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Project Planning: Scope and the Work Breakdown Structure - Coggle Diagram
Project Planning: Scope and the Work Breakdown Structure
Scope Statement
A scope statement
is another way to define the scope boundary; it is a detailed documentation of the sponsor’s needs and expectations.
Examples of Scope Statements;
Develop a proactive electronic commerce strategy that identifies the processes, products and services to be delivered through the World Wide Web.
Validate Scope
Verification of the MOV
Has the project’s MOV been clearly defined and agreed upon?
Documentation of All Deliverables
Are the deliverables tangible and verifiable?
Do they support the project’s MOV?
Specification of Quality Standards
Are controls in place to ensure that the work was not only completed but completed to meet specific standards?
Identification of Milestones
Are milestones defined for each deliverable?
Review and Acceptance
Are both sides clear in their expectations?
Scope
Project-Oriented Scope
Support the project management processes defined by the Project Life Cycle (PLC) and the chosen project methodology.
Deliverable Structure Chart – a tool used by the project manager and team.
Product-Oriented Scope
Specific features and functionality of the application system
First cut of requirements definition
Use Case Diagram – a system modeling tool used for refining the scope boundary and defining what the system must do.
Project Scope Definition
The scope boundary and scope statement provide a useful first step
The project’s scope must now be defined in more detail in terms of specific deliverables that provide a basis for developing the project’s work breakdown structure (WBS)
Tools:
Deliverable Definition Table
Deliverable Structure Chart
Context Level Data Flow Diagram
Use Case Diagram