Key Topics:
- Project Charter & Components
- SMART Goals Application
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Gantt Charts for Scheduling
- Project Constraints & Resource Allocation
- Critical Path Method
Key Topics:
A formal document that authorizes a project, outlining its purpose, scope, and stakeholders.
Key Components:
Goals should be: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Examples:
Vocational Example (Healthcare):
Hierarchical decomposition of tasks into smaller, manageable components.
Example Structure:
1.0 Project: School Science Fair
1.1 Planning
1.1.1 Book Venue
1.1.2 Invite Judges
1.2 Execution
1.2.1 Set Up Booths
1.2.2 Manage Registrations
Tool Practice: Use Trello or Google Sheets to create a WBS for organizing a vocational workshop.
Visual timeline showing task durations and dependencies.
Example:
Tool Demo: Create a basic Gantt chart in Excel or Asana.
Projects balance Scope, Time, and Cost. Changing one affects the others.
Example:
If a client requests additional features (scope creep), the budget (cost) or deadline (time) must adjust.
Vocational Example (Construction):
Allocating 3 workers to foundation-laying for 5 days, costing $1500.
Identifying the longest sequence of dependent tasks that determine project duration.
Example:
For a bakery opening, "Install Ovens" (3 days) must finish before "Test Recipes" (2 days).
Next Steps:
Practice creating project charters and WBS for vocational scenarios.