Analysing a project worked on

Provide me with a real-life example of a project that you were involved in. Describe the project in detail, your role within it and the team you worked with (# of members, their roles, how work was distributed, etc).

Identify deliverables and milestones for the project you worked on and give detail surrounding the timeline you had to complete the project. Describe who the project sponsors and key stakeholders were, the business requirements that were discussed, the project scope and whether or not it was realistic given the timeline and budget provided. Describe if scope creep came up and what you did to identify and tackle it.

Did you meet your end goal? Why or why not? How was the communication within the team and who managed the priorities and led the meetings/discussions.
What impact did your decisions have on the project’s cost, schedule, and performance?

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  • Deliverable 1: Website design (completed by week 6)
  • Deliverable 2: Website content (completed by week 8)
  • Deliverable 3: Website development (completed by week 10)
  • Milestone 1: Approval of website design (week 4)
  • Milestone 2: Approval of website content (week 8)
  • Milestone 3: Launch of website (week 10)
Timeline: The project had a total of 10 weeks to complete. We started the project in week 1 and launched the website in week 10. Project sponsors and key stakeholders: The project sponsors were the owner of the small business and the marketing manager. The key stakeholders were the website visitors and the customers of the small business. Business requirements: The business requirements for the website were to:
  • Provide information about the products and services offered by the small business.
  • Enable customers to make online purchases.
  • Promote the small business to potential customers.
Project scope: The project scope was to develop a website that met the business requirements. The scope was realistic given the timeline and budget provided. Scope creep: There was some scope creep during the project. For example, the owner of the small business decided to add a blog to the website. We were able to manage the scope creep by adjusting the timeline and budget. End goal: We met our end goal of launching the website on time and within budget. The website met the business requirements and has been successful in promoting the small business to potential customers. Communication within the team: The communication within the team was excellent. We used a variety of communication tools, including email, instant messaging, and video conferencing. We held regular meetings to discuss the project progress and to resolve any issues. Priorities and meetings/discussions: The project manager led the meetings and discussions. The priorities for the project were to meet the deadline, stay within budget, and meet the business requirements. Impact of my decisions: My decisions had a positive impact on the project's cost, schedule, and performance. I was able to manage the scope creep and keep the project on track. I also made sure that the project met the business requirements. I am proud of the work that I did on this project. I was able to successfully manage a complex project and deliver a product that met the needs of the client.
Sample Answer Project: Development of a new website for a small business. My role: I was the project manager for this project. My responsibilities included:
  • Managing the project timeline and budget.
  • Defining the project scope and ensuring that it was realistic.
  • Communicating with the project team and stakeholders.
  • Identifying and managing scope creep.
  • Overseeing the development of the website.
Team: The project team consisted of myself, a web developer, a graphic designer, and a content writer. We worked together to define the project scope, develop the website design, and create the website content. Deliverables and milestones: The project had the following deliverables and milestones: