Project Scope Management

Project Scope ManagementMohammad Aminul Islam (11103812)ObjectivesGood project scope managementScope planning processScope management planWork breakdown structureScope verificationScope control

Scope Management?What work needed to complete the projectWhat is included the projectWhat work do not need to complete the project objectivesIt gives point of reference what is not include the project

Scope?Product scopeIn product scope, talking about features and function which is require for the productProject scopeNecessary work for delivering the product with the specific features and functionProcesses of scope managementInitiationBeginning of the project, checking practical demand of the projectDefine scopeAccording to the requirement develop the details documentation of the project for future project decision.Create WBSSubdividing the major project into smaller, more manageable componentsVerify ScopeFormal acceptance of the projectControl ScopeChanges of the project scopeInitiationNew project or existing project?ImportanceBusisess benifited?Customer benifited?High demand ?What is the Future? Example: IT Project

Decision

Define ScopeThis is a written project contract form where mention project name, contact person, roles, project objectives, deadlines, special conditions etc.This is the key document to understand the project purposeOutput from the planning process, such as risk, can influence the projectPast project experience can be input for this stageExample: Project Charter

Creating Work Breakdown structureA WBS is a deliverable-oriented grouping of the work involved in a project that defines the total scope of the project.Decomposition is subdividing project deliverables into smaller pieces.This is not a list of activities

A sample WBS structure for a technology project

12DecompositionThis is the process of breaking down the major project deliverables into smaller, manageable componentsThe major deliverable components should be identifiedIdentify the deliverable constituent componentsVerify the decompositionDecomposition

Approaches to Developing WBSTop Down ApproachesStart with the big item of the project and divided them downBottom up approacheStart with a specific task and roll them upMind mapping structureFirst write task non linear branching format and then break themMind mapping approach

In chart form

Importance of WBSServes the project scope baselineMost important project management toolsFoundation of project planning, estimating and controlOverview of the entire projectWork not included in the WBSKeep the project on trackAllow accurate time and cost estimates

Where WBS can useWBS is an input for five core processes

Scope VerificationVerify the project scopeInspectionWork resultProduct documentationWBSScope statementProject PlanInspectionProduct DocumentationPlanSpecificationTechnical DocumentationDrawingBlueprintsProject workReviewsProduct reviewsAudits

AcceptanceThe scope has been verifiedFormal process that require signed documentation for the acceptance

Control ScopeInvolves controlling changes to the project scope.Manage changes when they occur.Changes should be meaningful and usefulAfter changes should consider other control processesTimeCostQualityetc.

Software to Assist in Project Scope ManagementScope Document- word processing softwareEstimate cost- SpreadsheetScope information- email, webWBS, Gannt chart- Project management softwareConclusionKnowledge about project scope management is very important for getting any new project. When any company want to do something they expect project proposal from different company. Good project proposal will give you more changes to get the project. Project proposal are related to project scope management means what works you are going to do.ReferencesA Guide to the Project Management Body Of KnowledgeInformation Technology Project Management, Fourth EditionProject Scope Management, Thomson Learninghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scope_%28project_management%29https://agilepmo.wikispaces.com/file/view/scope%20management.jpg/410725656/342x248/scope%20management.jpghttp://www.euroi.ktu.lt/lt/images/stories/Paskaitos/ch05.pdfhttp://www.solresults.com/assets/images/Decision.jpg

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