project management U3 Flashcards
project management definition?
the process of leading a team to achieve specific goals and objectives within a set timeline, budget, and resources.
Involving planning, organizing, executing tasks, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as necessary, to ensure successful completion of the project.
what is structured approach?
2 dot points
- managing the project in a logical, organised way, following defined steps
- tasks broken down into manageable stages, to allow monitoring of resources and timelines
structured approach advantages?
6 dot points
- defined structure
- clear roles and responsibilities
- better time management
- clarity
- quality, budget control
- risk management
structured approach disadvantages
7 dot points
- client unable to give feedback
- time needed for planning
- inflexibility
- high costs
- lack of innovation
- slow implementation
- reliance on documentation
when to use structured approach?
3 dot points
- determined time limit
- terms and requirements well established and clear
- forward planning essential
what is prototype approach?
- involves creating a model of something and modifying/developing it in consultation with the client. This gives everyone an ability to visualize the product for feedback and troubleshooting during production.
advantages of prototype approach?
4 dot points
- quicker user feedback
- missing features can be identified
- quickly implemented feedback
- errors detected earlier
disadvantages of prototype approach?
5 dot points
- increase complexity of approach
- limited functionality
- higher costs
- risk of rejection
- confuse between prototype and final product
when to use prototype approach?
3 dot points
- when product requires lots of user interaction (e.g. websites)
- when requirements are not well defined or subject to change
- short amounts of time
what is a storyboard?
3 dot points
- detailed visual representations of individual pages or scenes
- showcasing layout, features, design
- includes sketches and annotations
what is a sitemap?
3 dot points
- is a model of a websites content, designed to help both users and search engines navigate the site
- can be hierarchal list of pages or chart
- serves as a roadmap that outlines the structure, provides clear overview
what is a flow chart?
3 dot points
- used to communicate steps of design process
- illustrates sequence of tasks within a project
- may be used to show sequence of getting to specific content (A to B)
what is a gantt chart?
2 dot points
- used to illustrate time frames
- breaks projects into tasks, and assigned times
what is project management software?
2 dot points
- used to collaborate with team members in real time
- project planning, scheduling, resource allocation
