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Zarir J Daruwalla
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scope of assignment.

A library needs to be designed and built for the institute. You have been assigned the task of Project Manager. The following is the high level scope of work of the library
The interiors need to be setup The library needs to be stocked for all the reading material required for the various courses offered. The required persons must be trained The books or white-papers could be available in electronic or paper media.

Assumptions and constraints

An empty room has been provided within the building The library must be ready for use before the start of the academic year. Within 4 months which offers 5 different courses Size of room provided 20ft x 20ft

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scope of assignment.

Various deliverables as PM are mentioned later Make and state the assumptions made if any. Timelines to submit the report
Date to submit report and presentation: 20 February 2012 Date to start presentations: 21 February 2012

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Deliverables

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The following 3 main deliverables are required from each group:

An executive summary of the project along with the final vision to be given to the Dean, for the final approval of the build of the library A 7-10 minute presentation to the class on how you went about working as a team. A detailed report sometime in the future(assume the project sponsor has given his approval) on all aspects of the project.

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Deliverables

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An executive summary of the project to be given to the Dean, for the final approval of the build of the library
A presentation to the dean. Add topics which you feel are pertinent to get his approval of why the project should be given to you. Details/Vision about the final library for his approval. High level scope of facilities and how the library will benefit the institute.

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Deliverables

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Presentation to the class.

Each group will make a 7-10 minute presentation to the class The presentation should include the methodology/approach used to create the deliverables. During the presentation, use any tool as required. The class are expected to provide critical comments on each presentation.

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Deliverables

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The main deliverables is a report which has the following details, but not limited to. (assume this report is for the project sponsor 2-3 weeks after the assignment has been given to you as Project Manager)
A detailed scope A detailed project plan Detailed project schedule. The Work break down structure (WBS) A detailed human resources requirements and allocation Identify the various stakeholders and roles. Approach and methodology for the cost estimation of the project. Identify the all Risks and a risk mitigation strategy for each risk Include sections as given by PMBOK knowledge areas.

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Evaluation

All documents to be used for the class presentation must be given along with the reports. Each groups work will be evaluated based on the
Completeness Realistic and practical timelines The level of details Class room Presentation Team effort Report Presentation.

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Word 2003 or higher

Tool

Report must be in Word format

Embedded excel, power point etc is expected as required.

Format of file: LIBRARY_PM_GROUP<group id>.<file_type> E.g. For word document

LIBRARY_PM_GROUP1.doc

Presentation to class
Power point

Tool required for creating job scheduling

MS project 2003 or Free tool for scheduling is available for download at.
http://www.ganttproject.biz

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