Chapter 4 - Defining The Project_2 - Defining the Project...

Defining the Project
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Defining the Project
Defining the Project
Step 1: Defining the Project Scope
Step 2: Establishing Project Priorities
Step 3: Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
Step 4: Integrating the WBS with the Organization
Step 5: Coding the WBS for the Information
System

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Step 1: Defining the Project Scope
Step 1: Defining the Project Scope
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Project Scope
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A definition of the end result or mission of the project
—a product or service for the client/customer—in
specific, tangible, and measurable terms.
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Purpose of the Scope Statement
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To clearly define the deliverable(s) for the end user.
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To focus the project on successful completion
of its goals.
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To be used by the project owner and participants
as a planning tool and for measuring project success.

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Project Scope Checklist
Project Scope Checklist
1. Project objective
2. Deliverables
3. Milestones
4. Technical requirements
5. Limits and exclusions
6. Reviews with customer

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Project Scope: Terms and Definitions
Project Scope: Terms and Definitions
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Scope Statements
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Also called statements of work (SOW)
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Project Charter
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Can contain an expanded version of scope statement
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A document authorizing the project manager to initiate
and lead the project.
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Scope Creep
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The tendency for the project scope to expand over
time due to changing requirements, specifications, and
priorities.

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Step 2: Establishing Project Priorities
Step 2: Establishing Project Priorities
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Causes of Project Trade-offs
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Shifts in the relative importance of criterions related
to cost, time, and performance parameters
• Budget–Cost
• Schedule–Time
• Performance–Scope
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Managing the Priorities of Project Trade-offs
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Constrain: a parameter is a fixed requirement.