Individual Project | Requirements and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

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Part I: Elicit Requirements

Document the requirements for your project. At a minimum, you should identify three-to five-high level requirements, functions, and features and fifteen-to twenty-five-detailed requirements. The requirements you identify will be used as the basis for the WBS.

Note. Provide the appropriate level of detail while maintaining a reasonable number of requirements since you will base your planning and scheduling on these requirements.

Format your requirements in one of two ways:

• Simple Sentence format that outlines the high-level parent requirements and then breaks these down into multiple user requirements, which then flows into system requirements. "The system SHALL..."
• User Stories format, you will have high-level requirements known as Epics and in each Epic, you will have multiple User Stories that follow the formatted language: As a ROLE, I need a FUNCTION, so that I can, BUSINESS VALUE.

Note. Remember, your requirements should represent ALL the scope in your product and project.

Part II: Work Breakdown Structure

Create a WBS that identifies the following:

• Summary tasks - A summary task is a parent or top-level task that groups together a set of related detail tasks (subtasks). For example, the Summary task "System Integration Testing" might include detail tasks such as "Test User Interface", "Test Data Integrations" and "End to End Testing", these detail tasks should then be further decomposed to show more subtasks that are related to the detail tasks. Summary tasks organize related tasks in the WBS in a logical manner.
• Detail tasks - Subtasks to at least a level 3 decomposition (excellent submissions will include WBS level 4 in under several Summary Tasks.
• Milestones - Project milestones mark specific event along a project's timeline. They are checkpoints that identify when groups of activities included under a Summary task have been completed and/or a deliverable approved by the sponsor or customer. Milestones are used to communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Project management deliverables & tasks as well as closing tasks
• Keep ALL tasks in one column of the Excel sheet (this will make it easier to import your task list to MS Project for the next assignment)
• DO NOT provide start dates, finish dates, duration estimates or Gantt charts (these items will built in during subsequent lessons and assignments)

Note. While there is no minimum or maximum number of tasks, the expectation is that you will have between 75 100 tasks in your WBS and at least 3 to 4 levels of decomposition.

Cite any research or templates used consistent with APA style guidelines.

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My project is about: EasyShop

Problem Statement

The organization currently lacks an efficient system for managing customer relationships, resulting in fragmented communication, missed sales opportunities, and a limited understanding of customer behavior and preferences. This leads to a suboptimal customer experience and hampers the organization's ability to make data-driven business decisions. The absence of a centralized Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is hindering the organization's ability to engage with customers effectively, streamline sales processes, and ultimately, enhance overall customer satisfaction.

Project Description

The project aims to implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for our organization to enhance customer engagement, streamline sales processes, and improve overall customer satisfaction. The CRM system will provide a centralized platform for managing customer data, tracking interactions, and analyzing customer behavior to make informed business decisions.

Project Goal& Objectives:

1. Improve Customer Engagement: Implement a CRM system to enable better communication and relationship-building with our customers.
2. Increase Sales Efficiency: Streamline sales and marketing processes to improve lead management and conversion rates.
3. Enhance Customer Satisfaction: Provide better customer service and support by having a 360-degree view of customer interactions.
4. Data Analysis: Utilize CRM data to gain insights into customer behavior and preferences for targeted marketing and product development.

Explanation:

1. Project Title: This is a clear and concise name for the project, which helps everyone understand what the project is about at a glance.
2. Project Manager: This section specifies who will be responsible for leading and managing the project. It's important to establish clear accountability.
3. Project Sponsor: The project sponsor is typically a senior executive or manager who provides the necessary support and resources for the project. They play a critical role in project success.
4. Project Start and End Dates: These dates define the project's timeline, indicating when it will begin and when it is expected to conclude. This sets expectations for the project's duration.
5. Project Description: This section provides a brief overview of what the project aims to achieve. It sets the context for the project and helps stakeholders understand its purpose.
6. Project Objectives: Objectives are the specific goals the project is intended to accomplish. They provide a clear understanding of what success looks like.