You are required to create a chart, diagram, or task list to accompany your Milestones Schedule. A Gantt chart, network diagram, or task list are all appropriate formats. Select the format you think works best for your project. Consult the resources below for additional ideas for creating your schedule.

http://quickbase.intuit.com/blog/2012/08/28/three-types-of-change-management-models/

http://blog.toggl.com/2013/06/gantt-chart/

http://www.projectmanager.com/4-alternatives-to-gantt-charts.php

Gradable Items

Milestones Schedule and Critical Risks Assessment for the Capstone Project

Students will create a strategic business plan for their culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.

You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone in each Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned. Review the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional information.

Create the Milestones Schedule and Critical Risks Assessment for your organization (500 word maximum). Refer to chapter 9 in the textbook and the topic material resources for additional information.

Describe the preferred timing and objectives for your business plan. Include an Excel spreadsheet with critical decisions and dates. A Gantt chart, network diagram, or task list format is appropriate. Refer to the resources on charting and diagramming project progress in the topic materials for additional information on creating your Milestone Schedule.

Create contingency plans to address major problems or setbacks as they occur.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is/is not required.