Week 2 Defining the Project: The

Project Charter

Primary Planning Activities

1.Identify what has to be done (scope)2.Assign resources to tasks3.Develop schedule of tasks4.Evaluate the project plan

Defining the Project

Determine the real need Define the end product/service Determine the priorities for the project Prepare the project charter

Determine the Priorities for the Project

Scope Time Cost Quality Risk

Highest Medium Lowest

Stakeholder Analysis

Common Stakeholders

Project manager Project team members Customers Suppliers Managers Regulators The public/community Sponsors Owners

Power/Interest Grid

Power/Interest Low Interest High Interest

High Power Keep satisfied Manage Closely

Low PowerMonitor (Minimal

effort)Keep informed

The Project Charter

Define the scope of the project and the resources used to achieve project goals and objectives.

Obtain approval to begin the project.