General information |
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Provide information in the white areas. |
Project name |
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Short name for project |
Type of project |
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Select one of the following types: e-Learning, e-Infrastructure, e-Information, e-Student Services, e-Research, Portals |
Project owner and manager |
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As decided |
Date |
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Date on which template was completed |
Starting date and date of completion |
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Starting and date of completion for the project |
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A. Rationale |
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Describe shortly and briefly but precisely why this project is being undertaken and what benefits will be derived from it. (Avoid words like "very", "a little", etc.) |
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B. Scope |
Project objectives |
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Identify the main objectives. Also complete the question relating to strategic priorities under section H on this template.
HINT:
Use the SMART principles to determine the objectives:
S = specific
M = measurable
A = achievable
R = realistic
T = timebound |
Key deliverables |
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Focus only on the most important deliverables. (In the planning phase, key deliverables are further divided into manageable activities and tasks.) Tasks include management deliverables such as the project plan. |
Target dates |
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For each deliverable indicate what the target date for completion should be. |
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C. Budget |
Costs per deliverable: |
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Estimate the costs expected for each deliverable. Only a global figure per deliverable is required. NB! The amount for each deliverable automatically adds up to a total budget. |
Total budget (estimate): |
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This figure is automatically generated when the amounts per deliverable are entered. |
Contingency funds (risks and other): |
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See guidelines for contingency funds. |
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D. Constraints |
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List identifiable constraints and evaluate these (see guidelines). |
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E. Assumptions |
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List and validate identified assumptions (see guidelines). |
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F. Dependencies |
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List identified dependencies. |
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G. Risks |
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Please complete the template for the risk log separately. |
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H. Prioritisation questionnaire |
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Please complete the questionnaire in detail. |
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I. Carry-through effect |
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List any action/deliverable that will impact on the operational costs and note the nature of this impact. |
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J. Notes |
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Anything else you would like to bring to the attention of the Projects' Board. |
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K. Resource and skills requirements |
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It is not compulsory to complete this section. However, if you would like to provide additional information on resources, e.g. where other projects might also claim the same resources, you can do this here. |
