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Assignment 2: Scope Statement & RMP
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• Due Oct 24 by 23:59
• Points 55
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Assignment 2: Scope Statement & RMP
Part 1 – Developing and Scoping your Project
As a first step, you should discuss with your internship supervisor regarding a potential project to complete during your Internship. Your supervisor or manager may not actually call your internship work a “project,- but if it is a piece of work that will produce at least one defined deliverable (a product, service or result) and has an expected delivery date (i.e. it is not Helpdesk work or similar ongoing work) then it is still a 'Project'. If your internship does not have a clear ‘Project’ definition or does involve a more ongoing functional role, then you need to work with your supervisor to agree upon a small project with a more limited and defined scope that can operate effectively within your broader internship role definition/agreement.
Consider
From a Project Management point of view, it is more likely that you will be a project team member in a given situation and not the Project Manager. However, for this assessment activity, you may be required to take on the project manager role. No matter how huge or overwhelming your project may seem at the beginning, it will, at most, be a SFIA Level 4 project and “manageable” in normal Project Management terms. Meaning, it is best managed by an “agile” Project Management method, i.e. one that focuses more on the result than the means of getting there.
Understanding and Agreeing to Your Project Scope
At the start of a project, you (as Project Manager) will discuss with the client what they expect the project to deliver, then you will document the client’s expectations in detail. This detailed document is called the Scope Statement, and it includes both the items that have to be produced by the project (the deliverables), and the work required to produce them. You will then discuss the scope statement with the client to ensure that you are in agreement with what will be produced, and eventually, when an agreement is reached, you and the project sponsor (probably your internship manager), and the client sign the scope statement (it is now authorised). The signed scope statement is also known as the -scope baseline-. You will then prepare a schedule (showing what will happen and when) and a budget for controlling costs, as well as other plans. All these plans need to be authorised too, and then they will become baselines as well.
Project Scope Statement
Your project does not have to be big, but it cannot be routine, everyday work, such as working on Help Desk, assembling PC’s, fixing bugs in programs, and so on. You will use this project to produce an RMP (Risk Management Plan) over the next two weeks.
Once agreed, you can create your 'Scope Statement' for your project. To do this:
1. Download the Project Scope Statement and RMP Template v1.20 EXCEL Download Project Scope Statement and RMP Template v1.20 EXCEL
2. Save the file as ‘Your Name – Assignment 2’.
3. Complete the EXCEL's first tab, Project Scope Statement. Take care to enter information in ALL required fields.
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? You should have at least 3 constraints, 3 assumptions, and 3 risks
? Write at least a paragraph (several sentences) for the Project Description and the Business Benefit.
? Do NOT submit this file until you have completed Parts 1 AND 2 of the assignment!
Tip
Remember to share your Scope Statement work with your peers in Module 2 Discussions
Part 2 – Developing your Risk Management Plan
In this part, you will develop a Risk Management Plan using your current Assignment 2 EXCEL file from Part 1.
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1. Continue to the 'RMP Tab' (Risk Management Plan) of your MS EXCEL Template.
2. Complete Part 1: Project Context using the information from your Scope Statement.
NOTE: At no time are you required to change, manipulate or edit any of the Risk Management Template formulae
3. Next, identify and analyse all eight (8) main risks. Enter information into Part 2: Risk Register performing Risk Identification and Qualitative Risk Assessment.
NOTE: You will not be performing a Quantitative Risk Assignment on your project.
4. Complete Part 3: Risk Treatment Plan by working with your supervisor.
Submitting Your Assignment
1.
1. Once you have completed your template (both Parts 1 and 2), you should save it as “Student Name - Assignment 2”.
2. Click on the “Submit Assignment” button + “Choose File.-
3. Upload your saved file.
4. Review the Similarity Pledge and check the box indicating that you understand and agree to the pledge.
5. Click the “Submit Assignment” button.
For more detailed assistance, please utilise the following tools:
Download Project Scope Statement Tips and Guidelines
Download Assignment 2 - Student FAQs
Rubric
Assignment 2 Rubric
Assignment 2 Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnderstanding of Scope Management concepts
Students should be encouraged to make data entries into every field available in the template. Where no data is available they should enter N/A and explain. 6 pts
Level 4
Develops analysis to conclusions or productive insight in using scope management concepts 4.5 pts
Level 3
Engages with, analyses, researches and demonstrates insight in using scope management concepts 3 pts
Level 2
Demonstrates understanding, and appropriate application of scope management concepts 1.5 pts
Level 1
Identifies, recounts, or describes accurately scope management concepts 0 pts
No Marks
No evidence of understanding
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleting a Project Scope Statement (PSS)
Students should be encouraged to make data entries into every field available in the template. Where no data is available they should enter N/A and explain. 6 pts
Level 4
Develops analysis to conclusions or productive insight in completing the PSS 4.5 pts
Level 3
Engages with, analyses, researches, and demonstrates insight in completion of the PSS template 3 pts
Level 2
Demonstrates understanding, and appropriate application in completing the PSS template 1.5 pts
Level 1
Identifies and describes accurately information required in the completion of the PSS template 0 pts
No Marks
No entry in ‘Scope Statement Template’
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefining Project Context in Risk Management Plan (RMP)
Students should be encouraged to make data entries into every field available in the template. Where no data is available they should enter N/A and explain. 6 pts
Level 4
Develops analysis to conclusions or productive insight in defining Project Context (Part 1) in the RMP template 4.5 pts
Level 3
Engages, analyses and demonstrates insight in Project context (Part 1) in the RMP template 3 pts
Level 2
Demonstrates understanding and appropriate application of project context requirements (Part 1) in RMP template 1.5 pts
Level 1
Identifies & describes accurately information required for project context (Part 1) of the RMP template 0 pts
No Marks
No entry in Part 1 of RMP
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleting Risk Register in RMP
Students should be encouraged to make data entries into every field available in the template. Where no data is available they should enter N/A and explain. 6 pts
Level 4
Develops analysis to conclusions or productive insight in Risk Register (Part 2) of the RMP template 4.5 pts
Level 3
Engages, analyses, researches and demonstrates insight into risk, causes, and consequences (Part 2) in RMP template 3 pts
Level 2
Demonstrates understanding, and appropriate application of risk, causes, and consequences (Part 2) in RMP template 1.5 pts
Level 1
Identifies, and describes accurately risk, causes, and consequences (Part 2) in the RMP template (This includes Impact/Frequency rating) 0 pts
No Marks
No entry in Part 2 of RMP
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConstructing Risk Treatment in RMP
Students should be encouraged to make data entries into every field available in the template. Where no data is available they should enter N/A and explain. 6 pts
Level 4
Develops analysis to conclusions or productive insight in risk treatment strategies and resources (Part 3) in RMP template 4.5 pts
Level 3
Engages, analyses, researches and demonstrates insight in risk treatment strategies and resources (Part 3) in RMP template 3 pts
Level 2
Demonstrates understanding, and appropriate application of risk treatment strategies and resources (Part 3) in RMP template 1.5 pts
Level 1
Identifies & describes accurately risk treatment strategies and resources (Part 3) in RMP template 0 pts
No Marks
No entry in Part 3 of RMP, ‘copy & paste’ or Plagiarised content
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEffectiveness and appropriateness of Risk Management Plan
This element assesses the overall effectiveness, appropriateness, and applicability of the RMP to the project presented by the student 6 pts
Level 4
Develops analysis to conclusions, new or productive insight into the project for effective and appropriate Risk Management Planning 4.5 pts
Level 3
Demonstrates understanding and insight required for effective and appropriate risk management planning 3 pts
Level 2
Demonstrates understanding and appropriate application of risk management planning 1.5 pts
Level 1
Identifies and describes accurately most information required for risk management planning 0 pts
No Marks
No entries or engagement in RMP
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEffective Balance of Project Scope and Risk Management Planning
This element assesses evidence of the student's balance of risk assessment and risk treatment strategies. It looks to assess how well the student has comprehended and then put in place workable strategies that are proportionate to the project scope 6 pts
Level 4
Develops analysis of risk assessment and risk treatment to conclusions, new or productive insights that are proportionate to the project scope that can be applied to improve the balance, effectiveness, or appropriateness of Risk Management Planning in the Student's Project 4.5 pts
Level 3
Demonstrates understanding and insight in risk assessment and risk treatment strategies proportionate to the project scope that allow effective balance in the application of Risk Management Planning to the student's project 3 pts
Level 2
Demonstrates understanding and appropriate application of risk assessment and treatment proportionate to project scope 1.5 pts
Level 1
Identifies risks and treatments sufficiently, and proportionately to the project scope 0 pts
No Marks
Lacking any evidence, or not engaged in the RMP process
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLevels of Thinking
Taken from Bloom's Categories of Critical Thinking 6 pts
Level 4
Synthesize and Evaluate 4.5 pts
Level 3
Research and Analyse 3 pts
Level 2
Understand and Apply 1.5 pts
Level 1
Know and Remember 0 pts
No Marks
Not engaged
6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimeliness
Maximum marks are achieved for meeting the due date times requirement and zero marks result from submissions up to a week late. Submissions more than a week late will incur Official Warnings and may incur other additional penalties. 7 pts
Level 4
Submitted by the due date 5.25 pts
Level 3
Submitted within 48hrs of the due date 3.5 pts
Level 2
Submitted within 72 hours of the due date 1.75 pts
Level 1
Submitted within one week of the due date 0 pts
No Marks
No submission within one week of the due date
7 pts
Total Points: 55
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