· Assessment of the feasibility of completing the assigned topic or choose another topic (with the help of your instructor) about which you will write and present.

· Receive evaluation and grade.

1.2 Project Requirements

Problem / Opportunity©	Requirement
Description	Description
Choose a topic for the project	Write a feasibility report to Dr. J. Jonathan Lewis examining three (3) topics in terms of: · availability of information, · suitability of the topic for the amount of time available between now and MAY 1, 2009, · and the significance of each topic to landscaping, and my landscaping career goals. instructor approval
Complete the project before time	Due May 1, 2009 must complete no later than April 20, 2009

2 Feasibility Assessment

This section assesses and identifies each of the topics options available and the ‘feasibility’ (or likelihood) of each option meeting the requirements defined above. It also describes the risks, issues and assumptions associated with the feasibility of each option.

2.1 Topic 1 – The Retrofitting of EB320

Description

Write a ‘Complete technical report’ on retrofitting our classroom EB320 into a ‘sound—proof media room’:

· List materials, labor needs, and resources

· Build prototype and interview persons in the industry

· Write and present final report within 30 days

Assessment

In the time frame given it is not practical to use formal methods for the assessment of feasibility. Careful consideration and a ‘best guess’ is the only method available. With this as foundation for a decision, this topic will not be suitable. Retrofitting a room into a ‘mini theater’ or ‘media room’ is not relevant to landscaping.

Risks

Description©	Likelihood	Impact	Mitigating Actions
Inability to find all available information and other resources	Medium	Very High	Interview a person/company with proven industry experience
Topic prototype is unable to deliver required results	low	High	Complete a pilot project to prove the full retrofitting topic
Capital expenditure may be required	High	Very High	Maintain a strict capital expenditure processes during the project
Timeframe is too short	Very High	Very High	Receive an unsatisfactory grade and possibly fail the course

Issues

Description	Priority	Resolution Actions©
Required capital expenditure funds have not been budgeted	Low	Save a percentage of income to cover the project costs
Required computer software is only at ‘beta’ phase and has not yet been released live	Medium	Design topic based on current software version and adapt changes to topic once the final version of the software has been released
Instructor approval must be sought to implement the final topic	High	Complete the feasibility reports to receive the instructor’s approval early so that it does not delay the final submittal process.

Assumptions

Assuming this topic is for the person who specializes in remodeling not landscaping.

2.2 Topic 2 – The Rent—A—Family Business Plan

Description

Write a ‘Complete technical report’ on writing a business plan for Rent—A--Family:

· List materials, software needs, and resources

· Write prototype and interview persons in the landscaping industry

· Write and present a final report within 30 days

Assessment

In the time frame given it is not practical to use formal methods for the assessment of feasibility. Careful consideration and a ‘best guess’ is the only method available. With this as foundation for a decision, this topic will not be suitable. The allotted time is too short for the amount of research and interviews necessary to complete a viable prototype.

Risks

Description©	Likelihood	Impact	Mitigating Actions
Inability to find all available information and other resources	Very Low	Very High	Interview a person/company with proven industry experience
Topic prototype is unable to deliver required results	Medium	High	Complete a pilot project to prove the full business plan topic
Capital expenditure may be required	High	Very High	Maintain a strict capital expenditure processes during the project
Timeframe is too short	medium	Very High	Receive an unsatisfactory grade and possibly fail the course

Issues

Description	Priority	Resolution Actions©
Required capital expenditure funds have not been budgeted	Low	Save a percentage of income to cover the project costs
Required computer software is only at ‘beta’ phase and has not yet been released live	Very Low	Design plan based on current software version and adapt changes to plan once the final version of the software has been released if within allotted timeframe for project submission
Instructor approval must be sought to implement the final topic	High	Complete the feasibility reports to receive the instructor’s approval early so that it does not delay the final submittal process.

Assumptions

Assuming life is a rollercoaster ride, and just about anything can happen (e.g. Murphy’s Law). This is not the topic for a landscaper who’s always ‘in a pinch’ or ‘on—the—go’.

2.3 Topic 3 – The Re—Landscaping of 7058 Concho

Description

Write a ‘Complete technical report’ on the re—landscaping of 7058 Concho:

· List materials, labor needs, and resources

· Build prototype and interview persons in the landscaping industry

· Write and present a final report within 30 days

Assessment

Risks

Description©	Likelihood	Impact	Mitigating Actions
Inability to find all available information and other resources	Very Low	Very High	Interview a person/company with proven industry experience
Topic prototype is unable to deliver required results	Very Low	High	Complete a pilot project to prove the full re-landscaping topic
Capital expenditure may be required	High	Very High	Maintain a strict capital expenditure processes during the project
Timeframe is too short	Very Low	Very High	Receive an unsatisfactory grade and possibly fail the course

Issues

Description	Priority	Resolution Actions©
Required capital expenditure funds have not been budgeted	Low	Save a percentage of income to cover the project costs
Required computer software is only at ‘beta’ phase and has not yet been released live	Very Low	Design plan based on current software version and adapt changes to plan once the final version of the software has been released if within allotted timeframe for project submission
Instructor approval must be sought to implement the final topic	High	Complete the feasibility reports to receive the instructor’s approval early so that it does not delay the final submittal process.

Assumptions

Assuming all goes as depicted above, the final report will be completed well within the 30 day allotment of time.

3 Appendix

3.1 Supporting Websites and Documentation

www.Google.com

Blackboard

www.Wikipedia.com

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