Wednesday, September 22, 2010

September 22, 2010

Project Theory

*Introduction to Project cycle

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service

SDLC(Software Develpment Life Cycle)

Project Identification and selection\/
                 /\Project Initiation & Planning\/
                                   /\Analysis
                                                 /\Logical Design\/
                                                             /\Physical Design\/
                                                                            /\Implementation \/
                                                                                           /\Maintenence


A project is a sequence of unique, complex, and connected activities having one goal or purpose and that must be completed by a specific time, within budget, an according to specifications.


Project Management Criteria
-Projects are oriented towards a goal.
-There is something unique  about every project.
-Projects have a finite  duration.
-Projects require coordination of interrelated  activities.
 
Project management is a set of principles and tools for
-Defining
-Planning
-Executing Controlling and completing a prioject                
What is project management? 
You are a system developer/software engineer. Customer asks for you to create a software that helps him with his business. You have to realize, if the customer is in the Medical Lever, you have to understand the medical terms/concepts. Must know what the things are about so that you can create a good system for the doctors needs. You have to think the way the customer thinks, so that you may deliver exactly what the client wants.
2. Planning
-Needs analyses   Why?
-Analysis of the organisation, its values, activities and releancy
-Own motivation
-Definition of aims (general) and concrete objectives

-Selection of methodology, activities
-Plan of activities -- schedule
-Resources: Human, financial, material, time
-Organisation of the project: team, partners
who are you working with if you are working with anyone, is this project better to work on alone?
-Outline of the project
-Risks assessment strategy
SMART:
-Specific
-Measureable
-Achievalble
-Realistic
-Timed

-Organize your approach
-Generate a credible schedule
-Track progress and control your project
-Identify where to focus your efforts
-Identify problems early – before they are crises
-Saves you time and money
-If you fail to plan,  plan to fail


Assessment based on needs of situation 
-Observing a problem
-Analysing it
-Defining the need
-Deciding on an action
Answering W-questions (Laswell)

W-Questions
 
Who, for whom, with whom, etc.?
What?
Why?
Where?
When?
How/Wie?

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