Reference no: EM133190844 , Length: word count:500

Question: Walk through the logical framework (LogFrame) and to create the project management documents needed to successfully lead a project.

General requirements:
Reread the Kitchen Heaven Project Case Study in Heldman et al. pages 84-87, 139-141, and 283-285 and read pages 190-193.

Part 1: Action Steps Column (A)

Create a list of action steps or activities and enter them in the Inputs (the yellow portion) of the Logical Framework template. Be sure to include the associated Outcome each activity (see template). For each action step/activity add at least one assumption made related to the completion of the action step/activity.

Only define the action steps required to achieve each outcome. Resources, budget and due dates will be completed in Topic 7.

Each action step/activity should contain one and only one deliverable (i.e., one document, one action completed, one delivery made)

Each outcome will consist of a minimum of five action steps/activities.

Each action step/activity will have at least one assumption.

Part 2: Project Life-Cycles

Describe, in 500-750 words, the five project life-cycles defined by Schmidt (predictive, iterative, incremental, agile, and hybrid) and justify which life-cycle should be used to complete the Kitchen Heaven Project.If possible, please answer questions within this document or label it the same in another. Answer should be 50 to 75 words with a reference.

1. A principle of Agile is to "Apply cadence, synchronize the cross-domain planning." The Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) cycle is a key element in learning cycle that assists in defining cadence. Explain each element of the PDCA learning cycle. How is it applied to the project? What value does it bring to the process?

2. Describe the use of a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM). Why is a RAM used in a project? Define each element of the RACI chart and how a project manager can use this matrix in project implementation.

3. Every team goes through a five-step evolution. Consider a team you are a part of or have been a part of at work. What stage is the team currently in? Why do you say the team is in this stage? Give specifics examples.

4. Kumar (2009) briefly explains the five dysfunctions of a team introduced by Lencioni in 2002. Choose one of the five dysfunctions and explain the dysfunction in detail. How does this one area erode the entire team?