EBM 680 – Task 1

Please choose a project idea from the list below for Task 1:

· Build a house

· Business internet site

· Develop a mobile app

· Renovate a house (whole house or critical room)

· Hold a wedding

· Hold a large event (health fair, watch party)

· Open a new business (restaurant, manufacturing, salon, school)

· Upgrade IT infrastructure (servers, for example)

Task:

1. Submit your idea for a fictional project that will be the basis for all of the remaining project deliverables this term. Choose a project from above.

1.1. Develop a business case for your fictional project (refer to the page 2 for the template)

1.2. Develop a project charter for your fictional project (refer to page 4 for the template)

Rubrics:

Completes a clear, comprehensive business case using one of the acceptable templates provided. Includes an alternatives analysis (some type of scoring model) with rationale for the final

approach proposed. The business case shows a deep understanding of planning for project management, is creative, neat, and professional.

Designs a Project Charter using the provided template. The charter is clear, concise and professional. Uses resources to support information in the charter that are appropriately cited.

Note:

1. Select a topic and submit the idea.

2. Fill the template below for task 1.1

3. Use the charter template for task 1.2

FOR TASK # 1.1

Business Case for Project Name

Date

Project Name:

1. Introduction/ Background

2.0 Business Objective

3.0 Current Situation and Problem/Opportunity Statement

4.0 Critical Assumption and Constraints

.

5.0 Analysis of Options and Recommendation

6.0 Preliminary Project Requirements

7.0 Budget Estimate and Financial Analysis

8.0 Schedule Estimate

9.0 Potential Risks

10.0 Exhibits

Exhibit A: Financial Analysis

FOR TASK # 1.2

Project Charter Template

This Project Charter Template is free for you to copy and use on your project and within

your organization. We hope that you find this template useful and welcome your comments. Public distribution of this document is only permitted from the Project Management Docs official website at:

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Project Charter

Company Name

Street Address

City, State Zip Code

Date

Project Charter (Template)

This Charter formally authorizes a project to . A project plan will be developed and submitted to the Project Sponsor for approval. Commencement of project activities will begin upon approval of the project plan and the resources to execute it by the Project Sponsor. Included in the project plan are to be a scope statement; schedule; cost estimate; budget; and provisions for scope, resource, schedule, communications, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management as well as project control.

The purpose of the project is to . This project meets for . The project deliverables shall include

The Project Manager, , is hereby authorized to interface with management as required, negotiate for resources, delegate responsibilities within the framework of the project, and to communicate with all contractors and management, as required, to ensure successful and timely completion of the project. The Project Manager is responsible for developing the project plan, monitoring the schedule, cost, and scope of the project during implementation, and maintaining control over the project by measuring performance and taking corrective action.

A completed project plan will be developed and submitted to the Project Sponsor for approval by . Upon approval of the project plan resources will be assigned to the project and work will commence within days. Once the project commences, work on the project will be performed according to the schedule provided in the approved project plan. The Project Manager will obtain approval from the Project Sponsor for any schedule changes which impact the project completion milestone.

The budget for the project is $. It is to be funded through .

Sponsor Acceptance

Approved by the Project Sponsor:

Date:

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