Homework: Progress Monitoring
The MobileGo project is making progress implementing the new systems. However, the software upgrades and the new software installation are not complete. The project sponsor has requested an update on the project. Using the MobileGo Earned Value scenario spreadsheet, complete the following tasks.
1) Complete earned value metrics for each line item of the project.
2) Use the metrics to create indexes for cost and schedule.
3) Explain what the metrics mean in terms of the overall health of the project.
4) Project where the project will end in terms of budget and schedule. What potential risks and trade-offs do you see?
5) Explain any recommendations you have for improving the project schedule, budget, or both.
Prepare a 10 slides PowerPoint presentation that you can give to the project sponsor that explains your calculations, predictions, and recommendations. Remember that you are giving this information to the project sponsor, so consider what he or she would need to know as you draft your presentation.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.