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How does a business need become a project?
What is a project? Projects are the way that most new work gets delivered. All projects have certain characteristics in common. They all have a beginning and an end – they do not continue on forever. Projects result in the creation of one or more deliverables. Projects also have assigned resources - either full time, part time or both. From the Project Management Institute's widely disseminated “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK): A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service. From writer and Project Manager James P. Lewis, whose excellent book The Project Manager's Desk Reference we will also rely on heavily throughout this course: A project is a one-time, multitask job that has clearly defined starting and ending dates, a specific scope of work to be performed, a budget, and a specified level of performance to be achieved. Common characteristics of projects: 1. A project is temporary. 2. A project is unique. 3. A project is the result of a multi-task job that performs something specific (i.e. a goal). Types of Projects Cabinet-level (university-wide) Division-level (involves a single division) New IT infrastructure Enhanced IT service Projectized IT work/tasks Funding Sources University Division CSU CO or University ITS Base Budget ITS Base Budget
Project initiation: 1. Analyze business needs, and determine business objectives. 2. Submit project initiation ticket – identifying sponsor, assigning a business analyst, and summarizing business objectives. 3. Project initiation ticket triggers assignment of a project manager to work with the business analyst to develop/document project scope, high-level deliverables, and resource requirements. 4. Project sponsor validates application of project ranking rubric, and presents project proposal to technology steering committee for prioritization and implementation scheduling.
Last updated: June 10, 2008