WBS

Project WBS and Schedule

Overview

This is the second of four assignments which, as a whole, will cover all aspects of the project life cycle relevant to your selected project.

((Please Find attache Part 1 (project proposal) to utilize and work off of))

Now, it is time to develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) and project schedule for the project that you discussed in your Project Proposal assignment.

Instructions

This assignment requires you to:

• Create a WBS for your project using the proper format (MS Word, MS Excel, Visio, or any other applicable format) to depict the WBS graphically (see Figure 4.1 from Chapter 4 of Successful Project Management). Alternatively, you may use a coded format using MS Word (see Figure 4.3 from Chapter 4 of Successful Project Management: as an example). The example is in MS Project format, but the same could be done in MS Excel.


• Create a project schedule that lists all of the core activities, dates (start and finish), and resources to complete your project. While it is recommended that you use MS Project, you can use MS Excel to create your schedule. Your project schedule must contain at least 30 separate activities or tasks, including the critical path.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) and schedule for a project using appropriate digital tools (Word, Excel, Project, Visio, etc.).

 Notes from professor:

This WBS and its schedule is ONE document. WBS has a very specific format that must be used and the schedule contains data within this format such as task, start and finish dates, resources, AND CRITICAL PATH (YES OR NO).

Ensure you list 30 separate activities or task (remember, these must be activities or tasks that are needed to deliver a finish product or service.

Meeting with the customer, planning sessions with teams etc are NOT ACTIVITIES OR TASKS GERMANE TO THE FINAL PRODUCT OR SERVICE. 

Yes they may be needed but these fall outside the realm of the specific tasks or activities needed to be completed in order deliver the actual project product or service. So creating a WBS, planning and or designing are not and should not be part of your WBS.

Rubric:

Create a WBS for a project using the proper format (MS Word, MS Excel, Visio, or any other applicable format) to depict WBS graphically.0(0.00%)

Levels of Achievement:Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) pointsNeeds Improvement 31.2 (39.00%) pointsSatisfactory 36 (45.00%) pointsCompetent 40.8 (51.00%) pointsExemplary 48 (60.00%) points

Create a project schedule using the proper format, utilizing a computerized software program (e.g., MS Project, MS Excel) to depict the project schedule that includes at least 30 activities or tasks, including the critical path. Be sure that all typical components (e.g., start date, end date, resource name, duration) in a project schedule are included.0(0.00%)

Levels of Achievement:Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) pointsNeeds Improvement 20.8 (26.00%) pointsSatisfactory 24 (30.00%) pointsCompetent 27.2 (34.00%) pointsExemplary 32 (40.00%) points 

Attached you will find the first attempt (WBS) with a failing grade this is the review and feed back: 

You earned a grade of F on this assignment (0%, 0 out of 80). This paper has a good foundation, but there are several areas needing more detail and explanation. After you review my feedback below and the Rubric, you can re-write the paper to address the areas I've noted and strongly suggest reading the assignment instructions and or viewing the video again. I'll then re-grade with NO penalties as long as the paper is submitted within four (4) days of this feedback date. Otherwise, resubmission will be subject to Late Submission Policy and points will be deducted accordingly. I'm confident that you can earn a higher grade on this paper. Now, let's take a look at your paper.

Did not submit or incompletely created a WBS for a project using the proper format (MS Word, MS Excel, Visio, or any other applicable format) to depict WBS graphically.

Did not submit or incompletely created a project schedule using the proper format, utilizing a computerized software program (e.g., MS Project, MS Excel) that depicted a schedule that included at least 30 activities or tasks, including the critical path. Missing key components (e.g., start date, end date, resource name, duration) in a project schedule.