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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

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 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): This is a top-down division into pieces of a managing project. It would represent the project in the smallest, manageable units or activities. The WBS purpose is to aggregate the project scope to work packages that are manageable, which can be simpler to plan, implement, track and manage, by the use of each individual work package. One of the most important tools in the field of project management is the WBS which contributes to the clarity of the work that has to be done to complete the project successfully, as well as offers a well-thought-out system of project administration of work and timescales and resources.                                                                                Principles of WBS 1. Hierarchy : WBS is usually depicted in a...

Creating a Project Charter

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  Project Charter is one of the important documents that legitimizes the beginning of a project, determines the scope of a project, its goals, stakeholders, and the entire project direction. It serves as the contract and a road map of the project so that every person on any side of the project generates an idea of the purpose, goals, and responsibilities of the project.                                                                        Important concerns of a Project Charter An effective set of parameters organized in a Project Charter would generally consist of the following two sections: 1. Title of the Project and Description of the Project • Project Title: A title of the project clearly and briefly. • Project Description: Description of the greater project with its purpose and short description of...

Stakeholder Analysis

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 The stakeholder Analysis is the identification and analysis of the parties who have an interest or influence in a project or an initiative. This analysis allows project managers and teams to learn about the expectations of the stakeholders, how they can communicate with the stakeholders and how they can deal with any of the risks and conflicts that might emerge.                                                                                 Stakeholder analysis is usually entailed with the: 1. Identifying Stakeholders 2. Analyzing Stakeholders 3. Prioritizing Stakeholders 4. Stakeholder Engagement Strategies Development The following are the details of each step: 1. Identifying Stakeholders The initial process is to list and determine every potential stakeholder who is affected or aff...

Defining Project Goals and Objectives

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 The essence of any successful project is to define clear and measurable goals. In this chapter, the methods of drawing up SMART goals, stakeholder analysis, and detailed project charter that is consistent with the project vision and stakeholder requirement will be discussed.                                                                                 SMART Goals SMART Goals and Objectives Acronym SMART goals and objectives is a goal setting framework that specifies and lays out a clear, easy, and quantifiable goal. SMART is an acronym that means: • Specific • Measurable • Achievable • Relevant • Time-bound Using this format you will be able to develop goals that are focused and offer the clarity of what has to be achieved and how success will be established. Each of the components ...