Defining The Project

Step 1:  Defining the Project Scope

•Project Scope

–A definition of the end result or mission of the project—a product or service for the client/customer—in specific, tangible, and measurable terms.

•Purpose of the Scope Statement

–To clearly define the deliverable(s) for the end user.

–To focus the project on successful completion
of its goals.

–To be used by the project owner and participants
as a planning tool and for measuring project success.

Step 2:  Establishing Project Priorities

Step 3:  Creating the Work Breakdown Structure

Step 4:  Integrating the WBS with the Organization

Step 5:  Coding the WBS for the Information System

Project Scope Checklist

1.Project objective

2.Deliverables

3.Milestones

4.Technical requirements

5.Limits and exclusions

6.Reviews with customer

•Scope Statements

–Also called statements of work (SOW)