Topic:

One of the best ways to learn is to analyze a case, a particular situation that exemplifies the issues, strengths, and weaknesses faced when managing a project. This is a proven learning tool shown to reinforce understanding, and the application of knowledge. Failed Project Case Study-The United States 2010 Decennial Census will be used to complete Module 6. Case study analysis. Even though other Project Management Knowledge Areas will present themselves in the case, the focus of the case study analysis is the Triple Constraints Scope, Schedule/Time, and Cost Management (PMBOK Chapters 5, 6, & 7). All impact Quality management (Chapter 8), and the entire project. Together, these are essential Knowledge Areas because a project cannot be managed successfully without ensuring quality and practical triple constraints management.

Framework:

Introduce the case and offer a summary of the issues and the main concerns in the case.

Explain how the issues and concerns could impact the success of the project.

Drawing from the PMBOK Guide (Chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8) and other course material, and most importantly, your knowledge and expertise of project management:

Critique how the case was handled.

What was done right, what went wrong, what could have been done differently, why, and how?

Explain what you learned about project management from the case. Include an explanation of how knowledge of the PMBOK (Chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8) could have helped alleviate the issues in the case.

Offer solid and defensible conclusion(s) and recommendations.