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Homework: Project Schedule Outline

Purpose

The purpose of this Individual Homework is to become familiar with MS Project and to use this software to develop an initial project outline for your group project using the WBS developed in your group homework. Note that the Week 5 Overview has links to videos that are useful for this homework.

Background

The project's WBS, at the work package level, becomes the basis for identifying and defining the project activities needed to complete the work of the project, whether you have broken down the work of the project by phase or deliverable. These activities are then used in the process of estimating duration and resources, and ultimately the cost of the activities. The project outline is further elaborated as new information is considered in the project planning.

Homework Prompt

Using MS Project and the information resulting from the WBS of the group project, create a new project file and enter the WBS information (WBS code and title of project phase, deliverable, work package) through the work package level.

Create a new project in MS Project.

Use the WBS information from the group project.

What It Is/What It Does

The purpose of a Statement of Work (SOW) is to establish a written contract for work to be performed, i.e., when, and how. Use it to start a project effort or start a subsequent phase of a project. A project can have one or more SOWs.

The amount of work agreed to in a SOW should be the amount of work you can clearly describe. If the customer's request is broad, complex, multi-organizational, or very large, use one SOW to cover early requirements gathering and analysis. Subsequent SOWs can cover design, development, and implementation. You can use multiple SOWs for requests that spawn multiple projects. In this case, use one SOW for project investigation, then one SOW for each project that follows.
Project Name:

Beautification of the Park

Project Sponsor:

Department of Parks and Recreation

Project Manager(s):

Prosper Moses, Danielle Tubbs, Jeneux Culpepper, and Kelsey Cook

Customer: Community members

Background Information:

The beautification of the park willbe important to the community by bringing them together, improves their lifestyles, boost the economy, and encourage environmental sustainability. The park needs some improvement and modernization. The community has expressed some concerns of the facilities which have impacted the utilization of the facilities. This negative perception of the park has impacted the morale of the community and affected the local businesses. The stakeholders have held meetings and done community wide surveys to learn the preferences of the community and their desired improvements for the park. After that, we worked with the local authorities and landscape architects to come up with a detailed plan of action. Next, we acquired the appropriate funding and resources for the project.Then, we found the skilled contractors needed to implement the beautification of the park. This project will bring in more opportunities for the community and draw in more people for the town. The current upkeep to the parkis carried out by a small group of maintenance staff. These tasks include mowing, weeding, and collecting trash.

Project Goal:

The goal of the project is to better the welfare of the community and economy by promoting sustainable residential development and fosters community interaction.

The objectives are as follows:

I. Objective I: Improve the visual aesthetic of the park by implementing landscaping and infrastructure improvements to the park facilities and recreational amenities.

II. Objective II: Foster environmental sustainability within the park using eco-friendly practices and sustainable maintenance by using environmental-friendly landscapemethods, and energy-efficient lighting and equipment.

III. Objective III: Engage the community in the beautification efforts through volunteer programs, educational initiatives, and events.

Through the success of these objectives, the project will play a part in the strategic business directive of bettering the welfare of the community and economic development.

Scope Statement:

The product and deliverables will be the Beautification of the Park. Our goal is to improve the visual aesthetic of the park. Improving the landscape and the infrastructure of the park facilities. Another effort will be to make the park eco-friendly and sustainable. And, lastly, we want to engage the community and teach them about sustainability, etc. The project duration will be 18 weeks (about 4 months) and the budget are $100,000. We plan to stay on budget and to finish the project within 18 weeks (about 4 months).

Basic Approach:

The strategy is to implement the technical landscaping renderings. We will get these renderings approved by the Department of Agriculture. After approval, we will begin construction. We will complete this project within 18 weeks (about 4 months). At week 9, we will begin to engage the community by beginning classes, activities, and letting them see the progress to build a sense of ownership. At week 18, we will complete the project and have a big community day and have a big party to revel the project. We will stay within the $100,000 project budget.

Deliverables / Milestones:

The project will involve several key tasks and milestones, as outlined below:

I. Project Initiation:

1. Complete the project charter, which outlines the purpose, objectives, and scope of the project.
2. Establish the project team, including the project manager and key stakeholders.
3. Define project objectives and align them with the strategic business directive.

II. Design and Planning:

1. Develop detailed landscaping and infrastructure improvement plans in collaboration with landscape architects and local authorities.
2. Consider the preferences and desires of the community, gathered through meetings and surveys.
3. Incorporate innovative and eco-friendly practices into the design to promote sustainability.

III. Implementation:

1. Execute the landscaping and infrastructure improvements as per the developed plans.
2. Enhance the visual appearance of the park by incorporating lush greenery, creating pathways, and installing recreational equipment.
3. Implement eco-friendly features such as rain gardens and solar-powered lighting.

IV. Community Engagement:

1. Organize volunteer programs to engage the community in the beautification efforts.
2. Conduct educational initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and eco-friendly habits.
3. Plan and host community events to foster a sense of ownership and excitement among residents.

V. Project Closure:

1. Evaluate the outcomes of the project to assess its success in meeting the defined objectives.
2. Celebrate the achievements and milestones reached during the beautification process.
3. Document lessons learned to inform future projects and initiatives.

Project Priority:

In terms of project priority, the primary focus is on product performance, which involves improving the visual appearance of the park and creating an aesthetically pleasing environment. Additionally, development cost is important to ensure the project stays within the allocated budget of $100,000. Finally, time-to-market is crucial to adhere to the milestone schedule and complete the project within the designated timeframe of 18 weeks. List key summary tasks and deliverables for this SOW. Summary tasks should appear as major tasks on the project plan. Milestones are zero-duration actions or events marking a significant change or stage in development. Distinguish between the two.