{"id":52,"date":"2020-06-07T01:31:52","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T01:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/chapter\/project-plan-development\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:57:47","slug":"project-plan-development","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/me270baughman\/chapter\/project-plan-development\/","title":{"raw":"Chapter 2: Project Plan Development","rendered":"Chapter 2: Project Plan Development"},"content":{"raw":"A project plan<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>is often presented as a Gantt chart (schedule) showing the timeline or due dates. All projects have clearly defined start and end dates! A project plan is comprised of both the work breakdown structure (WBS) and the Gantt chart. These are two foundation parts needed in developing a project plan.\u00a0 It serves as a roadmap showing<\/span> the project phases, key activities, and their start and end dates, dependencies between tasks, and project milestones. Project plans are typically presented as just the Gantt chart as a summary format to various audiences.<\/span>\n\nWatch the interactive video below:<\/span>\n\nThe original version of this chapter contained H5P content. You may want to remove or replace this element.\n

In ME 2700:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \n \t
  • The project phases are: <\/span>\n
      \n \t
    • Define, <\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • Measure, <\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • Analyze, <\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • Design, <\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • Verify, and <\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • Report (DMADVR)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t
    • The details of tasks\/activities are commonly referred to as the work break down structure (WBS), to ensure responsibilities and deadlines are identified. <\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • In MS project the WBS drives Gantt chart development.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • In developing a full project plan:<\/span>\n
        \n \t
      • The WBS is determined<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n \t
      • The GANTT chart is developed (as a result of WBS inputs)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t
      • At Iowa State University students have access to MS Project in computer rooms, classroom computers, and the ability to download it to laptops\/tablets through the IT services website. It is a great professional tool to have in a design engineer's toolkit. It will be a great bonus to place on your resume as you seek internships, co-ops, and your first employment opportunity upon graduation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        Practice Exercise<\/header>\n
        \n\nCheck your<\/span> understandin<\/span>g<\/span> with the activity below:<\/span><\/strong>\n\nThe original version of this chapter contained H5P content. You may want to remove or replace this element.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","rendered":"

        A project plan<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>is often presented as a Gantt chart (schedule) showing the timeline or due dates. All projects have clearly defined start and end dates! A project plan is comprised of both the work breakdown structure (WBS) and the Gantt chart. These are two foundation parts needed in developing a project plan.\u00a0 It serves as a roadmap showing<\/span> the project phases, key activities, and their start and end dates, dependencies between tasks, and project milestones. Project plans are typically presented as just the Gantt chart as a summary format to various audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Watch the interactive video below:<\/span><\/p>\n

        The original version of this chapter contained H5P content. You may want to remove or replace this element.<\/p>\n

        In ME 2700:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
          \n
        • The project phases are: <\/span>\n
            \n
          • Define, <\/span><\/li>\n
          • Measure, <\/span><\/li>\n
          • Analyze, <\/span><\/li>\n
          • Design, <\/span><\/li>\n
          • Verify, and <\/span><\/li>\n
          • Report (DMADVR)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • The details of tasks\/activities are commonly referred to as the work break down structure (WBS), to ensure responsibilities and deadlines are identified. <\/span><\/li>\n
          • In MS project the WBS drives Gantt chart development.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • In developing a full project plan:<\/span>\n
              \n
            • The WBS is determined<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • The GANTT chart is developed (as a result of WBS inputs)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • At Iowa State University students have access to MS Project in computer rooms, classroom computers, and the ability to download it to laptops\/tablets through the IT services website. It is a great professional tool to have in a design engineer’s toolkit. It will be a great bonus to place on your resume as you seek internships, co-ops, and your first employment opportunity upon graduation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              \n
              Practice Exercise<\/header>\n
              \n

              Check your<\/span> understandin<\/span>g<\/span> with the activity below:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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