Develop the Planning Phase of a Project Using Microsoft Project
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This project requires me to develop the planning phase of a “playground building” project while utilizing Microsoft Project. I have attached a PowerPoint with most of the information needed regarding the playground. Some of the basic information needed is:
Project Start- December 1, 2019; Project End April 15, 2020 (grand opening April 28, 2020); Budget $25,000; Milestones:
December 2019- Early stages of the proposed playground model and equipment that will be utilized
January 2020- Apply for the necessary permits and frequent communication with the stakeholders
February 2020- Test soil, cut asphalt
March 2020- Excavate compacted gravel, import new soil, mulch, rocks
April 2020- Assemble the equipment and April 28th the grand opening of the playground.
***** PLEASE REVIEW THE POWERPOINT FOR ADDITIONAL INFO******
Assignment Content:
Prepare a 7- to 10-slide presentation with speaker notes that illustrates the Planning Phase project deliverables.
Include slides for the following elements in your presentation:
· Project Management Plan developed using Microsoft® Project with the following columns:
· Task
· Duration
· Start
· Finish
· Resource
· Cost
· Make sure that you turn on “Show Project Summary Task” in the “Advanced” menu under “File/Options” in MS Project.
· Project Schedule
· Project Budget
Describe in the speaker notes:
· The steps taken by the team throughout the Planning Phase of the project.
· The methods that the team used to plan the project schedule.
· The method(s) used to develop the project budget and timeline.
· An analysis of the preferred time and cost methods selected for the project.
- Review the below grading rubric:
