Reference no: EM132214815
Assessment brief
You are required to prepare a project schedule for the following case scenario and submit the results as a report to a client. You will need to research and select a free trial for a project management software tool (e.g., Zoho) that is capable of producing a task list (WBS) and Gantt chart.
Case scenario
You are a family of two adults (Kelly & Jeff). You have two children (Will aged 7 & Lexie aged 12), two cars and a dog (Buddy). Jeff recently secured a new position as a Marketing Director interstate and now needs to move the family to Perth. Currently, the family live in a two bedroom rental apartment in Maroochydore, on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. The relocation will be to a rented four bedroom suburban house in Perth (already secured). Jeff starts his new job on 5 February, 2019, and they need to vacate their current property on 20th January, 2018. The new rental in Perth commences on 27th January, 2019. You are able to include excpetions and variances but they must be documented.
Notes: Jeff & Kelly have no relatives living on the Sunshine Coast.
- The cost of the move is the responsibility of Kelly & Jeff. The budget is $15,000 (max.)
- The Perth School term commences Wednesday 31st January and you must be there for school
Requirements
Prepare a plan (WBS) for all activities required to effectively move the family and their belongings to Perth (including all transportation).
Compile a Gantt chart, inspect it and make all necessary refinements to meet the needs of the family and their budget. As you refine your task list and schedule, keep a record of what amendments you make and why.
Prepare a final report for submission to the family (as your client). The report needs to include:
1. an overview of the scenario (or brief);
2. the criteria and assumptions used to prepare the milestone plan and task list (WBS);
3. a milestone plan (as an appendix);
4. a list of the tasks (as an appendix) and who is responsible for each task;
5. a Gantt chart (as an appendix) indicating the flow of tasks;
6. details of all adjustments made to the schedule, and why you made these adjustments
7. a personal reflection on the process.