This project will contain several components; please read carefully as you
must include each one in order to obtain full credit.

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Project Overview

· In at least 2 paragraphs, explain the following

· Project Purpose

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Any contextual background required to understand the situation, constraints, etc.

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Your role as project manager (Do you have a team? Are you an independent contractor? Etc.)

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Scope Statement – (See pages 107, 109 for examples)

· Include a scope statement that provides clear details of the project, deliverables

· In at least 1 paragraph, explain any potential for scope creep and the measures you will take to prevent it

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Work Breakdown Structure (see pages 144, 160 for examples)

· Demonstrate your allocation of project costs based on identified components or phases

· You do not have to use the same phases as listed in the examples; rather, create some that make sense to your projects. You can include items such as direct labor, equipment, supplies, subcontractor expenses, documentation/regulatory work, etc.

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AON Network for the Project (see p. 181 for example)

· Must contain grid squares for each activity that lists

· Number of days

· Target start and end dates

· Must identify the critical path on the network

· Include 1 paragraph discussing if/when non-critical activities can be dropped

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Resource Allocation Schedule by Phase (see p. 264 for example)

· A listing of all resources (human, equipment, etc.) required for each phase/activity during each week of the project in tabular format (this means make a table with columns/rows)

· Include 1-2 paragraphs providing details of the resources needed/listed

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Progress & Performance Measurement

· Create a matrix or other means of ensuring tasks are on schedule and resources are available

· Include 1-2 paragraphs explaining how you would use this tool as the PM

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Project Closure (see p. 544 for an example)

· Include a checklist or other tool that allows you to ensure you’ve met client requirements as listed in the scope statement, as well as retain comments for areas of improvement in the future

· Summary (At least 3 paragraphs)

· What do you think will be the most challenging parts of this project?

· How would you use automation to better manage the project?

· Are there any tools or steps not required in this assignment that you would find useful as a PM? If so, what are they?