Big idea. A project is temporary work with a purpose, limits and an owner. Clear scope, an honest schedule and ranked risks give it a chance of delivery.
Outcomes served. O1 (define a project), O2 (scope and breakdown) and O3 and O4 (introduced).
Plan your six hours
| Part | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Opener and orientation (this page) | 15 |
| M1.L1 What makes a project | 55 |
| M1.L2 Scope and deliverables | 50 |
| M1.L3 The critical path | 50 |
| M1.L4 Ranking risks | 50 |
| Practice set | 35 |
| Lab: Plan a website refresh | 50 |
| Mastery checkpoint | 30 |
| Discussion prompt and recap | 25 |
| Total | 360 (6 hours) |
Assumed. Nothing from earlier modules. Workplace experience is enough.
Where this topic appears in practice. Anyone who leads or joins a project, from a website refresh to an office move, needs the same basic structure: a clear goal, a defined scope, a realistic schedule and a list of risks. See the article on defining project scope and managing risk.
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