michelle simpson assignment #2

Michelle Simpson

Introduction to Project Management-MGT5164

Jovica Riznic

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Michelle Simpson Project Management Plan July 25, 2016

CONTENTS

Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Project Objectives .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Deliverables: .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Milestones: ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

Limits & Exclusions: ............................................................................................................................................. 4

Customer Reviews: ................................................................................................................................................ 4

Assumptions .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Constraints ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Project Dependencies .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Scope Statement ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Project: ................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Project Objective: .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Deliverables: .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Milestones: ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Limits & Exclusions: ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Work Breakdown Structure ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Guideline Chart...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Network Charts and Diagrams ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Task Chart ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Critical Path (Time Sensitive) ............................................................................................................................... 9

Non-Critical Path (Non-Sensitive)......................................................................................................................... 9

Schedule Plan .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

Project Schedule .................................................................................................................................................. 10

Schedule Projections ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Budget Plan ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Foundation & Landscape ..................................................................................................................................... 11

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Outside Work ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Inside Work ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Risk Registry ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) Chart ....................................................................................... 12

Quality Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Acceptance Testing Process/Project Metrics ............................................................................................................... 13

Human Resources Requirement .................................................................................................................................. 14

Responsibility Assignment Matrix .............................................................................................................................. 15

Issue and Change Management Plan ........................................................................................................................... 15

Lessons Learned .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Mary Jo and Liam Spencer have been married for just over 10 months and are interested in

building a new house on the property they received as a wedding gift. Currently they are

residing with Mary Jo’s parents to save, during this process. Mary Jo and Liam lived on their

own prior to the relationship, have terminated their rental agreements, have various furnishings,

and household items. Together they have established $50,000.00 in savings, to contribute

towards their ‘dream’ home. The balance of $300,000.00 being financed with the bank they

have chosen.

Together they have determined the entire house design, floor plan, specifications, and necessities

for its completion. A purchase has been made with an outside company for an in-ground pool,

which is briefly discussed in this project management plan. Permits have been initiated with the

city, plans have been approved, land surveys are complete, utility companies have located all

underground requirements and excavation is ready to begin. The move in date they have

specified is June 25th, 2016.

A project manager has been hired to implement an effective project management plan. As their

project manager, it is my responsibility to ensure the stakeholders maintain key roles in the

project management plan’s development, establishing a complete overview of the entire project

from its initiation to completion. Determining the most effective strategies are established,

maintained, modified and met accordingly, within the customers’ specifications, throughout the

course of the project.

The project management plan begins with the project objectives, deliverables, milestones, limits

and exclusions, leading into the customers’ reviews. These are documented for current and

future decisions necessary for stakeholders to maintain a common understanding of the entire

project scope. Followed by assumptions, to provide additional input and knowledge for a clearer

comprehension overall. Constraints outline the availability of resources necessary to manage the

project accordingly. Work breakdown structure and network diagrams clearly illustrate budget

expectations, the duration and individuals involved in the various processes necessary for the

completion of the project for new project members. The budget plan is extremely critical,

establishing financial strategies throughout the project from initiation to end, ensuring deadlines

are met, contractors are hired, materials are accessible, and guaranteeing limits are monitored

accordingly.

Throughout the project period, stakeholders must be informed regarding modifications, updates,

etc. in advance of potential issues and solutions the project experiences. Within the early stages

of the project an issue and change management plan is established to reduce risk in the best

interests of the customer, to ensure customer satisfaction. Project dependencies describe internal

and external factors which are involved with the success of the project completion. Project

metrics measures how the project is performing compared to what was forecasted and expected.

To guarantee success, all project team members and stakeholders must completely understand

their roles and responsibilities in order to fulfill the necessary requirements of the project from

beginning to end. This breakdown will be found within the human resources section. With the

implementation of this project management plan, Mary Jo and Liam Spencer will obtain their

dream home within their stipulated guidelines.

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PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The project objective is the first part within the project scope, it sets the stage for developing a

project plan, and answers the questions, such as what, when, and how much.

The project objective is to successfully plan, organize, and complete the design of Mary Jo and

Liam Spencer’s dream home within a 2-month period, without exceeding a cost of $300,000.00.

DELIVERABLES:

Deliverables are expected outputs over the life of the project. During the early design phase of

the project is a list of specifications. Here are the main requirements Mary Jo and Liam Spencer

have for their dream home:

2500 square foot home consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 4-piece and 1 2-piece washroom

Additional finished basement containing guest suite, 4-piece washroom, theater room and

games room

Modern chef’s kitchen with appliances, such as dishwasher, refrigerator, gas burner grill,

double wall oven, wine fridge and microwave

Hardwood and ceramic throughout, with in floor heating, as set out in plan

2nd floor laundry area with high efficiency front load washer and dryer

High efficiency HEPA furnace, central air, and central vacuum

Attached 2 car garage, concrete driveway, with curbs and lighting

12X18 outdoor concrete deck between pool and the back of the house

In-ground rectangular swimming pool 18X28 with 3-foot concrete deck and iron fence, will

be full responsibility of pool contractor, as set out in purchase agreement

MILESTONES:

Milestones are significant events in a project that occur at a point in time. Applying the

deliverables as a stage, milestone schedules identify major segments of the work and an

appropriate completion date.

Approval of permits: Completed by customer prior to project management plan set up

Foundation preparation, and completion: April 20 to April 28

Approval of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and framing inspections: May 28 to June 1

Final inspections: June 24

Move in date: June 25 to July 1

LIMITS & EXCLUSIONS:

Limits of scope should be determined and defined to avoid fabricated expectations, further

expending resources, money and time on non-critical areas.

The home will be built around the customers’ expectations

Working time for contractors and home builders is Monday to Saturday, between 8am to

6pm

CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer reviews are at the completion of the scope checklist. The main concerns are

understanding and the agreement expectations of the home owners Mary Jo and Liam Spencer.

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The review evaluates their desires within the deliverables, while the project definition identifies

key accomplishments, budgets, and performance requirements.

ASSUMPTIONS

Project assumptions are made to predict the possible events that you may come across during the

project. Assumptions should be well documented for all the possible risks to avoid project

failure. The project manager will sit down with the customers and review all possible risks with

the project and to constantly reviewing the assumptions as they will be changing throughout the

different phases. It is important to mention that splitting activities will be not allowed and the

level of resources used for an activity cannot be changed. The two major assumptions that have a

reasonable chance of occurring are: It is possible the dream house that Liam Spenser and Mary

Jo want cannot be completed within a 2-month period, and could possibly exceed their budget of

$300,000.00.

CONSTRAINTS

Constraints are limitations placed upon the project that the project manager and team must work

within. The constraints are based off the assumptions. The constraints for this project is the

budget of $300,000 and to complete the house within the 2-month period, as requested.

PROJECT DEPENDENCIES

There are internal and external dependencies that factor in on the successful completion of the

project. Internal dependencies typically deal with your project not being able to continue unless

certain plans or factors are already complete. You have control on internal dependencies, two

examples are budget and time. Depending on your time limit and budget you are able to

determine how many individuals you can hire and what tasks to place in which priority, to ensure

the critical tasks are completed first, while maintaining your budget strategies. With time, it

allows you to research and plan the best types of materials necessary, that best suits your budget.

Additionally, you are able to ensure its arrival at the worksite within your necessary time

schedule for the task completion.

External dependencies are things that need to happen before certain activities can take place.

These are usually out of your control. An example is that you can't complete the mechanical

tasks until all the electrical and plumbing tasks have been completed. Some tasks you can

complete at the same time, as long as they are not dependent on another task. Some tasks may

change along the way. For example, Mary Jo and Liam may decide to modify the layout of the

floor plan to optimize additional open space, by the removal of the kitchen island.

SCOPE STATEMENT

PROJECT:

Home Sweet Home

PROJECT OBJECTIVE:

The project objective is the first part of the project scope, which sets the stage for developing a

project plan, and answers the questions of what, when, and how much. The project objective is to

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successfully plan, organize, and complete the design of Mary Jo and Liam’s dream home within

a 2-month period, without exceeding a cost of $300,000.00. The objective should include

defining the work tasks, sequence of work, construction methods, roles, responsibilities and

planning of resources to complete the work as per schedule.

DELIVERABLES:

Deliverables are expected outputs over the life of the project. During the early design phase of

the project is a list of specifications. Here are the main requirements Mary Jo and Liam Spencer

have for their dream home:

2500 square foot home consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 4-piece and 1 2-piece washroom

Additional finished basement containing guest suite, 4-piece washroom, theater room and

games room

Modern chef’s kitchen with appliances, such as dishwasher, refrigerator, gas burner grill,

double wall oven, wine fridge and microwave

Hardwood and ceramic throughout, with in floor heating, as set out in plan

2nd floor laundry area with high efficiency front load washer and dryer

High efficiency HEPA furnace, central air, and central vacuum

Attached 2 car garage, concrete driveway, with curbs and lighting

12X18 outdoor concrete deck between pool and the back of the house

In-ground rectangular swimming pool 18X28 with 3-foot concrete deck and iron fence, will

be full responsibility of pool contractor, as set out in purchase agreement

MILESTONES:

Milestones are significant events in a project that occur at a point in time. Applying the

deliverables as a stage, milestone schedules identify major segments of the work and an

appropriate completion date.

Approval of permits: Completed by customer prior to project management plan set up

Foundation preparation, and completion: April 20 to April 28

Approval of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and framing inspections: May 28 to June 1

Final inspections: June 24

Move in date: June 25 to July 1

LIMITS & EXCLUSIONS:

Limits of scope should be determined and defined to avoid fabricated expectations, further

expending resources, money and time on non-critical areas.

The home will be built around the owners’ expectations

Schedule for contractors and home builders is Monday to Saturday, between 8am to 6pm

WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

Work 100%

Budget $350,000.00

Pool and pool landscaping is the full responsibility of the pool contracted company, as set out

in the purchase agreement. No detail is provided within this project management plan.

Property has been marked out for pool and landscaping installation.

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ID 100

Work Percentage: 24%

Budget: $72,000.00

ID 200


Budget: $90,000.00

ID 300


Budget: $138,000.00

Complete Pool


Budget: $50,000.00

GUIDELINE CHART

Activity Name Dependencies Duration (Days)

Foundation & Landscape:

101 Excavate foundation

102 Construct foundation

103 Rough landscaping

104 Finish landscaping (plants & sod)

-

101

102

204

2

8

1

3

Outside Tasks:

201 Frame House

202 Finish Roof

203 Install Siding

204 Install Soffit and Fascia

103

201

201

202, 203

5

4

2

1

Inside Tasks:

301 Electrical

302 Plumbing

303 Mechanical

304 Drywall

305 Finish Carpentry & Fixtures

201

201

301, 302

402, 403

401, 304

4

6

3

7

8

Required Inspections:

401 Frame

402 Electrical

403 Plumbing

404 Mechanical

405 Final

201

301

302

303

305, 404

1

1

1

1

1

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NETWORK CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS

TASK CHART

Activity Name Number Proceeding Item Duration (Days)

Permit Approval: 100 None Completed

Foundation & Landscape: 14

Excavate Foundation 101 100 2

Construct Foundation 102 101 8

Rough Landscaping 103 102 1

Finish Landscaping 104 204 3

Outside: 16

Frame House 201 103 5

Finish Roof 202 201 4

Install Siding 203 201 2

Install Soffit & Fascia 204 202, 203 1

Approval for Inside Work: 401,402, 403, 404 201, 301, 302, 303 4

Inside: 28

Electrical 301 201 4

Plumbing 302 201 6

Mechanical 303 301, 302 3

Drywall 304 402, 403 7

Finish Carpentry & Fixtures 305 401, 304 8

Final Inspection: 405 305, 404 1

Total Days (End): 59 + 9 Sundays = 68 Days

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CRITICAL PATH (TIME SENSITIVE)

The critical path is based on various tasks that influence the start of another. The critical path for

this project is 39 working days, one task will delay the next task in line, if not completed within

the specified time frame. This is shown in the chart below.

NON-CRITICAL PATH (NON-SENSITIVE)

Non-critical paths are not critically time sensitive, can be completed at the same time as another

task or on its own. The completion of 201 Frame House is necessary prior to the following tasks,

originally set out in the critical path diagram previously.

202 Finish Roof (4 days)

204 Install Soffit & Fascia (1 day)

104 Finish Lanscaping (3 days)

203 Install Siding (2 days)

301 Electrical (6 days)

303 Mechanical (3 days)

404 Mechanical Inspection (1 day)

401 Frame Inspection (1 day)

101 Excavate Foundation (2 days)

102 Construct Foundation (8 days)

103 Rough Landscaping (1 day)

201 Frame House (5 days)

302 Plumbing (6 days)

403 Plumbing Inspection (1 day)

304 Drywall (7 days)

305 Finish Carpentry & Fixtures (8 days)

405 Final Inspection (1 day)

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SCHEDULE PLAN

PROJECT SCHEDULE

Task Start Duration End

100 Permit Approval Completed Completed Completed

101 Excavate Foundation 04/18 2 04/19

102 Construct Foundation 04/20 8+Sunday 04/28

103 Rough Landscaping 04/29 1 04/29

201 Frame House 04/30 5+Sunday 05/05

302 Plumbing Installation 05/06 6+Sunday 05/12

301 Electrical Installation 05/13 4+Sunday 05/17

202 Finish Roof 05/18 4+Sunday 05/22

203 Install Siding 05/23 2 05/24

303 Mechanical Installation 05/25 3 05/27

401/402/403/404 Approval & Inspections 05/28 4+Sunday 06/01

204 Install Soffit & Fascia 06/02 1 06/02

304 Drywall Installation 06/03 7+Sunday 06/10

305 Carpentry & Fixtures 06/11 8+2 Sundays 06/20

104 Finish Landscaping 06/21 3 06/23

405 Final Inspection 06/24 1 06/24

From Beginning to End - 68 Days 07/01 (Safety)

Legend: Sunday = No Work on Site, 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday, to 8 pm if necessary

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SCHEDULE PROJECTIONS

BUDGET PLAN

FOUNDATION & LANDSCAPE

Excavate Foundation $36,000.00

Construct Foundation $18,000.00

Rough Landscaping $10,800.00

Finish Landscaping $ 7,200.00

Total Foundation & Landscaping $72,000.00

OUTSIDE WORK

Frame House $27,900.00

Finish Roof $43,200.00

Install Siding $10,800.00

Install Soffit & Fascia $ 8,100.00

Total Outside Work $90,000.00

INSIDE WORK

Electrical $38,640.00

Plumbing $48,300.00

Mechanical $13,800.00

Drywall $16,560.00

Carpentry & Fixtures $20,700.00

Total Inside Work $138,000.00

Total Budget $300,000.00

4/18 4/25 5/2 5/9 5/16 5/23 5/30 6/6 6/13 6/20 6/27

405 Final Inspection

104 Finish Landscaping

305 Carpentry & Fixtures

304 Drywall Installation

204 Install Soffit & Fascia

401/2/3/4 Approval Inside Work

303 Mechanical

203 Install Siding

202 Finish Roof

301 Electrical

302 Plumbing

201 Frame House

103 Rough Landscaping

102 Construct Foundation

101 Excavate Foundation

100 Permit Approval

Duration Safety 10%

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RISK REGISTRY

PROGRAM EVALUATION REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT) CHART

QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS

The project objective is to successfully plan, organize, implement and complete the dream home

of Mary Jo and Liam Spencer within a 2-month period, without exceeding the budget of

$300,000.00. When meeting my customers’ expectations, I will follow all detailed instructions,

addressing characteristics set out in this project management plan, floor plans, architectural

drawings, and municipal bylaws. The requirements for Mary Jo and Liam’s dream home are,

2500 square foot home with an attached 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 4-piece and 1 2-piece

washroom, finished basement, and professional chef’s kitchen with new appliances. Maintaining

a budget of $300,000.00 and meeting the final completion date of June 25th, 2016 are a must.

Once the project has commenced, it is important to maintain open communication with my

customers, keeping everyone well-informed of the progress and developments. As the project

manager, I will be diligent in communicating any changes that occur and what implications they

may cause, so they have the ability to make an informed decision. Allowing adjustments to their

own plans, if necessary. The more actively involved Mary Jo and Liam are, will avoid

unnecessary delays and advance unexpected modifications in accordance with the events and

decisions that emerge during the building process. In addition, this will preserve focus

throughout, for the most efficient and effective build possible. Following the work breakdown

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structure, scheduling plan, budget plan, and the customers’ requirements while maintaining daily

communication regarding process, the end result of the project will definitely excel the

customers’ expectations and overall performance criteria.

ACCEPTANCE TESTING PROCESS/PROJECT METRICS

Project metrics are measurable attributes regarding project features and determine the progress of

the project compared to what was expected. Metrics are used by the project manager to

determine and develop realistic estimates, scheduling and plans. In addition, objectively track,

communicate project status, anticipate problems and identify risks. Explanations for using

metrics include:

Evaluating/monitoring project progress and project process throughout

Risk mitigation, forecasting, preparation, communication for everyone involved

Managing and evaluating team performance, for positive outcome, and feedback

Determining and maintaining expectations within customers’ requirements and bylaws

Understanding level of customer satisfaction, municipal regulations and building laws

Determining what should be measured revolves around the objectives of the event being planned,

priorities, expectations and final results. Mary Jo and Liam Spencer want their dream home built

within a 2-month time frame and cannot exceed a budget of $300,000.00. The metrics used must

reflect the customers’ needs throughout. Internal metrics achieve a common form of

communication between all team members. The following list contains knowledge areas and

questions to assist in comparing how the project plan is going to what is expected.

Categories Measurement

Cost Will the project meet the budget expectations?

% of budget under or over for last report period

Cost performance index

Time Will the project meet the scheduled requirements?

List of milestones with dates and times

Schedule plan

Risk Are we effectively anticipating changes, modifications, possible issues? Are we

managing risks relevant to this project? Do customers and stakeholders know of

potential scheduling and budget issues, changes or modifications?

Scope Will the project deliver the planned scope? Are customers prepared for issues,

changes or modifications? Are these changes still in line with expectations?

Number/severity of scope forecast changes

Quality Customer satisfaction throughout? Were all project deliverables met? Are

quality targets met? Project within customers’ expectations and visions?

Additional time and budget spent doing rework in last report

Number of deliverables rejected by customer

Unexpected issue changes, modifications and updates

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HUMAN RESOURCES REQUIREMENT

Human resource planning secures the project plan. The process commences by assessing the

current conditions and future goals of the entire project. Identifying the goals, objectives,

demands, and necessities, predicts future hiring needs in terms of the number of employees,

skills, knowledge, experience, and dedication. Therefore, we can consider the following

questions:

What are the project objectives? How will they play out?

What skills and/or training will be required to meet the goals and objectives?

What references, examples, proof, are we able to observe prior to work performance?

I will identify needs, to determine individuals best suited to perform and complete tasks.

Conduct a full role analyzation of responsibilities among the project team and stakeholders, to

determine feasibility of hiring overall. Providing the most rewarding team possible.

Major Participants Roles/Responsibilities

Inte

rnal

Mary Jo & Liam Spencer Stakeholders, have procurement of funds for the project

Must be aware & prepared for potential changes

Attend all status meetings

Visit construction site weekly

Maintain communication

Project Team Must attend project kick-off and all status meetings

Must complete assigned responsibilities on time

Exte

rnal

Carpenter Gather information, following plans as set out and review with

project manager and customers for requirements

Wood finishing, furnishing of wood work

Electrician Gather information, following plans as set out and review with

project manager and customers to determine where lights in the

home will be placed

Lighting fixtures, electrical wiring and hookups

Inspectors Conduct a thorough search of the site (inside and outside)

Meet with project manager weekly to discuss new information,

Meet with Mary Jo & Liam Spencer to have approval of

requirements

Landscaper Detailing and design of exterior site of the house, as set out in

the property plans, to municipal bylaws

Mechanic Installation and rework of household appliances

Plumber Installation and maintenance of municipal water, sewage, and

drainage system

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RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNMENT MATRIX

Individuals Involved in the Project Assigned Responsibilities

Contractor I, R, A

Home builders’/Construction workers I, R

Landscaper I, R

Electrician I, R

Plumber I, R

Mechanic I, R

Carpenter I, R

Inspectors I, R, A

Legend: I = Information, R = Review, A = Approve

ISSUE AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Issue and change management are major elements within the risk control process. Every feature

of a project plan will not materialize as expected. Therefore, presenting project managers with

challenges. The majority of issues and changes that occur fall into three categories:

1. Scope changes – design or additions

2. Implementation of contingency plans – baseline costs and schedules

3. Improvement changes

Change management systems involve reporting, controlling, and recording changes to the project

baseline. Change is inevitable, having a change review and control process initially set up in the

project plan provides efficient strategy tactics for effective responses. Stakeholders are the first

to state the communication and decision-making process necessary to evaluate and accept

changes as part of the project communication plan. The system is designed to accomplish the

following:

1. Identify potential changes and expected effects on schedule and budget

2. Review, evaluate, and approve/disapprove changes

3. Discuss and create a solution for conflicts surrounding change, conditions, and cost

4. Communicate changes to stakeholders and other parties involved

5. Depending on the change implemented, assigning responsibility accordingly

6. Adjust, update schedule and budget, where and when necessary

7. Track all changes that need to be implemented throughout process

LESSONS LEARNED

Lessons learned is a vital contribution of any project management plan. It collects information

obtained throughout the entire process, documents it, determines weaknesses, and provides

knowledge for future growth strategies. This analyzation captures positive and negative

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occurrences carried out during and shortly after the project life cycle. As the project manager, I

obtain this report in detail, to evaluate and improve future endeavors. The project manager is

also accountable for the knowledge regarding objectives required, tasks assigned to team

members and scheduled meetings with customers’ and stakeholders. Detailed information from

this report, educates future endeavors against pitfalls, provides knowledge and experiences. This

allows future project management plans the opportunity of modifications for additional strategic

forecasts, effective time management and budget management.

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Greetings Michelle,

The purpose of the second assignment is twofold:

1. To acquaint students with the basic elements of the project implementation plan, and

2. To assist students developing their vocabulary associated with documenting project management processes

The Project Management (Implementation) Plan (PMP or PIP) is a formal, approved document used to manage and

control project execution. PMP is distributed to various stakeholders as defined in the communications management

plan. In some applications areas, the terms Integrated Project Plan, or Project Plan could be used interchangeably to

refer to this very same document.

There are many ways to organize and present the project implementation plan. The PMBoK recommends that the

project implementation plan for major projects commonly include all of the following:

- Project charter,

- A description of the project management approach or strategy

- Scope statement, which includes the project deliverables and the project objectives

- Work breakdown structure (WBS) to the level at which control will be exercised

- Cost estimates, scheduled start dates, and responsibility assignments to the level of the WBS at which

control will be exercised

- Performance measurement baselines for schedules and cost

- Major milestones and target dates for each

- Key or required staff

- Key risks, including constraints and assumptions, and planned responses for each

- Subsidiary management plans, including scope management plan, schedule management plan, etc.

- Open issues and pending decisions.

Once again, I would like to thank you for submission of your second assignment. I have completed my review of

your work, and am very much impressed with quality of your work. Your report can stand as an example of

excellent work. Its content covers essential elements of a project implementation plan, but what I like most is that

its structure and presentation style showed some personal touch. I enjoyed very much reading your work. In my

opinion, this work demonstrates that you have a good understanding of the project implementation issues and that

you are making progress in your study and practice of project management. I believe that A is a fair mark for your

effort. Please let me know if you believe I missed some important aspects of the assignment.

I have a couple of minor comments for you to consider when developing a plan for your real life projects:

- project monitoring and control, should be integral part of a project implementation plan. Project metrics is good

starting point to develop effective project monitoring and control measures and processes.

- risk identification and mitigation plan is very important part of PIP (risk registry/ issue management plan is good

starting point)

- project communication plan should be integral part of PIP.

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- It is a good industry practice to include set of project success criteria or to explain how you are going to measure

success of a project.

- project and project team organization must be described in the project plan

- you may wish to expand on project termination issues.

Once again, congratulations for good work. I would like to encourage you to move forward and try to complete last

assignment in order to leave a free time for completion of the course on-line discussions.

Best regards

Jovica

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