MBA642-Project Initiation Planning and Execution

Assessment brief

You are required to prepare a project schedule for the following case scenario and submit the results as a report to a client. You will need to research and select a free trial for a project management software tool (e.g., Zoho) that is capable of producing a task list (WBS) and Gantt chart. 

Case scenario

You are a family of two adults (Kelly & Jeff). You have two children (Will aged 7 & Lexie aged 12), two cars and a dog (Buddy). Jeff recently secured a new position as a Marketing Director interstate and now needs to move the family to Perth. Currently, the family live in a two bedroom rental apartment in Maroochydore, on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. The relocation will be to a rented four bedroom suburban house in Perth (already secured). Jeff starts his new job on 5 February, 2018, and they need to vacate their current property on 20th January, 2018. The new rental in Perth commences on 27 th January, 2018.

Notes:

1.Jeff & Kelly have no relatives living on the Sunshine Coast.

2.The cost of the move is the responsibility of Kelly & Jeff. The budget is $5,000 (max.)

3.The Perth School term commences Wednesday 31st January.

Requirements

Prepare a plan (WBS) for all activities required to effectively move the family and their belongings to Perth (including all transportation). Compile a Gantt chart, inspect it and make all necessary refinements to meet the needs of the family and their budget. As you refine your task list and schedule, keep a record of what amendments you make and why.