IT project Management

Group $/$ Individual Assignment #$1$

Developing a Business Case and Project Charter for a Development Archiving System Project

The objective of this assignment is to enable students to apply project management concepts by developing a business case and project charter for a hypothetical project to implement a development archiving system for a company.

Instructions:

$1.$ Understanding the Project Context:

$$ Provide students with a brief overview of the company for which they are developing the project.

$$ Describe the current state of the company's development archiving system $($if any$),$ including its strengths, weaknesses, and any challenges it faces.

$2.$ Developing the Business Case:

$$ Task students with conducting research to identify the need for a new development archiving system within the company.

$$ Ask them to outline the potential benefits, costs, risks, and return on investment $($ROI$)$ associated with implementing the new system.

$$ Encourage students to use relevant data and case studies to support their arguments.

$3.$ Creating the Project Charter:

$$ Guide students through the process of developing a project charter for the development archiving system project.

$$ Ensure they include key components such as project objectives, scope, stakeholders, budget, timeline, and success criteria.

$$ Emphasize the importance of aligning the project with the company's strategic goals and obtaining buy$-$in from key stakeholders.

$4.$ Presentation:

$$ Require students to present their business case and project charter to the class.

$$ Encourage them to use visual aids such as slides or diagrams to enhance their presentations.

$$ Allocate time for questions and feedback from both the instructor and their peers.

Deliverables:

$$ A written business case document outlining the justification for the development archiving system project.

$$ A project charter document detailing the scope, objectives, and key parameters of the project.

Assessment Criteria:

$$ Clarity and coherence of the business case and project charter.

$$ Thoroughness of research and analysis.

$$ Alignment of the project with the company's strategic goals.

$$ Realism and feasibility of proposed solutions.

$$ Quality of presentation and communication skills.

Additional Notes:

$$ Encourage students to collaborate in groups to complete the assignment, simulating real$-$world project teams.

$$ Provide resources such as templates, articles, and sample business cases to assist students in their research and writing process.

$$ Emphasize the importance of creativity, critical thinking, and problem$-$solving skills in developing effective project proposals.

Deadline: $[12/05/2024]$