A project plan is a document created at the beginning of the project lifecycle that gives stakeholders and everyone else involved a clear idea of what the project will entail in terms of effort, time, cost, and anticipated results.
The methodology or approach the project manager plans to use to manage the project must be identified before the project plan can be created. Choosing a methodology is important because a methodology provides the framework—that is, an overall process and suggested documents and deliverables—that will guide project development from beginning to end. Some project methodologies are more appropriate for some types of projects than for others.
Over the next few weeks you will develop pieces of a project plan. This week you will determine your methodology based on project requirements and the components needed in your plan.
Read the Manage Your Health Inc. Case Study and complete the assignment below.
Consider the differences between Agile and waterfall.
Select 1 methodology to use for a project plan for this initiative.
Create a simplified project plan such as the examples listed in the “Tips” section below. Check the examples or you will get this wrong. Include, at least, the following criteria for each task:
- Name of task
- Duration
- Predecessors. What is the last task that needs to be completed before you start on this task? That is its “predecessor.” Each task after the first one has a predecessor.
- Notes
After completing your simplified project plan, write at least 175 words about the following two items:
- Define which methodology, Agile or waterfall, is most appropriate for this project. Why? Cite at least 2 sources to support your rationale.
- Describe the following four roles for this project. Not just generic role definitions, but what would they do on this project:
- project manager
- project sponsor
- business analyst
- scrum master or program manager
You may create your simplified project plan using Microsoft®?Excel®?or another software application of your choice.
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