discussed in the report and also some of the difficulties that has been faced during the project regarding the definition phase of the project. The paper will also focus on the role of the PCNet project manager andexamined a portion of the center skillsets requested by the employment part. The feature of the risk management (PCNet project) was also considered in the given report. Lastly the recommendations are also given to report the problem faced by Jack Muller, the project manager for the PCNet project.
This assignment will address three areas of project management that stood out while taking this program. Project integrated management, project communication, and project stakeholder management. A discussion on how they are executed will be presented. As more courses were taken during this project management graduate program, many of the project management concepts became clear and revealed more of the interdependencies and intricate dynamics that are required for successful project management.
This case study is about environmental climate, the stakeholders’ role in project environment, the cost of increasing resources within an organisation, and also growing capability of information technology, the need to conduct project at different places for companies to adopt availability of competence project development in an environment, and also promote inexpensive manpower elsewhere. Organisations has several fully fledged projects conducted by different large scale projects, however such projects are called project of projects that influence by stakeholders throughout the project life cycle, due to the risk associated with misaligned perception the integration of various projects environment becomes challenge, i.e. cost, schedule, quality, human resources and communication.