Simulation &

Software Project Management

Presented by:Abhijit Borah

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ContentIntroductionSimulationManagementSoftware Project ManagementLife cycleWhy management is requiredDevelopment ProcessProject Management SimulationTools

Introduction

Simulation

A simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. The behavior of a system as it evolves over time is studied by developing a simulation model. This model usually takes the form of a set of Assumptions concerning the operation of the system .

Real-world process

concerning the behavior of a system

A set of assumptionsModeling

& Analysis

Management

Management in business and organizations means to coordinate the efforts of people to accomplish goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling an organization or initiative to accomplish a goal.

Software Project Management

Software project management is the art and science of planning and leading software projects. It is a sub-discipline of project management in which software projects are planned, implemented,monitoredandcontrolled.

Software Project ManagementLife Cycle

Why Management is required in Software Project?

Unrealistic or unarticulated project goalsInaccurate estimates of needed resourcesBadly defined system requirementsPoor reporting of the project's statusUnmanaged risksPoor communication among customers, developers, and usersUse of immature technologyInability to handle the project's complexitySloppy development practicesPoor project managementStakeholder politicsCommercial pressures

Software development Process

Risk ManagementRequirement ManagementChange ManagementSoftware Configuration ManagementRelease Management

Project management Simulation

Project management simulation is simulation used for project management training and analysis. Project management simulation is often used as training simulation for project managers. In other cases it is used for what-if analysis and for supporting decision-making in real projects. Frequently the simulation is conducted using software tools.

Training

Project management simulation for training is an interactive learning activity, frequently practiced as a group exercise. The purpose of the simulation is to impart to students the competencies (i.e. knowledge, skills, and attitudes) that will ultimately improve their performance.

determine goal and objectives of a project;estimate costplan tasks of the projectplan resources in a projectuse project management toolscontrol the progress of a projectmake team decisions under stressreact appropriately in typical project management situations

Analysis

Project management simulation is used to analyze real projects. The goal of the simulation is to show the user the different possible outcomes of his decisions, along with the probability that each outcome will occur. The simulation helps in reducing the project risk and in choosing the best project plan. In a typical simulation the project is first modeled into a software tool along with uncertain variables. A simulation is then run to check the different possible outcomes and their probability as a result of different inputs for the uncertain variables

Project management Simulation Tool

Sand Box model : Sandbox Model specializes in project management simulation software. Our solutions enhance project management education and optimize decision making in the enterprise project environment.

Simul Train: is a simulator used in project management training programs. Just as flight simulators are used to train pilots, project simulators are used to train project managers.

Project management Simulation Tool

Harvard : Harvard Business Review is a simulation tool made for project management. This simulation tool takes the user through each week of the simulation and shows the estimated costs, and completion dates. You can choose between four projects that vary in the time needed to complete them and the planned cost. The user must always plan out how many workers they will use and then they can see exactly how it will change their estimated costs and completion dates, making adjustments as needed.

Fissure: is simulation software that teaches Project Management through real life application and real time changes.

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