What is a Project Dr Shabnum Shaheen Project

What is a Project Dr. Shabnum Shaheen

Project Definition • A project is a series of tasks that need to be completed in order to reach a specific outcome. • A project can also be defined as a set of inputs and outputs required to achieve a particular goal. • A project is a sequence of connected activities having one goal or purpose, that uses resources and that must be completed by a specific time, within budget and according to specifications.

Project Definition A project Ø Has sequence of tasks Ø Has planned from beginning to end Ø Has defined outcome and "deliverables“ Ø Is bounded by time, resources, & required results

What should be done before launching a project? Conceptual Phase of a Project ØIdentify Need ØEstablish Feasibility ØIdentify Alternatives ØPrepare Proposal ØDevelop Basic Budget and Schedule ØIdentify Project Team •

Five Features of a Project • Defined beginning, end, schedule, and approach • Use resources specifically allocated to the work • End results have specific goals (time, cost, performance/quality) • Follows planned, organized approach • Usually involves a team of people

Critical Factors for Successful Project Planning Committed and effective team Management Controls Communication Computer system as major technology component Commercial competition Acceptable risk factors

What Makes a Project Successful • Organized, well planned approach • Project Team Commitment • Time • Resources • Results • End user Satisfaction

Resources for a project • Time • People • Money • Equipment • Facilities

Review of Project Elements • Well defined goal • Expectation of time commitment • Underlying costs to achieve • Described plan of achievement • Listing of goal’s major sub-elements • Description of risks or unknown factors • Success measurement techniques

Additional Elements in Defining the Project • Funding sources and expectations • Problem background information • Project methodologies - management and operation • Required capital equipment • Necessary computer hardware & software