Create a WBS for one of the following projects:• Introducing…
Create a WBS for one of the following projects: • Introducing self-checkout registers at your school’s bookstore • Updating 50 laptops from Project 2007 to Project 2010 • Providing a new Internet cafe onsite at your organization • Developing an app that you and a friend will create and sell online within three months • Earning your CAPM or PMP certification Decide on all of the Level 2 categories for the WBS. Use your choice of software to create a WBS in chart form and as tasks in a Gantt chart. Do not enter any durations or dependencies. Be sure to include all of the deliverables and work required for the project. Make notes of questions you had while completing this exercise. Purchase the answer to view it
Title: WBS for Introducing Self-Checkout Registers at School’s Bookstore
Level 1: Project – Introducing Self-Checkout Registers at School’s Bookstore
Level 2:
1. Project Planning and Preparation
1.1 Define project goals and objectives
1.2 Conduct market research and analysis
1.3 Create project plan
1.4 Identify resources and budget requirements
1.5 Obtain necessary approvals and permissions
1.6 Set up project team
2. System Design and Configuration
2.1 Determine self-checkout register requirements and specifications
2.2 Select self-checkout register vendor
2.3 Configure self-checkout register system
2.4 Test and verify system functionality
3. Infrastructure and Equipment Setup
3.1 Assess current infrastructure and equipment
3.2 Purchase or upgrade necessary hardware and software components
3.3 Install and configure self-checkout registers
3.4 Integrate self-checkout system with existing bookstore systems
3.5 Perform thorough testing of the setup
4. Staff Training and Change Management
4.1 Identify training needs for bookstore staff
4.2 Develop training materials and resources
4.3 Conduct training sessions
4.4 Implement change management strategies
4.5 Address staff concerns and provide ongoing support
5. Rollout and Implementation
5.1 Develop rollout plan and schedule
5.2 Communicate changes to bookstore customers
5.3 Pilot test self-checkout registers
5.4 Monitor and evaluate initial implementation
5.5 Make necessary adjustments and improvements
6. Project Evaluation and Closure
6.1 Evaluate project success and effectiveness
6.2 Assess customer satisfaction
6.3 Document lessons learned
6.4 Archive project documentation and deliverables
6.5 Obtain project closure approvals
Note: In the chart form WBS and Gantt chart, the above tasks and sub-tasks can be represented hierarchically with appropriate indentation and logical grouping. The timeframes and dependencies can be added to create a comprehensive project plan.
During the completion of this exercise, a few questions may arise, such as:
1. What is the estimated duration for each task and sub-task?
2. What are the resource requirements and constraints?
3. Are there any dependencies between tasks that need to be considered?
4. Do we need to engage external vendors for hardware or software procurement?
5. How will the training sessions be scheduled and conducted effectively?
Answering these questions requires detailed analysis and consultation with relevant stakeholders to ensure a successful implementation of the project.