Summary 4 1.0 Introduction 5 3.0 Project Implementation 5 3.1 Implementation Planning 5 3.1.1 Project Brief 5 3.1.2 Work Breakdown Structure 6 3.1.3 Sub Units 7 3.2 Project Implementation Control 7 3.2.1 Control Point Identification Chart 7 3.2.2 Milestone Charts 8 3.2.3 Project and Budget Control Charts 9 3.2.4 Network Diagrams 10 4.0 Use of a Gantt Chart 10 5.0 Project Evaluation Techniques 12 5.1 Project Constraints 13 5.2 Project Stakeholders 13 5.3 Goals, Objectives, and Project
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multiple issues related to this project. Reichart, a previous assistant project manager was assigned his first, The Trophy Project, project as project manager. From the beginning it seemed that he was in over his head, since they were already over budget and under schedule. Due to his lack of experience as project manager, it seemed that he was not respected among the functional managers. They were taking advantage of his position to charge direct labor time and also taking the advantage to work
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Chapter 4 DEFINING THE PROJECT Chapter Outline 1. Step one: Defining the project scope A. Employing a project scope checklist 1. Project objective 2. Deliverables 3. Milestones 4. Technical requirements 5. Limits and exclusions 6. Review with customer 2. Step two: Establishing project priorities 3. Step three: Creating the work breakdown structure A. Major groupings found in a WBS B. WBS development 4. Step four: Integrating the WBS with
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Answers to Review Questions 1. C, E. A project creates a unique product, service, or result and has defi ned start and fi nish dates. Projects must have resources in order to bring about their results, and they must meet the quality standards outlined in the project plan. Interrelated activities are not projects because they don ’ t meet the criteria for a project. Project management processes are a means to manage projects, and processes used to generate profi ts or increase market share do
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All aspects of project management are extremely crucial, however, the project budget is undoubtedly the most scrutinize-able facet. We can define cost by using Google, we can define cost by using Webster,...I prefer to use a cliché! Cost is what it takes to get the job done! When one attempts to determine the budget of a project they must take several factors into consideration. First, one must create a plan managing cost (Schwalbe, 2014). This step seems basic, yet when we break this step down
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Welcome to Week 1! Project Scope Definition and WBS In this course, we will explore project cost and schedule control! The focus of this week is developing the scope and the work breakdown structure (WBS). We will use the WBS to specifically detail the tasks required to complete any project. The scope is the starting document of a project. It defines the project. The WBS is created from the scope and is the basis on which several other project documents, such as the budget and schedule, will be derived
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION Project Management is the leading a project team and ensuring that a project is completed on schedule, within budget, and meets its goals. (Bagranoff et al.2002). Trevor L. Young (1999), Defines project managements as the dynamic process utilizing the appropriate resources of the organization in a controlled and structured manner, employed to achieve a change clearly defined with specific objectives identified as strategic needs. The process is always associated
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Did they consider other solutions? Project was planned in a “vacuum” Pricing research was only conducted after original high quote by EID Did not pursue other options Project Scope Planning and Scheduling Cost Estimating Project Planning Quality Progress Monitoring and Control Cost Control Contracting for Engineering and Construction Services Communication and People Management Risk Identification and Management Facility Startup and Project Closeout Why do
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automation is the use of computerised system/s to control some or all of a home’s functions and features automatically. A home automation system can include: ; Access control ; Irrigation systems ; Data networks ; Pool and spa systems ; CCTV ; Distributed audio ; Energy management ; Home cinema ; HVAC controls ; Lighting control ; Security systems ; Structured wiring ; Telephones and communications ; Window covering controls Home automation may also allow home functions
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written and oral communications that take place during the Program lifecycle. This Communication Plan will be an integral part of the overall Program Management Plan and will be a staple reference document in the <Program Name> Program. * Scope Enter text here * * References * Program Centralized Document Repository Enter text here * * External References Enter text here * Document Maintenance Enter text here
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