ProjectMgtProcess.pptVIP

page Break Project Management Project Characteristics Managed change Cross-functional activity Deadlines Systems within systems The future Project management Assignment Preparation Identification, endorsement, project definition Project Organization Work-break-down, work structuring, project planning and risk management Project Management Progress management, people management Project Completion Handling over the results to principal and debriefing What is an assignment ? Is an agreed statement about what the project is A document to use as the basis for all project work Is a single document Embraces scope, structure, organization Basis for a detailed planning Vehicle for communications Goals and Objectivesassignment preparation GOALS : Why are we doing it ? Strategic aims Corporate directions OBJECTIVES : What do we have to do ? What the project alone must achieve How to measure success and achievement Statement of objectives should help to answer the questions : What have we got to accomplish How will we know when we have finished Added value of the assignment preparation approach Clear need of requirements definition Controlled debate encourages Understanding Identification and resolution of issues Commitment The key managers make the key decisions Project Organization To define the roles, responsibilities and objectives of the key project members To establish and show the reporting structure to be used during the project To establish effective working relationships among the various parts of the project and the outside world To enhance working relationships among the project team members Project Organization : Work and Structure - 1 Identify work to be done Identify major areas of work Define boundaries, what is in/out : touch only necessary parts of design Define the new design content Check work sufficient to meet objectives Structure work Group related work items Project Organization : Work and Structure - 2 Divide in sub-projects Tasks as part of the m