There are 5 Project Life Cycle phases that you will apply to the Painting at JWU Project as outlined below:

Phase 1: Initiation

Phase 2: Planning

Phase 3: Execution

Phase 4: Monitoring & Controlling

Phase 5: Closure

Scenario:

To start, let's look at Phase 1: Initiation. Pretend that you are the owner of a company that performs interior painting services. You will be attending a bidders' conference at Johnson & Wales University where you will receive more detailed information about the classroom painting project.

At this point, your goal is to gather information about the project stakeholders as well as project details to determine whether or not to submit a bid for the project.

With the information supplied thus far, please answer the following questions:

Who might the stakeholders be for this project? You can think in general terms of job title and responsibilities.

What questions might you have for the client before deciding to submit a bid?

What assumptions about the stakeholders might be logical to make?

If you were a team member on the project, not the owner of the painting company, discuss briefly how you might interact with the stakeholders.

Determine at least five stakeholders for the JWU Painting Project.

Thinking of the stakeholders you noted in the Painting at JWU Project this week, answer the following questions:

1. Can you think of any stakeholders that might affect the project planning process negatively or positively? Explain why you have made your determination.

2. What do you call the person that is your most avid supporter and project influencer?

3. How is the "avid supporter" role different from the other stakeholders and project management roles?