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Developmental Stages

Both Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson developed theories that dealt with development in stages based in stages based on age and ability. This week, we are exploring the growth and development of the infants and toddler. Discuss the developmental stages for these age groups as identified by Piaget and Erikson. Identify similarities and differences between the two theories. Cite your sources.

Gantt Chart and Work Breakdown Structure

Introduction

Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.

This assessment focuses on project monitoring and controlling as well as breaking the project work into manageable tasks, or deliverables. Read the Assessment 3 Context Download Assessment 3 Contextdocument for additional information.

Preparation

The following resources are required to complete the assessment.

Microsoft Software

  1. Visit Capella’s Microsoft Azure for Education (Formerly Microsoft Imagine) page for instructions on obtaining free Microsoft software.
  2. Identify the version of Project that is compatible with your operating system. You may optionally download Visio for this assessment as well.
  3. Download and install.

Part A: Gantt Chart

A project management Gantt chart reports the tasks required to execute the project, including subtasks and their interrelationships.

Use Microsoft Project to complete a project management Gantt chart for the project you selected in Assessment 1. Below are some useful resources:

  • See Microsoft Tutorials for assistance using Microsoft Project.
  • See the Gantt Chart and Work Breakdown Structure media piece for this assessment for further information about Gantt charts.
  • Visit the Capella library to find two or more professional-quality resources to support your work.

Part B: Work Breakdown Structure

Create a Work Breakdown Structure. You can use the WBS Template [DOCX] Download WBS Template [DOCX]or another Word or Excel template of your choice. This assessment component must include:

  • Project scope statement.
  • WBS organizational chart.
  • Project deliverables, including the following:
    • Dependencies.
    • Estimate effort.
    • Skills.
  • WBS dictionary.
  • Scope baseline.
  • Updated scope management plan.
  • Requested changes.

Note: You may use Microsoft Visio to create the WBS.

Your Gantt chart and WBS will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Provide a Microsoft Project Gantt chart. Include sub-tasks as well as a note describing how you developed the chart.
  • Develop a detailed project initiation and planning schedule. Use features of Microsoft Project such as notes or formatting to clarify the activities.
  • Analyze the amount of time that will be required to complete the tasks identified in a high-level WBS, and schedule appropriately.
  • Identify labor and materials resources required for the project. Baseline the resources for the project.
  • Communicate effectively in a professional manner consistent with the standards and conventions of project management.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should meet the following requirements:

  • Written communication: Make certain that your assessment is professionally written and free of grammatical and spelling errors.
  • Length: There are no page length requirements. Ensure the information required is included in the documents.
  • Software: Use Microsoft Project to create the Gantt chart.
  • References: Include a complete list of references, including books, websites, articles, and other resources.
  • APA format: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Visit Evidence and APA for more information.
  • Font and font size: Arial, 10 point.

CM Strategy: Client Presentation

Effective change leaders are familiar with traditional organization development theory and systems thinking currently being used in large group settings. The idea that a community needs to become dissatisfied with its current state, visualize a preferred future, and initiate the first steps to overcome the resistance to change is a powerful moving force.

Overview

In this assessment, you will create a presentation that captures the main points from the stakeholder analysis, findings, recommendations, and adoption strategies. Your presentation should be designed with appropriate visuals and text on slides that could be delivered to a live audience. Potentially your presentation, or an adaptation thereof, could be used in a live presentation in a context outside this course, where a talk on change management principles would be useful.

Preparations

Instructions

Use a presentation tool of your choice, such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Prezi, et cetera, to complete the following:

  • Create a presentation that highlights the change management strategy.
    • Include stakeholder analysis, findings, recommendations, and adoption strategies.
    • Structure the presentation in an easy-to-understand sequence.
    • Include detailed speaker notes of what you will say when you deliver the presentation to your client.
  • Create a presentation that is professional and appropriate for the targeted audience.
    • Ensure the presentation uses appropriate visuals and follows presentation best practices.