“Week 5:
Solution Assessment and Implementation
Introduction

In order to achieve goals and planned results within a defined schedule and a budget, organizations initiate a project.
Regardless of which industry sector the organization operates within, there are
several methodologies to guide the processes at every stage of a project from
initiation to implementation to project closure.

A methodology is a model, which project
managers employ for the design, planning, implementation, and achievement of
project objectives. There are different project management methodologies to
benefit different projects.

Milestone 2
Solution Assessment
In a 5-8 page paper using APA format, please describe the following:
1. Introduction
Briefly describe the business problem you are evaluating to provide context
for your paper.

2. Solution
Alternatives Explain why it is import to evaluate several options
along important dimensions such as risk, cost, and acceptability to key
stakeholders.
a. Identify
and describe the alternative solutions (minimum 2) that you developed to
improve the business process and assess the alternatives using a technique from
BABOK.
b. Conduct
a solution assessment using a technique from the BABOK and recommend one solution

i.Techniques are listed in section 7.1.5
and chapter 9 of the BABOK
c. Insert
the table, matrix, or chart of the solution assessment in this section.
d. Recommend
the one alternative that fulfills the business need and offers the most value
to the organization.
e. Provide
the rationale for your recommendation of the proposed solution

3. Process
Flowchart Explain the differences between the steps in the as-is
(current) process flowchart and the to-be (future) process flowchart. Which
steps are different and why did they change?
a.
Create a flowchart
of the to-be / futurebusiness
process using MicrosoftVisio
and insert the figure in this section.
b.
If you do not have Visio installed on your
computer, you can access this application via the iLab tab in the Course Home unit.

4. Methodology
Explain how you will manage the implementation tasks. Select a project
management methodology to manage the implementation tasks from the list below:
a.
Waterfall
In this model, the project lifecycle has fixed phases and linear timelines.
b.
Spiral
Spiral methodology is the extended waterfall model with prototyping. The spiral
method is good for projects which require formal specification, but for which
the specifications cannot be fully defined in advance.
c.
Agile This
model is characterized by short delivery cycles (sprints),agile
requirements, dynamic team culture, less restrictive project control and
emphasis on real-time communication.
d.
Scrum This
is an agile methodology. The main goal of this methodology is to improve team
productivity dramatically by reducing the impact of potential barriers.

5. Project
Management Explain how you will implement the solution.
a.
Define how long it will take to implement the
changes and which resources will be required to support the implementation
effort.
b.
Create a project timeline for implementing the
recommended solution.
c.
Insert the table or matrix of the project
timeline in this section.
6. Conclusion
Do not simply reiterate your results or the discussion points.
a. Explain
the significance of your solution assessment activity and define the value your
recommendation will provide to the organization.
b.
Explain the next steps for validating the
solution to lead into the final paper.

Grading Rubric

Category

Points

Weighting

Description

Content

60 pts

60%

All key elements of the assignment
are covered in a substantive way. Page
count met. Major points are stated
clearly, are supported by specific details (examples or analysis), and are
organized logically. The paper links
theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice.
Provided depth and clarity.

Grammar and
Spelling

20 pts

20%

Paper is well written and is
college level writing. Rules of
grammar and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct. Follows APA
format.

Organization &
Cohesiveness

20 pts

20%

Paper was organized, has topical
flow, and used appropriate industry vocabulary, concepts, and theory. Paragraph transitions are present and
logical, flow maintained throughout paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and
concise. Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of
thought.

Total

100 Pts

100%

A quality paper will meet or exceed
all of the above requirements.

Week 5:
Solution Assessment and ImplementationIntroductionIn order to achieve goals and planned results
within a defined schedule and a budget, organizations initiate a project.
Regardless of which industry sector the organization operates within, there are
several methodologies to guide the processes at every stage of a project from
initiation to implementation to project closure. A methodology is a model, which project
managers employ for the design, planning, implementation, and achievement of
project objectives. There are different project management methodologies to
benefit different projects. Milestone 2
Solution Assessment1. Introduction
Briefly describe the business problem you are evaluating to provide context
for your paper. 2. Solution
Alternatives Explain why it is import to evaluate several options
along important dimensions such as risk, cost, and acceptability to key
stakeholders. a. Identify
and describe the alternative solutions (minimum 2) that you developed to
improve the business process and assess the alternatives using a technique from
BABOK. b. Conduct
a solution assessment using a technique from the BABOK and recommend one solution
i.Techniques are listed in section 7.1.5
and chapter 9 of the BABOK c. Insert
the table, matrix, or chart of the solution assessment in this section. d. Recommend
the one alternative that fulfills the business need and offers the most value
to the organization. e. Provide
the rationale for your recommendation of the proposed solution 3. Process
Flowchart Explain the differences between the steps in the as-is
(current) process flowchart and the to-be (future) process flowchart. Which
steps are different and why did they change? a.
Create a flowchart
of the to-be / futurebusiness
process using MicrosoftVisio
and insert the figure in this section.b.
If you do not have Visio installed on your
computer, you can access this application via the iLab tab in the Course Home unit. 4. Methodology
Explain how you will manage the implementation tasks. Select a project
management methodology to manage the implementation tasks from the list below: a.
Waterfall
In this model, the project lifecycle has fixed phases and linear timelines. b.
Spiral
Spiral methodology is the extended waterfall model with prototyping. The spiral
method is good for projects which require formal specification, but for which
the specifications cannot be fully defined in advance. c.
Agile This
model is characterized by short delivery cycles (sprints),agile
requirements, dynamic team culture, less restrictive project control and
emphasis on real-time communication. d.
Scrum This
is an agile methodology. The main goal of this methodology is to improve team
productivity dramatically by reducing the impact of potential barriers. 5. Project
Management Explain how you will implement the solution. a.
Define how long it will take to implement the
changes and which resources will be required to support the implementation
effort. b.
Create a project timeline for implementing the
recommended solution. c.
Insert the table or matrix of the project
timeline in this section. 6. Conclusion
Do not simply reiterate your results or the discussion points. a. Explain
the significance of your solution assessment activity and define the value your
recommendation will provide to the organization. b.
Explain the next steps for validating the
solution to lead into the final paper. CategoryPointsWeightingDescriptionContent60 pts60%All key elements of the assignment
are covered in a substantive way. Page
count met. Major points are stated
clearly, are supported by specific details (examples or analysis), and are
organized logically. The paper links
theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice.
Provided depth and clarity.Grammar andSpelling20 pts20%Paper is well written and is
college level writing. Rules of
grammar and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct. Follows APA
format.Organization &Cohesiveness
20 pts20%Paper was organized, has topical
flow, and used appropriate industry vocabulary, concepts, and theory. Paragraph transitions are present and
logical, flow maintained throughout paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and
concise. Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of
thought. Total100 Pts100%A quality paper will meet or exceed
all of the above requirements.”