Complete your learning team project plan:
Develop the Project Plan. This document communicates the 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:
- Scope baseline
- Schedule baseline
- Cost baseline
- Performance measurement baseline
Analyze the Project Plan you developed for any areas where changes can be made that will optimize the schedule for time and cost.
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.
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.
Note. MS Project software is available to PC users at no additional cost through the University. You may choose to use this software to complete this assignment, but it is not a requirement. The optional text of Dynamic Scheduling® With Microsoft® Project 2013 is a good resource for using the MS Project software.
Consider how you might approach getting your organization to revise their Project Management Plan format to ensure it meets PMBOK minimum best practices.
Please export excel file after completion of project plan from Microsoft Project.
Optimized | Baselined Project Plan
| Optimized | Baselined Project Plan |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeElements
50 Points |
50 pts
4-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 pts
2-Emerging 75%
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 pts
2-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 pts
1-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 pts
0-No Submission |
|
50 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication
50 Points |
50 pts
4-Advanced 100%
The information demonstrates a superior knowledge of the requirements. |
42.5 pts
3-Proficient 85%
The information demonstrates above average knowledge and understanding of the requirements. |
37.5 pts
2-Emerging 75%
The information demonstrates an average knowledge and understanding of the requirements. |
27.5 pts
1-Novice 55%
The information demonstrates a below average knowledge and understanding of the requirements. |
0 pts
0-No Submission |
|
50 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion
80 Points |
80 pts
4-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 pts
3-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 pts
2-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 pts
1-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 pts
0-No Submission |
|
80 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar
20 Points |
20 pts
4-Advanced 100%
Follows proper structure, grammar, and spelling. No errors throughout the work product. |
17 pts
3-Proficient 85%
Follows proper structure, grammar, and spelling. Few errors are shown. |
15 pts
2-Emerging 75%
Contains errors in structure, grammar, and spelling. |
11 pts
1-Novice 55%
Follows some proper structure, grammar, and spelling but contains enough errors to distract. |
0 pts
0-No Submission |
|
20 pts |
