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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
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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
Meet or Exceeds Expectations on Rubric Equipment and team ready for competition On or under budget JT is happy ! What is a successful project? • Customer Requirements satisfied/exceeded • Completed within allocated time frame • Completed within allocated budget • Acceptance by the customer
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