Project Scoping Outline

PART 1

Identify and describe a hypothetical project for use in this course. The project should consist of work that will take at least 4 months’ time, have a beginning and end, and use people and resources (at least 5 team members) that will provide a product, service, or result to an organization. 

Prepare a 525- to 700-word outline of the project that includes the following: 

· Identify the approach you will take to manage the project (agile, predictive, or hybrid). 

· Summarize five reasons why you selected the approach.  

· Evaluate how the approach will work with the organization. 

· Define the expectations from the project sponsor.  

· Assess what expectations the sponsor will have for deliverables. 

· Summarize the objectives for the project. 

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.  

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PART 2

Using the project you outlined in Part 1, evaluate a competitor product or service that can be found in the marketplace. 

In 525 to 700 words: 

· Analyze how this product or service aligns with the competitive landscape.  

· Assess how it aligns with organizational strategic objectives.  

· Create an initial stakeholder register identifying the key stakeholder roles by organization. It should include the following:  

· Describe the key stakeholders. 

· Evaluate each stakeholder’s level of power and influence over the project along with each one’s level of interest.  

· Analyze what will happen with the project if they are not engaged and become distracted by other business needs. 

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.  

Submit both Part 1 and Part 2 of the assignment. 

 

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