IntroductiontoMISAppendix13.pptVIP

Introduction to MIS Appendix 13 Project Management Appendix: Project Management Projects Goal Need a well-defined goal Good example: Put a man on the moon. Bad example: Improve the IRS information systems. Scope Size and complexity of the project. Match the management techniques to the project scope. Schedule Break project into tasks Tasks depend on other tasks (you can’t paint a wall until it is built). Tasks take time to complete (duration) Tasks require resources. Resources Worker time is usually the most important to schedule. Workrooms, machinery, and so on. Project Management Steps Define the project. Create the plan. Track and manage the project as it proceeds. Close the project when the goal is achieved or the project is cancelled. Microsoft Project Specialized database Tasks (start, duration, description, dependence) Resources (costs, needs, assignments) Specialized views of the data Gantt Chart Highlight task duration. PERT Chart Highlight task dependence. Calendar Show scheduled tasks. Task Usage Show assigned resources. Tracking Gantt Compare estimates to actual. Task Sheet Detailed task data. Resource views Resource Graph Track resources over time. Resource Sheet Detailed resource data. Resource Usage Tasks assigned to resources. Sample: Spring Forward Century Choose starting point Legal paperwork Establish routes Create databases Create promotional materials Create commemorative shirts Register riders Organize volunteer groups Advertise ride Plan rest stops Plan registration Final clean up Thank you notes Write project notes Microsoft Project: Gantt Chart Gantt Chart (continued) Resource Usage Ride Day * Introduction to MIS * * Introduction to MIS * Copyright ? 1998-2002 by Jerry Post Sunday, April 2, 2000 25 miles 50 miles 100 miles Planning the ride After the ride Ride day is a separate project SpringForwardCentury.mpp Organize Spring Forward Century.mpp Organize Spring Forward Century.mpp You need to get some tasks done sooner, or get more volunteer