Complete your detailed schedule and budget:
Develop your plan to execute the project. The plan should communicate the scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements for the project. The needs of the project will determine which components of the project plan are required. For this assignment, the following elements are required:The goal is for you to build a detailed schedule and budget that could be used to execute the project that you have been working on individually. For each baseline, the instructor will be looking for the following items:
Scope Baseline:
- Is all of the work needed to create the product, service or result of the project (product scope) as well as the work needed to accomplish the project (project scope) included in the WBS? Did you include project management tasks and deliverables? Did you include closing elements?
- Are there Summary and Detail tasks and have you decomposed the WBS to at least a level 3 or 4 such that you can accurately estimate work effort and duration as well as determine the resource skill sets that will be required for the project.
- Do you have milestones for each work package under a Summary task?
Schedule Baseline:
- Have you estimated the work effort (hours needed to complete a task), as well as the duration (work periods <in days>) for each Detail task in the WBS? Make sure that work effort and duration are not equal. Remember that a task that takes 8 hours to complete will not be completed in 1 day.
- Is there a start and finish date for every Detailed task in the WBS?
- Do all Detail tasks have a predecessor?
- Have you identified the relationship between the project tasks by assigning a predecessor(s) to every Detail task in the WBS? Have you varied your use of FS, SS and FF dependency relationships?
- Have you optimized the schedule by identifying tasks that can run in parallel and assigned Start-to-Start dependencies for these detail tasks? You might also consider using leads (negative lags) to accomplish optimization as well.
- Have you provided a Gantt Chart to help you in communicating the schedule to the stakeholders?
Cost Baseline:
- Is there an individual resource assigned to every Detail task in the WBS signifying the person or role accountable for the activity described? (Hint: do not use groups. It is not best practice because you want to be able to hold just one or two people at the most accountable for a task and it is difficult to budget based on work effort and resource rate. If you have trouble doing this, it probably indicates that you need to further decompose the task into smaller pieces of work.
- Have you accounted for all of the resources required for the project including work (people) resources, material resources and cost resources. Are all of the resources assigned to a Detail task and do the work resources have rates assigned for budgetary purposes?
- Have you optimized by smoothing the workload for each resource across the PMLC and assured that no resource is over-allocated?
Performance Baseline:
- Have you saved your plan (baselined) so that once the work begins you can update the plan as to scope, schedule and cost and compare the plan to actuals?
- The finished product should be a document from which you could run your project.
INSTRUCTIONS
Analyze the Project Plan you developed for any areas where changes can be made that will optimize the schedule for time, cost and resourcing.
Identify which steps you will take to attempt to shorten your project finish date and decrease project costs, using schedule optimization strategies. Update your project plan accordingly. Identify any over-allocated resources and make changes as needed.
Note. When you are satisfied that you have done your best to create the most efficient plan possible, save the baseline for the project plan so that you have a point in time to measure progress against and variances can be analyzed as the project progresses.
Refer to the rubric provided. Each of the sections of the plan will be evaluated for completeness and quality (i.e., realistic content) as it relates to your project.
Consider how you might approach getting your organization to revise their Project Management Plan format to ensure it meets PMBOK minimum best practices.
Use File Naming Convention: Year Month Day_Last Name_First Name_Assignment Name
Submit your completed assignment by the due date by clicking on the assignment in Canvas and uploading the Project Plan 365 file.
Please Note: The level of performance expected for students on core competencies and program learning outcomes varies depending on the course. The numbers at the end of the key assignment name identify the expected level of performance for a specific key assignment. For example, for the key assignment entitled “HU14 GEND 201 Final Research Paper KA1 85%2,” the 85%2 part of the title means that 85% of students are expected to score a level 2 on a four-point scale where level 1 represents a novice rating, and a level 4 represents an advanced rating.
Rubric
HU14 PMGT 540 Individual-Optimized and Baseline Project Schedule KA2 75%3
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOMM 0.4 IdeasCOMM 0.4 Support Ideas threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Support ideas appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing by using and documenting high-quality, credible, relevant sources or evidence.3 ptsProficient: Employ consistent use and documentation of credible, relevant sources or evidence to support ideas appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing. 2 ptsEmerging: Follow expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation.1 ptsNovice: Demonstrate an attempt to use and document sources or evidence to support ideas in the writing. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOMM 1.3 Presentation DeliveryCOMM 1.3 Deliver Presentation threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Maintain audience attention and engagement using a variety of delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) and appear confident and prepared.3 ptsProficient: Maintain audience attention and engagement using a variety of delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) and appear prepared. 2 ptsEmerging: Maintain minimal audience attention and engagement using a variety of delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) and may appear underprepared and/or nervous.1 ptsNovice: Maintain minimal audience attention and engagement using a variety of delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness), detracting from the understandability of the presentation, and appear uncomfortable or underprepared. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeENTR 0.1 Budget PlanENTR 0.1 Develop a Budget Plan threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Develop a detailed budget plan for completing a given project, including links to organizational mission and vision, description of real-world feasibility, specific outputs, description of time required for implementation, budget with considerations of risk and reward, explanation of how specific techniques or strategies will contribute to project success, required resources, and plans for obtaining those resources.3 ptsProficient: Develop a budget plan for completing a given project, including specific outputs, required resources, and basic plans for obtaining those resources including the description of time required for implementation, budget with considerations of risk and reward, explanation of how specific techniques or strategies will contribute to project success. Omitted linking to the mission and feasibility analysis. 2 ptsEmerging: Describe logical, specific, purposeful needs, obstacles, and objectives of a budget plan for a given project. Omitted considerations described in the proficient performance level.1 ptsNovice: Describe general budget considerations of a given project. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeENTR 0.2 Project PlanENTR 0.2 Develop Project Planning threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Develop a plan for completing a given project including identification of stakeholders and stakeholder needs, key success factors (economic contexts, opportunity analysis, industry outlook, market viability, monetary sources, and peer and competitor models); and well-supported initial assumptions. Plans also include description of expansion in scope (regional, international, etc.) and future sustainability, and identify potential partners.3 ptsProficient: Develop a plan for completing a given project including identification of stakeholders and stakeholder needs, key success factors (economic contexts, opportunity analysis, industry outlook, market viability, monetary sources, and peer and competitor models); and well-supported initial assumptions. 2 ptsEmerging: Develop a plan for completing a given project including identification of a need, key stakeholders, some success factors, and initial assumptions.1 ptsNovice: Outline a plan for completing a given project including identification of a need and some success factors. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeENTR 0.3c Action PlanENTR 0.3c Design Action Plan threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Design and justify or execute an action plan to address a given ambiguous circumstance.3 ptsProficient: Design an action plan to address a given ambiguous circumstance. 2 ptsEmerging: Identify possible steps in an action plan and choose one course of action to address a given ambiguous circumstance.1 ptsNovice: Identify possible steps in an action plan to address a given ambiguous circumstance. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTEAM 0.3c Group ConflictTEAM 0.3c Address Group Conflict threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Address any group conflict directly and constructively, helping to manage or resolve it in a way that strengthens overall team cohesiveness and effectiveness.3 ptsProficient: Identify any group conflict and attempt to manage or resolve it in a way that strengthens overall team cohesiveness and effectiveness. 2 ptsEmerging: Direct group focus toward common ground, toward task at hand, and away from group conflict.1 ptsNovice: Identify group conflict. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePMGT 1.1 Project PlanningPMGT 1.1 Develop and execute project plans to meet stakeholder needs within constraints, using PMI standards and frameworks across all project phases. threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Project plans are exemplary, fully integrating PMI standards (e.g., PMBOK) with detailed rationale supported by current literature. Deliverables include comprehensive charters (PMGT 540 CLO1, RUB), budgets (PMGT 540 CLO5, RUB), Agile plans (PMGT 570 CLO1, SIM; PMGT 572 CLO1, RP), and research methodologies (PMGT 695 CLO1, CAP).3 ptsProficient: Project plans include complete charters (PMGT 540 CLO1, RUB), budgets (PMGT 540 CLO5, RUB), Agile frameworks (PMGT 570 CLO1, SIM), and research methodologies (PMGT 695 CLO1, CAP), meeting PMI standards and stakeholder needs. 2 ptsEmerging: Project plans include most elements (e.g., charter, budget) but lack consistent detail or PMI alignment, needing refinement in scope (PMGT 540 CLO2, RUB) or Agile application (PMGT 572 CLO4, PERF).1 ptsNovice: Project plans are incomplete, missing key elements (e.g., charter, Agile plans) or failing to align with PMI standards, requiring significant revision. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePMGT 2.1 CommunicationsPMGT 2.1 Develop and deliver effective communication strategies to engage stakeholders, ensuring clarity, inclusivity, and adherence to professional conventions. threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Communication deliverables are exemplary, with stakeholder-focused strategies and PMI-supported rationale. Includes plans (GRAD 695 CLO1, CAP), reports (GRAD 699 CLO2, CAP), presentations (PMGT 540 CLO8, RUB), and quality concepts (PMGT 550 CLO3, SIM).3 ptsProficient: Communication deliverables include structured plans (GRAD 695 CLO1, CAP), reports (GRAD 699 CLO2, CAP), stakeholder communication (PMGT 540 CLO8, RUB), and clear quality expression (PMGT 550 CLO3, SIM), meeting professional standards. 2 ptsEmerging: Communication deliverables include some elements but lack clarity or inclusivity, needing improvement in structure (GRAD 695 CLO2, CAP) or stakeholder focus (PMGT 563 CLO3, RP).1 ptsNovice: Communication deliverables are incomplete, missing key strategies or professional conventions, requiring significant revision. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePMGT 2.3 Team ManagementPMGT 2.3 Manage project teams with inclusive practices, resolving conflicts, and promoting accountability to achieve project objectives. threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Team management deliverables demonstrate advanced inclusivity and conflict resolution, supported by literature. Includes team strategies (MGMT 560 CLO7, RP), Agile simulations (PMGT 570 CLO4, SIM), capstone management (PMGT 699 CLO3, CAP), and EI techniques (PMGT 563 CLO3, RP).3 ptsProficient: Team management deliverables include high-performing team strategies (MGMT 560 CLO7, RP), conflict resolution (PMGT 530 CLO5, RP), Agile simulations (PMGT 572 CLO8, RP/PERF), and capstone management (PMGT 699 CLO3, CAP), meeting objectives. 2 ptsEmerging: Team management deliverables show some inclusivity but lack consistent conflict resolution or accountability, needing improvement in Agile dynamics (PMGT 572 CLO3, RP) or team strategies (PMGT 540 CLO8, RUB).1 ptsNovice: Team management deliverables are incomplete, missing inclusive or conflict resolution elements, requiring significant revision. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePMGT 3.4 Sustainable PlanningPMGT 3.4 Develop and evaluate sustainable project strategies to deliver long-term value, integrating strategic and operational insights. threshold: 3.0 pts | 4 ptsAdvanced: Sustainable planning deliverables are comprehensive and supported by PMI literature. Includes strategic planning (PMGT 699 CLO5, CAP), Agile strategies (PMGT 570 CLO1, SIM), transformation methods (PMGT 576 CLO4, RP), and quality strategies (PMGT 550 CLO4, SIM).3 ptsProficient: Sustainable planning deliverables include strategic awareness (PMGT 699 CLO5, CAP), Agile strategies (PMGT 570 CLO1, SIM), research tools (PMGT 695 CLO2, CAP), and PMO alignment (PMGT 580 CLO2, PERF), delivering value. 2 ptsEmerging: Sustainable planning deliverables show some strategic elements but lack comprehensive sustainability, needing refinement in transformation (PMGT 576 CLO2, RP) or quality (PMGT 550 CLO4, SIM).1 ptsNovice: Sustainable planning deliverables are incomplete, missing strategic or sustainability elements, and requiring significant revision. | -- |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeElements50 Points | 50 pts4-Advanced 100%Project plan exemplifies communication of the schedule, budget and resource requirements for the project to an executive stakeholder audience. Plan provides excellent project detail at a level needed to determine accurate estimations. Project exemplifies optimization for time, budget and resources. Project plan clearly established a dynamic model with few constraints and a navigable critical path. The project plan includes the following components: • scope baseline, • schedule baseline, • cost baseline, • performance measurement baseline.42.5 pts2-Proficient 85%Project plan thoroughly communicates the schedule, budget and resource requirements for the project. Plan provides project detail at a level needed to determine accurate estimations. Project provides evidence of optimization for time, budget and resources. Project plan reflects an attempt to establish a dynamic model with few constraints and a navigable critical path. The project plan includes the following components: • scope baseline, • schedule baseline, • cost baseline, • performance measurement baseline. 37.5 pts2-Emerging 75%Project plan partially communicates the schedule, budget and resource requirements for the project. Plan provides insufficient project detail to determine accurate estimations. Project does not provide evidence of optimization for time, budget and resources. Project plan reflects an attempt to establish a dynamic model with few constraints and a navigable critical path. The project plan is missing one of the following components: • scope baseline, • schedule baseline, • cost baseline, • performance measurement baseline.27.5 pts1-Novice 55%Project plan does not communicate the schedule, budget and resource requirements for the project. Plan does not provide project detail to determine accurate estimations. Project does not provide evidence of optimization for time, budget and resources. Project plan reflects an attempt to establish a dynamic model with few constraints and a navigable critical path. The project plan is missing two or more of the following components: • scope baseline, • schedule baseline, • cost baseline, • performance measurement baseline.0 pts0-No Submission | 50 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication50 Points | 50 pts4-Advanced 100%The information demonstrates a superior knowledge of the project roadmap via requirements, scope, estimations, task relationship/dependencies and resources.42.5 pts3-Proficient 85%The information demonstrates above average knowledge and understanding of the project roadmap via requirements, scope, estimations, task relationship/dependencies and resources. 37.5 pts2-Emerging 75%The information demonstrates an average knowledge and understanding of the project roadmap via requirements, scope, estimations, task relationship/dependencies and resources.27.5 pts1-Novice 55%The information demonstrates a below average knowledge and understanding of the project roadmap via requirements, scope, estimations, task relationship/dependencies and resources.0 pts0-No Submission | 50 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion80 Points | 80 pts4-Advanced 100%The section(s) provide a complete and comprehensive discussion of the information necessary for the section(s). All of the required information is included and the material is presented in an excellent, understandable, and organized manner. A working professional reading the plan would understand the process and procedures, goals and intent of each section.68 pts3-Proficient 85%The section(s) provide a complete discussion of the information necessary for the section(s). All of the required information is included and the material is presented in a satisfactory and organized manner. A working professional reading the would gain a basic understanding of the process and procedures, goals and intent of each section. 60 pts2-Emerging 75%The section(s) provide a less than complete discussion of the information necessary for the section(s). Most of the required information is included and the material is presented in an average and partially organized manner. A working professional reading the plan would have some difficulty in understanding of the process and procedures, goals and intent of each section.44 pts1-Novice 55%The section(s) do not provide a complete discussion of the information necessary for the section(s). Most of the required information is not included and the material is presented in a below average and dis-organized manner. A working professional reading the plan would have difficulty in understanding of the process and procedures, goals and intent of each section.0 pts0-No Submission | 80 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar20 Points | 20 pts4-Advanced 100%Follows proper structure, grammar, and spelling. No errors throughout the work product.17 pts3-Proficient 85%Follows proper structure, grammar, and spelling. Few errors are shown. 15 pts2-Emerging 75%Contains errors in structure, grammar, and spelling.11 pts1-Novice 55%Follows some proper structure, grammar, and spelling but contains enough errors to distract.0 pts0-No Submission | 20 pts |
Total Points: 200