READING AND RESOURCES
Resources and Tech Help
These links are provided for those who would like extra assistance with unit concepts or technology needs.
Project Risks
10 common project risks (plus how to solve them). (2022, May 30). Indeed. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-develo…
Performance Measures
Marr, B. (n.d.). How do you measure project performance the KPIs that really matter. Bernard Marr. https://bernardmarr.com/how-do-you-measure-project…
The Triple Constraint
Westland, J. (2022, January 17). The triple constraint in project management: Time, scope, and cost. Project Manager. https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/triple-constra…
Microsoft Project Help
Basic tasks in Project. (n.d.). Microsoft Support. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/basic-t…
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Unit 2: Implementation Plan
Outcomes addressed in this activity:
Unit Outcomes:
Produce an IT project implementation plan with detailed resource identification and scheduling.
Evaluate data security, triple restraint risks, and other issues needing mitigation relevant to a viable IT project.
Course Outcome:
IT599-2: Design Secure Systems: Develop efficient and effective systems solutions to safely secure digital assets and intellectual property.
Purpose
Approved projects from Unit 1 now need more clarification in the form of an Implementation Plan. This takes some of the content and ideas from the proposal and expands on them. The tech team and client will be able to see better cost detail, a more specific schedule, measurements of quality and success, and how you plan to deal with potential risks.
All students need Microsoft Word and Excel to complete this assignment. Those who have chosen the Project Management Track also need Microsoft Project.
Assignment Instructions and Requirements
First Steps
Check Unit 1 grading comments to see if the instructor requires any major changes. Since it may be several days before all of Unit 1 is graded, you may like to begin work on this assignment as soon as the unit begins, however.
Important: If you chose one track and realize you would like to switch to the other, email your professor immediately to ask permission. This unit’s assignment must fulfill the requirements for the track you complete during the rest of the course.
The Implementation Plan
Write your plan. You must use the assignment template to earn points for this assignment. Note that paragraphs will be single-spaced, and a blank line should be placed between paragraphs and headings for readability; this must look like a work document and not at all like a school paper. Keep all subheadings as presented in the template.
Cover:
Replace “Project Name” with a descriptive name for your project.
Replace “Client’s Name” with the real or made-up client or company name you used previously.
Complete the table with your full name, your PG school email, and the date you completed this assignment.
Starting on page 2, replace “Content Here” with the following:
Project Overview and Requirements
Copy your executive summary from your Unit 1 assignment. You may update this if you feel more specificity would be helpful to the client.
In a second paragraph, explain project requirements. This is essentially a list of features and desired functionality of the final deliverable, accompanied by some detail and presented in paragraph form.
Write 170220 words for this section of the document.
Resources and Costs
Copy your costs from the Unit 1 assignment and then make alterations:
Look for specific products as needed. Specify them by name (manufacturer and product, provider and specific service, etc.).
Adjust prices so that your cost estimate is closer to what you think you will need.
Add a line for contingency funds: First, figure out a total and then add 10% to arrive at a grand total.
Again, use embedded Excel and ensure that all parts of the embedded table can be seen in the Word template. All calculations must be done by formula.
Beneath the embedded table, provide a list of all pertinent full URLs (not text links) for purchases/services. Make sure the URLs lead directly to the offerings and pricing.
Schedule
Project Management Track:
Develop a Gantt chart using Microsoft Project. Start with the overview you wrote for the Unit 1 Assignment and include:
Tasks and subtasks (at least 12 total lines)
Timing: Duration and start/finish dates. Be realistic.
Predecessors
Resources (people or team names)
Review and save it in Gantt chart view so that the table and bar chart are both showing.
In the Implementation Plan document under Schedule, type a quick note that the schedule is available in the Gantt chart. (Project does not embed in Word. Do not take screenshots just refer the reader to the other file.)
IT Specialist Track:
Copy your schedule overview Word table from Unit 1 and add sufficient detail. Include:
Tasks and subtasks (at least 12 items) so that they are expected to be completed.
Timing: Estimate start and end dates.
Expected completion: Specifically identify what part(s) are planned for completion before the end of the course. This can be made clear in the table or explained in a sentence below the table.
Performance Measures and Quality Plan
Explain how project performance (input and output) and quality (meeting client needs) will be measured. If you need ideas to get started, check the Reading part of this unit.
Mention at least four separate ideas:
At least one must address data security.
At least one other must deal with costs using an established quantitative measurement such as ROI, TCO, Net Cash Flow, Internal Rate of Return, or some other financial model. Again, show the math, even if you use an online calculator to find a result.
Write 150180 words for this section.
Present this information in paragraph form, a bulleted list, or a Word table (it is your choice).
Risk Management Plan
Identify risks that could logically affect your project during development or after deployment. If you need ideas to get started, check the Reading part of this unit.
Mention at least four separate risks:
One must address fluctuations in the Triple Constraint. If you need clarification, check this unit’s Reading.
At least one other risk must deal with data security.
For each risk:
Provide a mitigation or contingency plan for each.
Classify each as high, medium, or low risk.
Write 150180 words for this section.
Use a Word table to present this information.
Additional Parameters
This must be completed using your critical thinking and knowledge gained throughout the program instead of the direct use of source materials.
Any resources necessary for the project’s completion (such as vendors, tutorials, open-source materials, etc.) should be identified by name and full URL.
Proofread your work for grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and formality. While first-person writing is allowed and logical in parts, limit it where possible.
Directions for Submitting Your Assignment
All students: Name your Word document with the following convention:
IT599-Implementation-LastName-FirstName (using your own name).
Project Management Track: Name your Project file with this convention:
IT599-WBS-Week2-LastName-FirstName (using your own name).
Make sure you read all instructions carefully and review the grading rubric before submitting to the Dropbox for Unit 2.
Plagiarism
You are expected to be the sole author of your work and that it is not copied from sources, as plagiarism will not be tolerated. In accordance with the University’s academic integrity policy, your assignment will be automatically submitted to Turnitin. Plagiarism of words, ideas, images, or other intellectual property violates the University honor code, and any offense may be subject to disciplinary action. For more information on Universitys plagiarism policy, refer to the current University Catalog.
Review the Unit 2 Assignment Rubric before beginning this activity.
The implementation plan must be submitted in the given template to earn points for this assignment.
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Rubric Name: IT599 Unit 2 Assignment Rubric
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Criteria 1 Level III Max Points
20 points
Level II Max Points
17 points
Level I Max Points
14 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score
Overview and Requirements
? Copies the executive summary from Unit 1 as the “overview” in this document.
? Makes changes required by the professor, if any.
? Clarifies the project further (optional).
? Provides a second paragraph outlining project requirements.
? Writes 180220 words for the Overview and Requirements section.
? Copies the executive summary from Unit 1 as the “overview” in this document.
? May have missed making changes required by the professor.
? Clarifies the project further (optional).
? Provides a second paragraph outlining project requirements.
? Writes less than 180 words for the Overview and Requirements section.
? Copies the executive summary from Unit 1 as the “overview” in this document.
? Missed making changes required by the professor.
? Clarifies the project further (optional).
? Provides incomplete project requirements and/or does not separate the overview from the requirements into two paragraphs for clarity.
? Writes less than 180 words for the Overview and Requirements section.
Does not meet this criteria.
Score of Overview and Requirements,
/ 20
Criteria 2 Level III Max Points
20 points
Level II Max Points
17 points
Level I Max Points
14 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score
Resources and Costs must be presented in embedded Excel to earn these points
? Delivers specific costs of labor, hardware/software, technology services, licensing/legal/consulting fees, etc., with realistic dollar amounts.
? Adds 10% of the estimated total for contingency spending.
? Shows s (of specific items), line item totals, and a grand total.
? Generates all calculations by formula.
? Ensures all content is clearly visible in the proposal document.
? Includes full URLs for all purchases/services beneath the table.
? Delivers specific costs of labor, hardware/software, technology services, licensing/legal/consulting fees, etc., with realistic dollar amounts.
? The 10% of the estimated total for contingency spending may be missing.
? Shows s (of specific items), line item totals, and a grand total.
? Generates all calculations by formula.
? Ensures all content is clearly visible in the proposal document.
? Full URLs for some purchases/services may be missing, or text links were inserted instead.
? Delivers specific costs of labor, hardware/software, technology services, licensing/legal/consulting fees, etc., with realistic dollar amounts but misses at least one major area.
? The 10% of the estimated total for contingency spending may be missing.
? Shows s (although some items may not have been specified), line item totals, and a grand total.
? Generates most calculations by formula.
? Some content may not be clearly visible in the proposal document.
? Full URLs for some purchases/services may be missing, or text links were inserted instead.
Does not meet this criteria.
Score of Resources and Costs must be presented in embedded Excel to earn these points,
/ 20
Criteria 3 Level III Max Points
20 points
Level II Max Points
17 points
Level I Max Points
14 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score
Schedule PM Track must use Microsoft Project to earn these points
? PM Track: Develops a Gantt chart with at least 12 tasks and subtasks, timing (duration and start/end dates), predecessors, and resources. Inserts a comment in the plan document to direct the reader to the WBS file.
? Specialist Track: Develops a schedule overview in a Word table with at least 12 tasks and subtasks in order of proposed completion, with start and end dates estimated. Identifies the part(s) expected to be completed before the end of the course.
? PM Track: Develops a Gantt chart. There are fewer than 12 tasks and subtasks OR timing (duration and start/end dates), predecessors, and resources may have missing content. Inserts a comment in the plan document to direct the reader to the WBS file.
? Specialist Track: Develops a schedule overview in a Word table. There are fewer than 12 tasks and subtasks in order of proposed completion, OR estimated start and end dates are incomplete. The part(s) expected to be completed before the end of the course might not have been clearly stated.
? PM Track: Develops a Gantt chart. There are fewer than 12 tasks and subtasks AND timing (duration and start/end dates), predecessors, and resources may have missing content. May not have followed instructions for comment in the plan document.
? Specialist Track: Develops a schedule overview in a Word table. There are fewer than 12 tasks and subtasks in order of proposed completion, AND estimated start and end dates are incomplete. The part(s) expected to be completed before the end of the course are not clearly stated.
Does not meet this criteria.
Score of Schedule PM Track must use Microsoft Project to earn these points,
/ 20
Criteria 4 Level III Max Points
20 points
Level II Max Points
17 points
Level I Max Points
14 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score
Performance Measures and Quality Plan
? Explains performance and quality measurements, mentioning at least four separate ideas.
? Addresses data security in at least one idea.
? Uses an established quantitative measurement for at least one other idea.
? Presents this in a paragraph, list, or Word table.
? Writes 150-180 words for this section.
? Explains performance and quality measurements, mentioning at least four separate ideas.
? One of the required items is missing: Data security OR
an established quantitative measurement.
? Presents this in a paragraph, list, or Word table.
? May have written less than 150 words for this section.
? Explains performance and quality measurements, mentioning fewer than four separate ideas.
? One or both of the required items is missing: Data security and
an established quantitative measurement.
? Presents this in a paragraph, list, or Word table.
? May have written less than 150 words for this section.
Does not meet this criteria.
Score of Performance Measures and Quality Plan,
/ 20
Criteria 5 Level III Max Points
20 points
Level II Max Points
17 points
Level I Max Points
14 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score
Risk Management Plan
? Identifies at least four logical project risks.
? Addresses fluctuations with the Triple Constraint in one risk.
? Deals with data security in at least one other identified risk.
? Accompanies each identified risk by a mitigation or contingency plan and classification as high, medium, or low risk.
? Presents this in a Word table.
? Writes 150180 words for this section.
? Identifies at least four logical project risks.
? One of the required items is missing or misunderstood: fluctuations with the Triple Constraint OR data security risks.
? Accompanies each identified risk by a mitigation or contingency plan and classification as high, medium, or low risk.
? Presents this in a Word table.
? May have written less than 150 words for this section.
? Identifies less than four logical project risks.
? One or both of the required items is missing or misunderstood: fluctuations with the Triple Constraint and data security risks.
? Some mitigation or contingency plans and/or classification as high, medium, or low risk may be missing.
? Presents this in a Word table.
? May have written less than 150 words for this section.
Does not meet this criteria.
Score of Risk Management Plan,
/ 20
Criteria 6 Level III Max Points
10 points
Level II Max Points
8.5 points
Level I Max Points
7 points
Not Present
0 points
Criterion Score
Writing, Formatting, and Basics
? Completes the cover page content.
? Writing has few if any errors.
? Formatting followed instructions.
? Completes the cover page content but may have missed an item.
? Writing includes some errors or informality OR formatting did not follow instructions.
? Completes the cover page content but may have missed an item.
? Writing includes errors or informality AND formatting did not follow instructions.
Score of Writing, Formatting, and Basics,
/ 10
TotalScore of IT599 Unit 2 Assignment Rubric,
/ 110
Overall Score
LEVEL III
93.6 points minimum
LEVEL II
77.1 points minimum
LEVEL I
1 point minimum
NOT PRESENT
0 points minimum
Rubric Name: IT599_2006D_-2
Criteria Mastery
5 points
Proficient
4 points
Practiced
3 points
Emergent
2 points
Introductory
1 point
No Progress
0 points
Criterion Score
IT599_2006D_-2: Design Secure Systems: Develop efficient and effective systems solutions, to safely secure digital assets and intellectual property.
Student work indicates the ability to develop efficient and effective systems solutions, to safely secure digital assets and intellectual property, and use the knowledge gained to successfully complete the entire activity.
Student work indicates the ability to develop efficient and effective systems solutions, to safely secure digital assets and intellectual property, and use the knowledge gained to successfully complete most of the activity.
Student work indicates the ability to develop efficient and effective systems solutions, to safely secure digital assets and intellectual property, and use the knowledge gained to successfully complete more than half of the activity.
Student work indicates some ability to develop efficient and effective systems solutions, to safely secure digital assets and intellectual property, and use the knowledge gained to successfully complete some but less than half of the activity.
Student work indicates little ability to develop efficient and effective systems solutions, to safely secure digital assets and intellectual property, and use the knowledge gained to attempt the activity.
Student work demonstrates no understanding or progress towards achievement of this outcome.
Score of IT599_2006D_-2: Design Secure Systems: Develop efficient and effective systems solutions, to safely secure digital assets and intellectual property.,
/ 5
TotalScore of IT599_2006D_-2,
/ 5
Overall Score
5: MASTERY
4.5 points minimum
4: PROFICIENT
3.5 points minimum
3: PRACTICED
2.5 points minimum
2: EMERGENT
1.5 points minimum
1: INTRODUCTORY
0.5 points minimum
0: NO PROGRESS
0 points minimum
Associated Learning Outcomes
IT599_2006D_-2
Assessment Method: Overall Rubric Score
Required Performance: 0: No Progress
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Unit 2 Discussion
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Collaborative Spaces for Documentation
In a way, the classroom’s assignment Dropboxes are a repository for project work. What other software or system have you used or could you use to store documents that need to be shared with others? Explain the benefits and drawbacks of your choice.
This discussion only requires one post your answer to the question above posted within the Wednesday-through-Tuesday boundaries of the unit. Write at least 100 words in this post.
Additional rules:
Write your own descriptive subject line for your initial post not your name, course or unit number, or the title shown above for this discussion. Labeling content is an important step in workplace documentation.
Write your posts entirely in your own words, without quoting or copying from sources.
Posts must demonstrate respect for others and use a professional (formal) tone.
To earn points, all of the parameters above must be met. No partial points are given.
