Part 1 of your Proposed Project Model presented essential planning elements for your selected project. Part 2 will build upon these initial plans, allowing you the opportunity to use p
Part 1 of your Proposed Project Model presented essential planning elements for your selected
project. Part 2 will build upon these initial plans, allowing you the opportunity to use project
management software to build a task list, create a Gantt Chart, input resources, develop a
schedule, and plan for certain particulars that are common on many projects. This aspect of the
Case Study will help develop your develop your software skills and provide practical application
of the concepts we study. Utilize the attached proposed project instructions for the guidelines of the project. Build off of the annotated portion (part 1) and finish the final project. Attached is the rubric for guidance as well.
BUSI 681
Proposed Project Model: Project File Assignment Instructions
Overview
Part 1 of your Proposed Project Model presented essential planning elements for your selected project. Part 2 will build upon these initial plans, allowing you the opportunity to use project management software to build a task list, create a Gantt Chart, input resources, develop a schedule, and plan for certain particulars that are common on many projects. This aspect of the Case Study will help develop your develop your software skills and provide practical application of the concepts we study.
Instructions
The following will be submitted in one MS Project document.
1. Open a new project in Microsoft Project. Save the file in this format: LastName_Project_Name
2. Have the entire project as the first task you input (that is, input the name of your project on the first line). Provide some overarching information about your project. In the Notes file, describe the project and list the key deliverables. Include any other information that may be helpful to your project.
3. Establish a project start date. In the Notes section, explain why you selected this date.
4. Create a work breakdown structure (WBS) by decomposing the scope for your project into deliverables and enter these as “tasks” in your project file. You must have at least 5 deliverables.
5. Decompose the deliverables further into work packages (tasks) and enter them under your deliverables. It is helpful to keep your deliverables as nouns, and to use verbs for each task. Include enough detail to have 20–25 unique tasks.
6. Use the “Indent Task” button to create a hierarchy that delineates deliverables and tasks.
7. Code the project following the 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2 format.
8. Establish the project schedule by estimating time durations for all of your individual tasks. Enter the duration (in days) for each task.
9. Using a task’s Notes feature, justify the time estimates for at least 5 tasks. For example, you might make the following note: “This will take 3 days to allow the paint to dry before applying the trim.”
10. Enter at least 3 milestones for your project. Milestones typically use passive verbs (i.e. Phase 1 completed) and do not have any duration assigned to them (0 days).
11. Link all of your individual tasks and milestones. You can use the “link” button (appears as a chain link) after selecting the 2 tasks to be linked. Note that there are numerous ways to link tasks. Vary your linkages by including at least 2 relationships that are not Microsoft Project’s default (Finish-to-Start) relationships.
12. Not all tasks start immediately after a task ends (they “lag”) or wait until a task is completely finished before starting (they “lead”). Therefore, have at least 1 task include lead time or lag time. In the Notes section for this task, indicate why there would be a lead/lag for that particular task.
13. Next, begin to assign workers and estimate your resource costs. Enter at least 6 human resources on the Resource Sheet.
14. Add comments to at least half of your resources to provide information about those resources. Note things such as why they were selected, potential scheduling issues, a potential back-up, or other information that a project manager might find helpful.
15. In order to determine the budget for your project, you must input your labor costs. After your resources are entered, include wage rates for each individual resource.
16. For every task, assign the appropriate resource(s). Do not assign resources to summary tasks (your deliverables) or milestones (event markers).
17. If Microsoft Project displays a red human resource icon, the associated resource is over-allocated. Determine how best to address the problem and make the needed changes. If a resource can be over-allocated, justify the “why” in the task’s Notes.
18. When tasks, costs, and resources are entered correctly and you have double-checked for accuracy, set the project baseline. This sets the budget and schedule for the project.
19. Next, display the project as a network diagram to show the critical path in your project.
20. Save and submit the document.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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Running Head: Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket Project Case 1
Project proposal: Space-X Falcon heavy rocket
Liberty University BUSI 681
Joseph Redfearn
9 April, 2023
Running Head: Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket Project Case 2
Overview of the project
Space has always been viewed as the final frontier. This is more than just for manned
travel, but for the civilian use of space. GPS, google maps, satellite tv, and now projects like
satellite WIFI for all are just some examples how we use space on a daily basis. Until Recently
space expansion was limited by the crippling expenses associated with the travel it would take to
get to outer space, space launch. This was until Elon musk created a company called Space-X
which gave the government contracted United Launch Alliance, Northup Grumman, and other
contractors a near heart attack as Space-X was able to offer the same effect for just fractions of a
cost. This is vital for stakeholders when the predecessor to the Falcon Heavy launch vehicle
came in around four billion dollars where today’s Falcon Heavy Geosynchronous orbit launch
vehicle comes in just around 100 million dollars.
This project covers the process followed in launching the Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket
launch from the stage at which the need to send a satellite raised to when the satellite was
launched into space. This project will illustrate the key planning items that helped drive down the
price of this project while still reducing the over project risk to the project and to their
stakeholders. The main reason that contributed to the launch of Space-X Falcon Heavy was the
need to determine a cost-effective way of transporting items to Mars. Rockets such as the Space-
X falcon transports or delivers satellite to space after which the satellites are launched to start
their crucial surveillance and data collection tasks (Seedhouse, 2022). Space-X, with the
leadership of Elon Musk had been positioned as an inventive company that seeks at establishing
the prevalent challenges in space exploration and devise effective strategies to solve the problem.
The launching process engaged a variety of activities, all of which targeted at ensuring there is
successful sending of the space ship into Mars (Jozič et al, 2020). In enhancing successful
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completion of the project, identification of stakeholders was necessary. Each stakeholder was
assigned a responsibility in which they had to participate in with each of the stakeholder
providing a report on the progress made in fulfilling the responsibility. Another crucial element
in the project implementation for this project is identification of risks. The main two risks that
were exposed in the Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket included scope creep and technology risks.
Identifying the risks at the preliminary stages of project completion was necessary in
determining the most effective risk management strategies to use in reducing the risk of project
failure before completion. In addition to the areas explored in this report is a clear description
and analysis of communication plan. The plan determines the path followed in communicating
with stakeholders across the organization throughout the space launch process.
Running Head: Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket Project Case 4
Proposal Form
Name: Joseph Redfearn Instructor: Mr. John Johnson Unit: BUSI 681 Proposed project Title: The Space-X falcon heavy rocket launch Section One: Title, objective and responsibilities The project is titled, the Space-X Falcon heavy rocket launch. The main objective of the rocket heavy launch project is to determine the stages of launch and the activities engaged in the space exploration process. Also, the project seeks to determine the role played by effective planning of project activities towards attaining the desired success. Section Two: Reasons for choosing this project The project was selected due to the unique nature of space projects. In most projects, the main goal is more of adventurous with no specific business value that the company aims at attaining towards the end of the project period. Section Three: Activities and Timescales In completion of the project, the following activities are involved and which are carried out within the specified timeline. The activities outlined are derived from the official launch process followed in the Space-X falcon heavy rocket launch with few modifications to enhance efficiency in completion of the outlined project tasks. Activity Timeline Establish the need for space exploration 2 months Create a space exploration workforce 1 month Develop a space exploration plan 3 months Conduct Research 3 months Vetting of the plan and authorization from Space-X senior management.
1 month
Implementation of the plan, starting from preparation of the launch
6 months
Assessment of launch standards by authorities
1 month
Sending of satellite to space 15th month of the project implementation period
The project has an implementation period of 18 months. Each of the months has distinct role in which the stakeholders engage in towards successful attainment of the set goals.
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Responsibility matrix
The following responsibility matrix outlines the responsibility assignment as distributed across the different stakeholders involved in the project. There are four designations in the matrix: responsible, accountable, consulted and informed. ‘Responsible shows the task assigned directly to the specific person. ‘Accountable’ refers to the person who delegates and reviews work involved in the project. ‘Consulted’ include stakeholders that provide feedback and input on the work being done on the project. ‘Informed’ refer t stakeholders that need periodic updates on the progress of the team.
Project tasks Project Manager
Project team members
Finance manager
R & D manager
Senior management
Establish the need for space exploration
R R C R C
Create a space exploration workforce
R R I I C
Develop a space exploration plan
R R I A C
Conduct Research R R A R C Vetting of the plan and authorization from Space-X senior management.
R R I I C
Implementation of the plan, starting from preparation of the launch
R R C A C
Assessment of launch standards by authorities
R R I A C
Sending of satellite to space R R I I A
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Project Response Matrix
Risk Event Response Trigger Who is Responsible
Failure to follow plan/scope
Avoidance: Ensure plan is well- communicated to parties.
Poor communication among stakeholders.
Project Manager
Mechanical breakdown
Mitigate: Prototyping the space ship.
Poorly- developed work plan and materials.
Project team members
Termination of project process.
Mitigation: engage all stakeholders in project implementation process
Lapse of funds or poor attainment of set quality standards.
Project manager and Finance manager.
Launch failure Transfer: to a third party responsible of losses as a result of space launch failure.
Omission of a crucial project activity or misuse of funds.
Senior management
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Stakeholder Communication plan
Role Title Frequency Format/channels
Project Manager Daily In-person meetings, emails and internal memos.
Project team members Daily In-person meetings and emails
Finance Manager Weekly Internal memo, email and in-person meeting with project manager.
R & D Manager Weekly Internal memo, email and in-person meeting with project manager.
Senior management Once in two weeks In-person meeting and board meeting with the project team and stakeholders.
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Reference
Gray, C. F., & Larson, E. W. (2020). Project Management: The Managerial Process. McGraw-
Hill Education.
Jozič, P., Zidanšek, A., & Repnik, R. (2020). Fuel Conservation for Launch Vehicles: Falcon
Heavy Case Study. Energies, 13(3), 660.
Seedhouse, E. (2022). Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. In SpaceX: Starship to Mars–The First 20
Years (pp. 71-93). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
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Criteria Ratings Points
Task List/Gantt Chart
70 to >63 pts
Advanced
The Project (or similar approved software) task list is well-developed, with a well-organized work breakdown structure reflected in the task list and appropriate dependencies and time estimates included. The Project includes: • Project start date with rationale. • At least 5 deliverables included. • At least 20–25 unique tasks included. • Hierarchy delineates deliverables and tasks. • Project coded in 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2 format. • Duration (in days) for each task. • At least 3 milestones included. • All individual tasks and milestones linked. • At least 2 relationships are not Finish-to-Start. • At least 1 task includes lead or lag time, with rationale. • Over-allocation justified, if needed. • Project baseline set.
63 to >58 pts
Proficient
The Project (or similar approved software) task list is well-developed, with a work breakdown structure reflected in the task list and appropriate dependencies and time estimates included. The Project includes all or nearly all of the following: • Project start date with rationale. • At least 5 deliverables included. • At least 20–25 unique tasks included. • Hierarchy delineates deliverables and tasks. • Project coded in 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2 format. • Duration (in days) for each task. • At least 3 milestones included. • All individual tasks and milestones linked. • At least 2 relationships are not Finish-to-Start. • At least 1 task includes lead or lag time, with rationale. • Over-allocation justified, if needed. • Project baseline set.
58 to >0 pts
Developing
The Project (or similar approved software) task list needs further development. The Project fails to include elements of the following: • Project start date with rationale. • At least 5 deliverables included. • At least 20–25 unique tasks included. • Hierarchy delineates deliverables and tasks. • Project coded in 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2 format. • Duration (in days) for each task. • At least 3 milestones included. • All individual tasks and milestones linked. • At least 2 relationships are not Finish-to-Start. • At least 1 task includes lead or lag time, with rationale. • Over-allocation justified, if needed. • Project baseline set.
0 pts
Not Present
No Task List/Gantt Chart is included.
70 pts
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Criteria Ratings Points
Resource Sheet
35 to >31 pts
Advanced
The Project (or similar approved software) resource sheet is well-developed, with all of the necessary resource requirements including: • At least 6 human resources entered on the Resource Sheet. • At least half of the resources include comments. • Labor costs included. • Resources assigned to every task.
31 to >28 pts
Proficient
The Project (or similar approved software) resource sheet is included, with nearly all of the necessary resource requirements including: • At least 6 human resources entered on the Resource Sheet. • At least half of the resources include comments. • Labor costs included. • Resources assigned to every task.
28 to >0 pts
Developing
The Project (or similar approved software) resource sheet is included but lacks some of the following elements: • At least 6 human resources entered on the Resource Sheet. • At least half of the resources include comments. • Labor costs included. • Resources assigned to every task.
0 pts
Not Present
No Resource Sheet is included.
35 pts
Grammar and Structure
45 to >40 pts
Advanced
The Project (or similar approved software) is saved according to the assignment parameters and is presented as a network diagram. All notes are appropriate for the project, are well-developed, and free from grammar errors. This includes: • Saved as LastName_Project_Name • Overall project is first task, with info in notes. • Justified time estimates for at least 5 tasks. • Project displayed as a network diagram.
40 to >37 pts
Proficient
The Project (or similar approved software) is saved but may not be in a network diagram. Overall the notes are appropriate for the project, are well-developed, and mostly free from grammar errors. This includes: • Saved as LastName_Project_Name • Overall project is first task, with info in notes. • Justified time estimates for at least 5 tasks. • Project displayed as a network diagram.
37 to >0 pts
Developing
The Project (or similar approved software) notes are not appropriate for the project and contain numerous grammar errors. Elements that may be missing include: • Saved as LastName_Project_Name • Overall project is first task, with info in notes. • Justified time estimates for at least 5 tasks. • Project displayed as a network diagram.
0 pts
Not Present
The Project is not submitted or lacks requirements and has numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present.
45 pts
Total Points: 150
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