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04/18/23Project Life Cycle - Overview &
Introduction 2
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What is a project?What is project management?What is a project life cycle?How does this apply to information technology projects?
04/18/23Project Life Cycle - Overview &
Introduction 3
What is a project?
A unique and specific undertaking to produce a set of deliverables within clearly specified time, cost and quality constraints.*Operational activity – repetitive set of actions consistent with the conduct of business
Trait Project Operational Activity
Unique Yes No
Time scale Defined Planned
Budget Planned Fixed
Resources Planned Assigned
Risk Considered Minimal
Change Benefits None
* Westland, page 2
Comparison
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Introduction 4
What is project management?
The skills, tools and management processes required to undertake a project successfully.* Skills – knowledge and ability Tools – “things” used in applying skills Processes – how skills are applied and tools
are usedEffective assignment and application of resources to accomplish work within assigned constraintsThe ability to adjust to circumstance Change factors
* Westland, page 2
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Introduction 5
What is a project life cycle?
Phases, activities, and tasks needed to execute the work associated with a project
Westland – Initiation Planning Execution Closure
Traditional – Definition Analysis Planning Conduct Closure
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Introduction 6
The Project Life Cycle
* Westland, page 4, Figure 1-2
Define what is to be done and what is to be produced
Define how the work is to be done, what is to be used, and who is be assigned
Execute the plan – do the work keeping abreast of situational impact
Review the experience and the results; concentrate on “lessons learned”
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Introduction 7
Project Initiation Process
The steps involved in start up
1. State the business problem2. Explain the business reasons to solve3. Identify what is propose
1. Determine “doability”2. Determine affordability
1. Establish scope2. Establish Constraints3. Define boundary conditions4. State objectives
1. Determine needed skills2. Assess available resources3. Define training needs4. Identify recruiting needs5. Name the team
1. Appoint project leadership1. Project Manager2. Chief Engineer3. Team leaders
2. Establish a project work area
1. Conduct a reality check2. Obtain approval to proceed
1. Go/No go decision
* Westland, overview slides, # 8
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Introduction 8
Project Planning Process
Detailed planning of the work to be performedCreate a set of plans that
address the critical successcomponents of a project• Work• Labor• Materials• Money• Satisfaction/goodness• Risks/mitigations
Determine/document customer’s satisfaction requirements
Determine/document plan To communicate project status and needs
1. Review procurement requirements
2. Develop acquisition plan3. Initiate procurement
1. Conduct a reality check2. Obtain approval to
proceed1. Go/No go decision
* Westland, overview slides, # 10
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Introduction 9
Project Execution Process
Constructing the project deliverables
CommunicationsManagement
AcceptanceManagement
ChangeManagement
ProcurementManagement
QualityManagement
IssueManagement
CostManagement
TimeManagement
PerformPhaseReview
BuildDeliverables
Monitor & Control
RiskManagement
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Introduction 10
Project Closure
Review the experience Work and associated quality Team performance Cost experience Risk experience Procurement experience
Discuss lessons learnedRelease dedicated resourcesCreate the archiveFinal report to managementThank the team!
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Introduction 11
Information Technology Projects
Several different types Software projects Hardware projects Combination (hardware & software)
projects New development projects COTS integration projects Software maintenance projectsAnd, each is different with its own nuances
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Introduction 12
Information Technology Projects
Common Phases
ProblemDefinition &
Analysis
SolutionSummary
RequirementsAnalysis
Documentation
Test & Acceptance
Implementation
ProjectConduct
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