This case study requires you to develop a Project Plan that will enable you to host an epic party. The original case was focused on a Superbowl party [2] however it can be adapted for a birthday celebration, a cookout, an open house or as the participants so decide.

Its mid January and football season is quickly coming to a close That means its time for the SUPERBOWL!!!! So lets have some fun and throw a Superbowl* party for 30 of our closest friends. With 2 weeks to go, lets put your Project Management skills to use so we can plan, prepare for and host an epic party.

• What is the objective of your project? What does success look like? State it in your words.

• What are the key tasks or activities leading up to and during the party itself; list out at least 25

• Consider how long it will take to perform each of the tasks. An estimate is fine. For example, if one of your tasks is to Thaw out the frozen chicken wings, you might estimate 4 hours for this.

• Do any tasks have to be completed before others can start, meaning for the identified tasks are there any predecessors? Which tasks are truly independent?

• Using excel or a hand drawing, draft out a project schedule, showing the order of tasks from start to finish.

• Identify the critical path.

• Do you have enough time to get ready for the party? If so, when do you have to start your first activity?

• Uh-oh your car broke down and you couldnt get it fixed in time to start shopping for your project plan. You are now 1 day behind schedule. How can you crash the schedule? At what cost (approximate)?

• Other than your car breaking down, what are the key risks to your schedule? Identify at least 3 risks and discuss how you might mitigate them.

Note: * - if you really arent a football fan or have something against the Superbowl, you can do this same exercise as a birthday party if you wish.

Please help me, i am not a foot ball fan. ha