Project Management - Mid Unit

The scope is the foundation of

• your cost estimate and project schedule

• scope creep

• client communication

• building and testing phase

The project scope establishes which boundaries for the client?

• deadlines and due dates

• resource allocation limits

• budget and cost limits

• tasks/features that are and are not included

What size of design firm should use project management practices?

• all sizes: large need specialized software, but even a soloprenuer can benefit

• huge star designer firms in NYC and other large metro areas

• firms of any size, but only when working on large, complex projects

• firms with more than five staffers

How can you tell if a project is veering off course?

• use your intuition

• schedule peer and client reviews

• ask the team leaders how their tasks are progressing

• closely monitor project scope, schedule, costs, and building/testing status

When developing a project schedule, where should you start?

• end product and due date

• human and material resources

• deliverables

• estimated costs

Name three examples of deliverables in a design project

• scope, layouts, and invoices

• plan, scope, and sketches

• sketches, comps, and budget

• sketches, layouts, and comps

What are three methods for good client and peer communications?

• ask clarifying questions, paraphrase, and use technical jargon

• explain your position, ask clarifying questions, and use technical jargon

• listen, ask clarifying questions, and paraphrase

• listen, explain your position, and ask clarifying questions

What are two common problems in project management?

• internal staff conflict and unattainable deadlines

• scope creep and cost overruns

• lack of funds and human resources

• lack of client communication and product testingr

Which of them are characteristics of project ?

• unknown objective

• specific time, cost, and performance requirements

• has a start point and end point

What are project management skills ?

• Planning

• Communication

• Monitoring risks

• Managing resources