Project Management plan assignment.
In our previous assignment we developed a project charter which completed the project’s initiation phase. It is now time for our dream house project to enter into its planning phase. During this phase we will develop the project plan for our dream home. For this assignment, you can assume that the project charter has been approved and you can now take on the role of the project manager in planning the project. Assignment Purpose In this assignment you will develop an approximately 10-page project plan (also known as a Project Management Plan [PMP] or a Project Implementation Plan [PIP]) for the construction of the dream home project.
PMBOK® Guide: “A project plan is a formal document designed to guide the control and execution of a project. A project plan is the key to a successful project and is the most important document that needs to be created when starting any business project.” To prepare for this assignment, read the following sections of the PMBOK® Guide (6th edition): • Section 5.4 Create WBS • Section 5.3.3.1 Project Scope Statement • Section 4.1.3.2 Assumption Log • Section 5.2 Collect Requirements • Section 6.3.2.2 Dependency Determination and Integration • Section 6.5.3.2 Project Schedule • Section 6.5.2.2 Critical Path Method • Section 11.1.3.1 Risk Management Plan • Section 7.2.2.6 Data Analysis (Reserve Analysis section) • Section 11.2.3.1 Risk Register • Table 11-1 Example of Definitions for Probability and Impacts • Section 11.5.2.4 Strategies for Threats • Section 11.5.2.5 Strategies for Opportunities • Section 8.1.3.1 Quality Management Plan • Section 10.1.3.1 Communications Management Plan • Section 13.3 Manage Stakeholder Engagement • Section 9.1.3.1 Resource Management Plan • Section 9.2.3.3 Resource Breakdown Structure • Section 9.1.2.2 Data Representation (Assignment Matrix section) • Section 9.4.2.4 Interpersonal and Team Skills (Team Building section) • Section 9.4 Develop Team (pp. 336-339) • Section 9.4.2.5 Recognition and Rewards Assignment Objectives Your personal learning objectives for this assignment are to:
• Develop an understanding of how a project plan is used within a project environment. • Demonstrate a practical understanding of the actual information content needed within a project plan. • Describe a project using project management terminology, concepts and industry best practices as outlined in the PMBOK® Guide. “Planning your Dream Home” Background Some information regarding this assignment: 1) While this assignment follows the same theme as your previous one (the project charter), it is intended to be a stand-alone assignment and it is not dependent upon your project charter. 2) If you encounter gaps in the information that has been provided, you are allowed to make assumptions (or if needed, simply make up the missing information). 3) For this assignment you are not expected to have any previous or specific knowledge of home building or of construction in general. The house construction scenario is intended purely as a way to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of project management principles. 4) Your assignment should be approximately 10 pages in length (not counting the Table of Contents, cover page or bibliography). Grading: The following grading template will be used to assess the assignment. Section / Description Maximum Mark PROJECT INTRODUCTION SECTION Project Background 5 Project Scope 5 Project Work Breakdown Structure 5 WBS Dictionary 15 Project Schedule Gantt Chart 10 Network Diagram 10 Risk Management Plan 10 Quality Management Plan 10 Communication Management Plan 10 Human Resource Management Plan 10 Budget Plan 6 FORMATTING MARKS: Generic Contents (title page, bibliography and Table of Contents) 2 Presentation (clear, concise, logically developed, well presented) Format (professional, business-quality document) Grammar and Spelling 2