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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?