One of the ways we learn about the world of Project Management is to look at examples of other projects, and how they've been managed.

For this assignment, the goal is to learn about a previous, or current, project that's of interest to you.

Conduct a search for a project that interests you. You can find projects in the Mohawk Library, your local library, in the news, or through many of the online sources available.

For the project you've chosen:

1. Summarize the project.
2. How does this particular initiative fit the definition of a project?
3. In your opinion, for this specific project, which element of the Triple Constraint is the most crucial? Explain why you chose that Constraint.
4. In your opinion, for this specific project which element of the Triple Constraint is the least important? Explain why you chose that Constraint.
5. Do you believe the project was successful? If the project is still in progress, do you believe it will be successful?
   • If you believe it is (or will be) successful, explain how you define success for the selected project. Describe the specific actions/decisions you believe the Project Manager took to set it up for success.
   • If you believe it was not (or will not be) successful, explain how it did not meet your definition of success for the selected project. Describe the specific actions/decisions you believe the Project Manager took which resulted (or is leading to it) not being successful.

Include a link to the article or sources that you are basing your research on, and be sure to cite your work in your response. Please note that no marks are awarded for including this information, but 25 marks will be deducted if it is omitted.

Your research should focus on a real project that has occurred or that is currently being executed. Your research should not be focused on a "How to" article. For example an article or online column on the steps involved in planning a party is not acceptable.

As always, this must be your own work, and any material referenced must be correctly cited.

In addition:

Being a great Project Manager means working with others. Sometimes, certain people on a project team (or in any group) contribute more, or have a greater impact on the work that gets done. Using this link: Peer FeedbackLinks to an external site., answer one simple question about those on your team for this assignment - the question is simple: "How much would you like to work with this person on another assignment/project?".

Rubric

Case Study: Research of an Existing Project

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummarize the project

5 to >4.0 pts A complete & comprehensive overview of the project has been provided

4 to >2.0 pts A solid overview of the project has been provided

2 to >0.0 pts An overview of the project has been provided

0 pts No Marks

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHow this particular initiative fits the definition of a project

10 to >9.0 pts A complete & comprehensive case has been made to support this work as meeting the definition of a project

9 to >7.0 pts A solid case has been made to support this work as meeting the definition of a project

7 to >5.0 pts A reasonable case has been made to support this work as meeting the definition of a project

5 to >0 pts A compelling case has not been made to support this work as meeting the definition of a project

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTriple Constraint - most crucial

15 to >14.0 pts An analysis of the most important aspect of the Triple Constraint identified has been provided, and is strongly supported with evidence

14 to >11.0 pts An analysis of the importance of the Triple Constraint identified has been provided, and is supported with evidence

11 to >8.0 pts An analysis of the most important aspect of the Triple Constraint identified has been mostly demonstrated, or may be weakly supported with evidence

8 to >0.0 pts An analysis of the most important aspect of the Triple Constraint identified is not demonstrated, and may or may not be supported with evidence

0 pts No identification of a single aspect, or no analysis has been articulated

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTriple Constraint - least crucial

15 to >14.0 pts An analysis of the least important aspect of the Triple Constraint identified has been provided, and is strongly supported with evidence

14 to >11.0 pts An analysis of the least important aspect of the Triple Constraint identified has been provided, and is supported with evidence

11 to >8.0 pts An analysis of the important aspect of the Triple Constraint identified has been mostly demonstrated, or may be weakly supported with evidence

8 to >0.0 pts An analysis of the least important aspect of the Triple Constraint identified is not demonstrated, and may or may not be supported with evidence

0 pts No identification of a single aspect, or no analysis has been articulated

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Success or Failure

2 pts A position has been articulated as to the success or failure of the project

0 pts A position has not been articulated as to the success or failure of the project

2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Success/Failure - Supporting ArgumentConvince me that your position as to the success/failure of this project, based on what you know about it, is correct

8 to >7.0 pts The success/failure position is strongly supported with evidence

7 to >5.0 pts The success/failure position is supported with evidence

5 to >3.0 pts The success/failure position is weakly supported with evidence

3 to >0 pts The success/failure position is not supported

8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProject Success/Failure - Project Manager ActivitiesConvince me that you understand the specific actions/decisions that the Project Manager took which impacted the success or failure of the project

20 to >19.0 pts The impact of the explicit actions/decisions taken by the Project Manger on the project are clearly articulated, are strongly connected to the project outcome, and supported with exceptional evidence

19 to >17.0 pts The impact of the explicit actions/decisions taken by the Project Manger on the project are well articulated, are well connected to the project outcome, and are supported with strong evidence

17 to >14.0 pts The impact of the actions/decisions taken by the Project Manger on the project are articulated, are mostly connected to the project outcome, and.or are supported with some evidence

14 to >10.0 pts The impact of the actions/decisions taken by the Project Manger on the project are weakly articulated, and/or are weakly connected to the project outcome, and/or are weakly supported with evidence

10 to >0 pts The impact of the actions/decisions taken by the Project Manger on the project are not present and/or not articulated, and/or are not connected to the project outcome, and/or are not supported with evidence

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePeer Feedback

10 pts Peer Feedback

0 pts No Marks

10 pts