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Process
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Objective
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Assignment
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Scope
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Develop project objectives, define the scope and develop the project requirements with all stakeholders.
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Define and negotiate the scope of the project. Create the project in Deskscape database.
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| Detailed requirements
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Unearth the information necessary for clear requirements from the stakeholders. Build a network of achievements & sub-achievements.
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Develop and secure agreement on the project requirements. Submit the requirements to the team leader and receive written feedback.
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Project charter
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Define the project charter, including authority & accountability structures, resource requirements, risks & assumptions and change control.
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Present the strategic plan for the project and receive feedback on both the content and the presentation.
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| Work breakdown structure and assignments |
Build a work breakdown structure from the approved project plan. Define the summary tasks, sub-tasks and individual assignments for each team member.
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Using the requirements now developed, lay out a WBS with clear assignments for the team and a foundation for tracking actual results. Submit the WBS to the team leader for written feedback.
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Predecessor network
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Use Deskscape software to create predecessor relationships between assignments, yielding a network of tasks and all precedence relationships.
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Transform the WBS into a predecessor network which will automatically adjust to changes in the plan. Submit the plan to the team leader for review.
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| Resource assignments, estimates and commitment |
Assign individuals to tasks in the work breakdown structure, and develop duration estimates with team members and contractors, gaining commitment to their accountabilities and schedules.
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Develop an effective schedule for the project within the availability constraints of the team members/contractors. Then accurately estimate durations in a project simulation with the team leader.
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Final approval presentation and critical path
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Use critical path to analyze the network of tasks and develop options for shortening the project duration.
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Present the final project schedule to the sponsor and provide options for shortening the project duration. Record feedback.
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| Team leadership & managing conflict |
Assess a conflict situation on the project team then act to resolve it and avoid potential problems.
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Submit conflict assessment and action plan to the team leader for review. Record actions taken.
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| Tracking & status reporting |
Using status data from project team members, update the project plan to reflect changes and use Deskscape project management software to identify problems.
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Analyze the status data and the project plan. Assess the problems & opportunities and develop an action plan. Present in a real time status report meeting with the sponsor and stakeholders.
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