Mais conteúdo relacionado Semelhante a 6 Steps from Project Scope to Schedule (20) 6 Steps from Project Scope to Schedule1. 6 Steps from Project Scope to Schedule
with MindGenius by Andrew Makar
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2. Process of translating project scope into an actionable task
can be a tedious one
MindGenius solves this problem in 6 easy steps
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3. Step 1. Brainstorm the project scope
MindGenius takes results of brainstorming session and helps
you organize thoughts and ideas
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4. In Figure 1, MindGenius was used to collect and organize project requirements
Fig. 1 Brainstorm Project Scope
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5. Use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to define the scope
In MindGenius, Select Home - Map Layouts and select the
affinity map layout to change the map layout (Figure 2)
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6. Fig. 2 WBS
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7. Step 2. Assign task dependencies in the Gantt Chart view
Assign dependencies between the tasks in the Work
Breakdown Structure.
Select Tasks - Gantt View from the MindGenius navigation
bar
In the Predecessors column, enter the task number of the
preceding tasks which will adjust the Gantt chart (Figure 3).
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8. Fig. 3 Gantt Chart Sequencing
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9. Tasks can be added, removed and moved throughout the
task outline
Any change to the tasks in this view will also be reflected in
the mind map view
This means project managers can choose the view that
makes the most sense for the job
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10. Step 3. Estimate task duration
The next step is to estimate the duration of the tasks
Clicking on a task will allow the user to adjust task
parameters i.e. start dates, finish dates, milestones and
costs.
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11. Fig. 4 Duration Estimation
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12. Step 4. Assign resources to tasks
Define project team and assign them to specific tasks.
Double click on the Resource column and select Edit
Resource List.
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13. Fig. 5 Define the project team
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14. Team members can be assigned to a specific task by
clicking on the check box (Figure 6)
Track specific work and team member progress
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15. Fig. 6 Assign team members to tasks
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16. Fig. 7 Assign Resources in Gantt View
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17. Project manager can switch back to the mind map view (Figure 8)
Fig. 8 Resource Assignment Map View
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18. Step 5. Create a Resource Map and filter for Resource Assignments
By selecting the Task - Create Resource Map button, tasks
will be organised by resource
Navigate and filter map by resource using the Map Explorer
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19. Fig. 9 Resource Map
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20. Step 6. Export to Microsoft Project for detailed schedule development
(optional)
Small project – MindGenius can manage schedule
Larger project - entire mind map can be exported to
Microsoft Project.
Milestones, start, finish dates, resources and costs will all
easily export to the Microsoft Project schedule.
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21. Fig. 10 MS Project Export
In 6 easy steps, project managers can define project scope and generate
a meaningful project schedule within a single tool.
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22. For a free 30 day trial, visit
www.mindgenius.com
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Notas do Editor Fig. 1 Brainstorm Project Scope