Project Planning and Implementation

Project planning and
Implementation

Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
Main Body...................................................................................................................................................2
TASK 1 Project life cycle, design planning, scheduling and controlling.................................................2
TASK 2 Role and functions of project manager and teams.....................................................................4
TASK 3 Project management software, applications and techniques......................................................5
TASK 4 Principles and Tools for evaluation of project...........................................................................6
TASK 5 Terminology used in project......................................................................................................8
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................11
References.................................................................................................................................................12

Introduction
Project planning and implementation are the component of the project management
which is an ongoing process in the organization and helps in ensuring the success. Project
planning is defined as tools which defines the project that has to be completed within the
timeframe including the stages and resources. It involves the project plan which defines a series
of formal document that is used for the completing and controlling of the project. Project
implementation is the process of putting the project plan into the actions that the activities are
carried out for the optimization of the output and results are monitored for making the
comparison that work is done according to the plan in the organization (Abessi, O., 2018). In this
study discussion is done on the project life cycle, role of manager, evaluation and project
management software.
Main Body
TASK 1 Project life cycle, design planning, scheduling and controlling
Project life cycle is the part of the project management which involves the five phases. It
defines the goals and plans for implementation and directing for the completion. The phases start
from the initiation and ends to the closure of project.
 Initiation- This is the first phase of the project life cycle where the problem is identified,
need of the organization. It involves the study of feasibility and scope of project, creating
the business case for comparing the cost and benefits of project. A statement of work is
created known as project charter which defines the objectives, need an agreement
between the owner and members of the project .
 Planning- The next step of the cycle where the project is divided into the small tasks,
assigned to the team members and schedule is prepared for the completion of the
activities. It involves the activities of creating plan, diagrams, preparing the budget,
collection of the resources, and anticipating the potential risk. Work breakdown structure
is used for determining the scope of project which involves the division of activities,
milestones and deliverables (Anguluri and et, al., 2017).

 Execution- This phase occurs after the approval of project and plan. Task of the project
is implemented which involves the actions of the plans. The manager of the project keeps
track of the activities, builds team and ensures the work is according to the set plan. It
manages the budgets and monitors the work quality by communicating with the
members. The resources are reallocated for the optimum utilization which serves the
stakeholder satisfaction.
 Monitoring and Control- This phase occurs at the time of execution where the manager
keeps check on the performance of the members for completing the activities and
providing the guidance and direction for ensuring the project is within the budget and
schedule. It involves the quality assurance and control process (Atwood 2020).
 Closure- The last phase of the project cycle where the project is completed and closed by
determining the deliverables, resources and project success. It involves the activities of
analyzing the project and team performance, conducting post-implementation review and
accounting the used budget. The final deliverables is offered to the client or stakeholder.
Project design planning- Planning involves the procedures for solving the problem within
the framework whereas the design sets the problem by inquires on the nature of problem.
Project design defines the features, criteria and structure which are used for the success of the
project and achieving the goals. Designing includes the learning.
Project scheduling- In project management schedule includes the list of activities,
milestones. It states the start and finish time, date and resources of the project that is assigned
to each activity. Project management software is used for monitoring the schedule, budgets
and resources. The scheduling starts with the work break down structure. It is a hierarchal
structure reflecting the work of project that has to be performed in terms of deliverables
(Bain, and et, al., 2020).
Project costing and controlling- It is the part of the project management where cost
controlling is used for managing the expenses and preparing the financial risk for the project.
TASK 2 Role and functions of project manager and teams
The role of the project manager is very important for the success of the project. Project
manager is the person who plays a role and responsibility in planning, executing, controlling and