Project Life Cycle Flashcards
1
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Definition of project life cycle
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A series of phases that a project passes through from its start to its completion
2
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A project life cycle can be ….. & ……?
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- predictive
- adaptive
3
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Predictive Life Cycle of a Project
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- plan driven
- requirements and scope fixed
- use analysis over discovery
- big upfront design
- architecture pre-determined
- estimates given up front
- forecasting based on upfront estimates
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Adaptive Life Cycle of a Project
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- planning drive
- requirements and scope is flexible
- uses discovery over analysis
- initial upfront design
- architecture evolves
- estimates constantly revised
- forecasts driven by work already delivered
- requirements prioritized by value to the business
5
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Phases of a project
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- initial
- intermediate
- final
6
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cost & staffing levels
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- initial = low
- intermediate = peak
- final = drop rapidly
7
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Project Life Cycle (4 phase)
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- concept & initiation
- design & development
- implementation or construction
- commissioning & handover
8
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Description of concept & initiation phase in project life cycle (4 phase)
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- The desire for a new house develops into a need
- The options & alternatives are considered, and the feasibility of the best options are evaluated
9
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Description of design & development phase in project life cycle (4 phase)
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- The preferred option is now designed & developed in detail, together with all the associated planning of schedules, procurement, resources & budgets
- The land & long lead items may be bought in this phase
10
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Description of implementation or construction phase in project life cycle (4 phase)
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- The contracts are let & the house is built to the detailed plans developed in the previous phase
- Changes may be made to the original baseline plan as problems arise or better information is forthcoming.
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Description of commissioning & handover phase in project life cycle (4 phase)
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- The building is inspected & approved
- The house is now ready to be handed over to the owner
12
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Project Life Cycle (8Phases)
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- concept & initiation
- design & development
- implementation or construction
- commissioning & handover
- operation
- maintenance
- upgrade/expansion
- decommission & disposal
13
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operation in project life cycle
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- fall out of project manager’s influence
14
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maintenance in project life cycle
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- to keep facility functioning
- ease of maintenance & minimum impact on production are important design considerations
15
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upgrade & expansion in project life cycle
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- to keep facility running efficiently & competitively
- new tech, competition, market requirements, laws is influencing this phase
- characterized by tight time scales to get facility up and running again with minimum disruption to markets and clients
