PP Proj III

Curriculum Project

Victor King CSU

8/12/2015

Background The project includes three main projects that the Curriculum Manager should focus on for the next three years. The company is focused on completing the project to gain new customers while keeping the existing customers happy. The move has prompted the development of three projects, which are the revision of books, the creation of a multimedia project, and entry into the college textbook market. The whole project has been allocated $7 million to cover all the three pending projects. Goals

· Complete the eight different textbook revisions that need to be revised by 2014.

· Create a new line to textbooks that must be completed by 2017

· Create a new line of multimedia tools by the middle of the year 2014.

· Enter the college textbook market by the end of 2016.

Scope The Curriculum Manager will work with the IT, Marketing, and School level departments to complete all the three tasks. The Curriculum manager has been tasked to revise the eight pending textbooks that must be completed by 2014. The revision task will start with the four popular textbooks and then move to the three fairly popular books. The task should be completed by the end of 6 months. One textbook is very old, which has made it difficult to find the right resources. Therefore, a team has been assigned to find the right material within the next twelve months. The project will also cover the creation of multimedia learning tools, which should run simultaneously with the revision of the books. It is a new field for the company, which is why the team will take time to organize the necessary tools and source for extra resources. The last task of the project is an entry into the college book market by 2016. The research and preparation will start at the same time as the other projects. The first year of the project is all about research and development of curriculum for college books. The new books are expected to hit the market at the end of 2016. Key Stakeholders

Client	J & J Textbook Publishing Company
Sponsor	J & J Textbook Publishing Company
Project Manager	James Woodward
Project team members

Project Milestones It describes the main activities that should be completed in the project. First, a team for each task should be ready by the of January 2014. The urgency of the projects demands proper preparation and organization. All the four popular textbooks should be updated by June 2014. The other three textbooks should be completed by September, and the old textbook finished by December. The creation of Multimedia Learning Tools will start in February. The project will start with the hope of getting additional resources to complete it. All resources for the project must be available by March 2014. The project stands to generate high revenue, which is why the project will take precedence over entry into the college market. The multimedia tools should be completed by June 2014. The final task is an entry into the college book market by the end of 2016. Background research on college curriculum books should start by February 2014. Project Budget The total budget for the project is $7 million. The resources are allocated based on the weighted matrix, which allows the manager to prioritize a project based on its impact on the company, revenue generation, and customers. The main expenses are stationery, transport, and other administrative tools. The recurring expensive is that of stationery. The budget allocates a big portion to the task of revising the eight textbooks, and creating the multimedia learning tools.

Constraints, Assumptions, Risks and Dependencies

Constraints	The resources needed to complete the creation of multimedia learning tools is not available. It might slow down the whole project. The scarcity of resources needed to revise the old textbook is also a major concern. The other constraint is that fact that the department has to work with three different departments to complete the project. It might take time to complete the tasks.
Assumptions	The project will get dedicated team members who are ready to give their best. The Multimedia Learning Tools can generate adequate revenue to finance entry into the college book market. The IT, School Level, and Marketing Departments will cooperate by providing the required support on time. The money allocated for the project will be released on time to facilitate timely completion of all the tasks.
Risks and Dependencies	The most significant risks include the lack of a dedicated team, lack of cooperation, poor judgment, and inadequate resources. The project can only be delivered if the all the teams involved in the project can give it their best. All employees in the project team should be ready to cooperate and share ideas to complete the project.

Approval Signatures

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