Session 2 - Project Scope: Objectives, Goals, Deliverables

Project Life Cycle - recap

Video: Lynda.com - Understanding Project Life Cycle 

Video: Lynda.com - Managing Project Scope

Project Goal

The project goal is the high level item that you are wanting to achieve with the project. It forms the main purpose of the project.

Project Objectives

The objectives are the steps or milestones that help you achieve the project goal.

S.M.A.R.T Objectives

Objectives should follow the SMART method.


S.M.A.R.T objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic or Relevant, Time-bound

Read an article on defining S.M.A.R.T objectives 

Another article on S.M.A.R.T objectives

Video: Lynda.com - How to define project goals and objectives

Class Activity 1

For "The Big Move" define:
  • The Project Goal
  • Some Project Objectives (using S.M.A.R.T)

Deliverables

The Deliverables of a project are the actual outcome(s) from the project that are "delivered" to the Stakeholders.

Project Deliverables

Video: Lynda.com - Identify Deliverables and Success criteria

Class Activity 2


What are the deliverables for "The Big Move" project?

Class Activity 3

Project: Completing the Diploma of Library and Information Services

Does it fit the criteria of a project?
Who are the Stakeholders?
What are the constraints?
What are the Objectives? Goals? Deliverables?

Discuss




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