Project Management Fundamentals

“Creating the Project Charter”

• In 600 words or more using a minimum of two reliable source – Must use APA citation format
• Many information technology project managers come from senior technical positions.
• Provide two major ways what you can do to help them transition into a project management role.
• Discuss the tendencies a technical person has and what qualities might help a project manager succeed.

Developing the Project Scope Statement”

• In 600 words or more using a minimum of two reliable source – Must use APA citation format
• You are a project manager for XYZ’s garment company. You’re heading up a project to promote a new line of souvenirs to be sold at the shows. You’re getting ready to write the project management plan.
• What steps need to be taken in order to write the project management plan?
• Three suggestions and three recommendations are required.

Creating the Project Schedule”

• In 600 words or more using a minimum of two reliable source – Must use APA citation format
• Give your opinion on which graphical representation of a project schedule (e.g., Gantt or PERT) is ideal for presenting the project schedule to a company executive with no project management background,
• Discuss two reasons for the need of shortening project schedules.
• Support your decision based on your comfort with each.