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.  

Resources

• Center for      Writing Excellence
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• Grammar      Assistance

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. 

Resources

• Center for Writing Excellence
• Reference and Citation Generator
• Grammar Assistance