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Def of project:

specific goal specific time period specific resource unique work arrangement temporary organization

The line is optimized towards routine work. When one new problem arises, one specific request is given to a project group through a project charter trying to solve this problem. After the problem is solved, the result is implemented in the line, and initiates new work routine in the line.

diffs between project manager and line manager:

• pm works outside the hierarchies, indicating more authority and direct responsibility
• A generalist leading specialists. Requires transparency, democratic approach.
• Responsive and understand the signals of stakeholders
• Be creative on unknown changes

project organization

• sponsor: project owner, responsible for business impact and project goals. appoints pm and allocate resources. approves project delivery. appoints steering committee.

• steering committee: ensure the project is inline with the organization's goal. secure project scope statement and project plan. assess results and decide if project should proceed or suspend. decited on changing proposals.

• pm: make sure goal's reached. plan and organize the project. arrange meeting with steering committee.

• resource owner (usually one line manager): provides resource to the project.

• reference group: ensure stakeholders to get info on the project. has an advisory function, providing ideas and view points.

• project group: carry out delegated activities. reports on achivements.

• quality assurance manager: appointed by the sponsor. assess the project's quality regardint to result, progress and work process.

earned value

schedule variance = earned value - planned value negative value means that we are behind the schedule

cost variance = earned value - actual cost negative value means that we are spending more money than we were expected

network diagram

the critical path is the sequence activities which determines the the earliest finish-by-date for a project.

the project's total duration estimation is accomplished by adding the estimated T for each activity on the critical path.