Introduction to Project Management

What is a project?

What are the differences between projects and operations?

Operations are Ongoing and Tasks are Well-Defined Lessons, notes, tests, lab reports.

Projects are Temporary and Tasks are Unique Compete in the Wright State University Trebuchet

Project Life CycleTrebuchet contest

What is a successful project?

Customer Requirements satisfied/exceeded Completed within allocated time frame Completed within allocated budget Acceptance by the customer

> Meet or Exceeds Expectations on Rubric

> Equipment and team ready for competition

> On or under budget

> JT is happy !

What is Project Management?

Project Management is the application of skills, knowledge, tools and techniques to meet the needs and expectations of stakeholders for a project

Predict and prevent, NOT recognise and react Manage the “Triple Constraint”

Scope/Requirements Cost/Resources – People, Money, Tools Schedule/Time

Trebuchet Project Lifecycle

Start project Initiation Phase Definition Phase Planning Phase

Execute & Monitor Project Implementation Phase Deployment Phase

Close Project Closing Phase

Start Project Processes

Initiation Phase: Define the need Enter one full team in the Spring 2012 Trebuchet contest at

Wright State University Definition Phase: Define Project Scope and Requirements

Trebuchet competition design and contest rules Planning Phase

Determine Roles and responsibilities Define Work Breakdown Structure Develop Project Schedule and Budget

Execute & Monitor Project Processes

Implementation Phase Design, build and test trebuchets Train competition team and practice strategies Make weekly project reports

Deployment Phase Compete at Wright State!

Closing Process

Lessons Learned Final Project Report

Questions?