1 project definition a project is a… temporary resource effort … which is carried out to create...
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Project definition
A project is a…
temporary resource effort
… which is carried out to create one or several unique…
deliverables
… and thus impact!
Time
Resources
Deliverables
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Tripartition of the project’s objectives creates focus on…
Deliverables
What should be delivered?The product.
Success criteria
What was the effect?Effect targets.
Purpose
Why this project?Problem to be solved.Desired effect.The vision.
… why the project should be carried out, what is to be delivered, and what the desired effect of the project should be.
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The project’s objectives
1. Purpose • Why is the project carried out?”In order to...”
• Have we obtained the purpose?
• Measuring the effect of the project at the operational stage (connects to purpose)
”By being able to measure/conclude...”
• How is the purpose realised?
• Deliverables of the project? ”By delivering... (the end product achieved when the project is completed)
2. Success criteria
3. Deliverables
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The objectives are developed and realised over time
The objectives take place in steps, as the knowledge level is increased, and the level of uncertainty is reduced
Plan
Life cycle of the project/activity Life cycle of deliverables/results
Contract agreed on
Agreement on deliverables, resources and time
Define
Execute
Finish
Success criteria defined
Deliverables established
Purpose defined
Realisation of Deliverables
Measurement/realisation of the project’s success
criteria
Realisationof purpose
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Description of milestones
A milestone
• An unambiguous, certain state
• The conditions connected to the realisation of the project planning
• The milestone must be SMART and contain quality assurance
• For every milestone, an exact date and responsible person will be defined
Specific
Measurable
Accepted
Realistic (but still ambitious)
Time-bound
SMART
Example Specification off requirements to new IT system has been prepared. The specification is approved by IT manager (signature). Deadline: September 31th. Responsibility: John Smith.