Overview
This case challenge is made up of 10 modules, each presenting a progressive scenario you might encounter in a real project.
By the end, you will bring together everything you've developed into a final presentation that tells the full story of your project journey.
Module Components
Each module will have some of the following components:
- Overviews of the scenario, outlining the objective(s)
- Memos from key stakeholders to guide your decision making
- Templates for you to craft your deliverables
Challenge Structure
The case challenge is organized into five main phases, each corresponding to a project management process group:
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Project Initiation | Develop project charters and stakeholder registers that align with organizational objectives |
| Project Planning | Create comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, schedules, cost baselines, and risk management strategies. |
| Project Execution | Adapt to changing circumstances. Manage project execution while handling changes and stakeholder expectations. |
| Project Control | Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed. Develop data visualizations to communicate project performance. |
| Project Closure | Conduct project closure activities and document lessons learned. Develop a final presentation summarizing your project journey. |
Final Presentation Rubric
Your final presentation should include the following sections:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Executive Summary | Overview of the project |
| 2. Problem Statement and Objectives | Why was the project initiated? What were your objectives? |
| 3. Scope and Key Planning Elements | How was the project broken down? (Scope, WBS, and major assumptions) |
| 4. Baseline Performance Measures | What was the planned schedule and cost baselines? |
| 5. Risk and Uncertainty Analysis | What were the associated risks and cost uncertainty outputs? |
| 6. Change Management Record | Were there any unexpected events? How did they affect the project? Did you have to update any projections? |
| 7. Final Performance Report | How did your results compare with your projections? How did you perform overall? |
| 8. Lessons Learned | What were your key takeaways from this challenge? Is there anything you would have done differently? |