Overview
Before a project team can begin working on their project, the requirements, scope, and goals need to be documented and authorized. In this assignment, you will create a project charter that includes all the pertinent information for a given scenario. You will also list the project’s stakeholders and their influence on the proposed project.
Elite Burger: New Product Launch Case Scenario
David Smith, a project manager at Elite Burger, is called into an executive meeting on short notice. During the meeting, the executive team discusses the increased demand for vegetarian and vegan products in the industry. So, they decide that a new burger called the “Veggie Time Burger” will be launched in six months. They want the burger to stand out from the other similar products with fresh ingredients and new toppings. Since David has successfully launched other products in the past, he has been tasked with being the project manager for this new project.
Directions
Review the case scenario and complete the following project initiation activities: Draft a project charter and create a stakeholder register.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Include a project charter that identifies the project title, outlines the business case, describes the project requirements, specifies the scope, and mentions a project end date.
An example charter can be found in the MindEdge weekly reading. You can also download a template online. Keep in mind that you are only populating what is outlined above.
List all major stakeholders to create a stakeholder register. Include stakeholders’ roles and positions, their interest in the project, and their influence and power on the project’s outcome. Describe the reasons behind the classifications.
For this assignment, the project stakeholders have not been provided. You will need to think about who is involved in the project and then complete the register. This can be completed by creating a table or a chart that meets the above criteria. Below is an example.
For your response, you can draw on the course material, your experience, and research.
Stakeholder NameRole on ProjectLevel of InterestLevel of Power or InfluenceDeterminationExecutive TeamProject SponsorsHighHighThe stakeholders’ level of interest and power over the project was determined to be high because the executive team members are the sponsors of the project, and they have the ability to cancel the projects. However, they also have the most to gain from it.
What to Submit
Submit a single Word document of 2 to 4 pages containing the project charter and the stakeholder register.