1. Project Planning

2. Develop the Baseline Develop the scope of what is required Split the project into meaningful elements using a Work Breakdown Structure Develop a schedule linking the various project elements Identify the resources needed for each element of the WBS Develop cost forecasts for each element of the WBS Forecast revenues and benefits Consider risks and options Develop a strategy (organisation, purchasing, risk, etc). Allocate tasks and responsibilities Initiate a documentation and reporting system

3. Breakdown Structure Cube Organisation Breakdown Structure (OBS) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) R $ Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) W

4. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Sub-dividing the Project into Work Packages

5. Work Breakdown Structure A hierarchical breakdown of project elements - the “work packages” Provides consistent basis for schedule and costs Forms the basis for control and reporting Must be consistent across projects and programmes

6. Example WBS Build New College Main Building SiteSports Complex CurriculumStaffing Organisation SystemsEquipmentStructure PlumbingCommsHeat & Ventilation Sound & Vision Electric Power Lighting TenderEvaluateOrderDelivery DesignTestConstructPurchase

7. Basic WBS for Project Framework Level 1 Initial Investigation Level 2 Dev. Implement. & Validation Operation & Closure Feasibility & Definition Business Review Objective / Business Driver Total Project

8. Requirements for a standardised WBS Coding System Within the Business a series of unique numbers or letters must be developed to identify each level in the WBS The coding system must allow summary calculations (of cost & time) at each level The coding system must relate to the general ledger used by the Accounts Department (which may also identify type of asset, etc.) The codes must be relevant to each business unit

9. Gantt Charts

10. Pert Charts

11. Chart Dependencies FINISH TO START FINISH TO FINISH START TO START

12. British Standard Precedence Box

13. Milestones & Gates

14. Critical Chain Analysis James Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Critical Chain Critical Chain for James – possible resolution that tasks move forwards and backwards and total critical path adjusted by allowance from programme buffer. Programme Buffer