The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize knowledge gained in the course and apply it to a project scenario. The group assignment will allow you to apply project management delivery approaches, artifacts, models, tools, and techniques to the identified project scenario. Respective groups are to work together and exchange ideas for completing the assignment. Guidelines on word count for each section are provided below where appropriate.

How to Proceed

1. Connect with your assigned group members to complete the assignment, but first, read the guidelines below.

Identify a project initiative related to one of the following topics:

• sustainable business practice WFH

The project is a new initiative and not an ongoing project or a project that has taken place.

The project should not take more than two years to complete.

The maximum budget for the project is $10 million.

It is recommended to use a planning tool to create the Work Breakdown Structure and project schedule. Examples of tools are Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, Wrike, Asana, Monday, Trello, etc.

Use an APA paper to complete the assignment. List key project deliverables. Project Management Institute (2021) defines deliverables as any unique and verifiable product, result, or capability to perform a service that is required to be produced to complete a process, phase, or project (p. 239).

• Complete a work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Develop a project schedule with task names, duration (days), start date and end date, predecessors (if any), and resources.
• Determine project duration using the Critical Path Method.
• Draw up a RACI matrix for the identified deliverables. RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed.
• Estimate the total project budget, which includes project costs for project deliverables and implementation resources, and includes a 10% contingency reserves. In your budget, reflect any costs associated with physical and human resources, vendor services, software, hardware, training, legal fees, etc. You may refer to activity-based estimating in Unit 11 to create your budget. While it is expected that the budget for your project is realistic, high-level estimates are acceptable.