Aim of Assignment:
• Create a Project Charter, Requirements Traceability Matrix & Work Break Down Structure with Activities
• Apply scope change management processes
• Demonstrate understanding of project planning through the analysis of a case study
PART I:
PROJECT CHARTER, WBS/Activities, SCOPE CHANGES
Select a project. The project can be:
• One that you are presently involved in or project happening in the future in which you will be involved - either business or social project.
• A hypothetical but relevant project
A. Produce a PROJECT CHARTER, using the template herein
• Problem / Opportunity Statement
• Strategic Alignment
• Benefits, KPIs
• Cost, Timeframe, Risks,
B. Produce a REQUIREMENTS TRACEABILITY MATRIX using the template herein, list 4 requirements then trace to features in the final deliverables
C. Create a WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE with ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES using the template herein: (list format, not chart format).
D. Describe a possible SCOPE CHANGE requested by the sponsor. Fully evaluate the requested change.
PART II
CASE STUDY: "Goal Definition and Performance Indicators in Soft Projects"
Part B can be undertaken as a GROUP assignment
In answering the case study, make any necessary but reasonable assumptions. Support any answers wil direct reference to the text in the case study
1. What are the:
Benefits (4). And suggest one suitable KPI for one of the benefits (4)
Strategic alignment (4)
2. Describe one specific project planning problem encountered in this project, and how it may have been avoided or better managed.
3. Describe one specific example of good project planning in the project.