Project Management
for Computing Research Projects
Consider the following:
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Surely Project Management is a matter of
common sense and a bit of organisation?
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“A project is like a well behaved child who
misbehaves as soon as your back is turned”
Aim of a project
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The aim of the business is met
The aim of the Specification is understood
And more importantly that the Project is
planned, thought out and properly controlled
to give it every chance of success.
Many projects that fail are due to lack of
either no methodology or poor Project
Management skills.
Software Development Life
Cycle
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Initiation
Feasibility
Analysis/Research
Design
Implementation
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(Code/test)
Maintenance
Review/Evaluation
Within this you have Planning
and Tools and Techniques
Project Management Cycle:
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Initiation
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing
The five basic process groups
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SDLC and PMLC go hand in
hand:
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To ensure that the project has been properly:
Planned (timeline, resources, contingencies)
Monitored/Controlled (Resources, Cost, Time and
Quality; including that the product is correct and it
is the right product).
 This phase avoids slippage and ensures that
contingencies are followed if needed
Balancing Act:
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The right product is delivered on time and
on budget to meet the requirements.
Quality
Time
Cost/Resources
Tools and Techniques
•Scheduling tools such as Gantt Chart
What do I need for
COMP2100/3100?
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Clear and concise discussion of project
management approaches appropriate
to the task.
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An initial schedule of sorts
End of project schedule
What approach you took and why
How did you use it (Phases and
problems/solutions)