Unit 4 Project Design, implementation and evaluation HND in Computing and Systems Development Unit 4 Project Design, implementation and evaluation

So far… Introduction to unit Project selection Feasibility (5 steps) Initial exploration Project specifications

procedures planning and monitoring methods; operating methods; lines of communication; risk analysis; structure of groups and collaborative working eg learner groups or roles and responsibilities within a work-based project; targets aims

Task three Define the procedures you will use for your project

Project plan timescales, deliverables, milestones, quality assurance systems quality plans; monitoring progress Is there software you could use? e.g. Microsoft Project Professional 2010 (DreamSpark Premium)

Other tools Gantt chart An easy to use Excel spreadsheet is available on this site: asq.org/learn-about- quality/project-planning -tools/overview/gantt -chart.html http://asq.org/learn-about-quality/project-planning-tools/overview/gantt-chart.html PDCA or PDSA Cycle (Plan, Do, Check (or Study), Act guidance on this is also on the ASQ site. Review their example. ‘Do’ may involve more than one step. Post-it notes http://www.brighthubpm.com/project-planning/128630-project-planning-with-post-it-notes/