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You are part of a team in charge of a project to help people in your company

The question in the 5th edition reads: "You are part of a team in charge of a project to help people in your company (500 people) lose weight. This project is part of a competition, and the top "losers" will be featured in a popular television show. Assume that you have six months to complete the project and a budget of $10,000. Develop a scope statement, WBS, and partial WBS dictionary for the project. Be creative in deciding how you will raise the money and the deliverables and submit deliverables required to complete the project." - Schwalbe, page 143, 5th edition. To obtain full credit for this question, be sure to post the following items for the project: a scope statement, a WBS, a WBS dictionary with at least 5 entries the resources that might help you to understand the requirement.

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The project aims to develop an effective and engaging weight loss program for 500 employees within a six-month timeframe, leveraging a $10,000 budget, with the ultimate goal of identifying the top weight losers to participate in a televised competition. This initiative not only encourages healthier lifestyles but also fosters a sense of community and motivation through a competitive environment. The scope of this project encompasses program development, participant engagement, progress tracking, fundraising, and preparation for the final selection process, culminating in a documentary-style showcase of the winners.

Scope Statement:

The scope of this project includes designing and implementing a comprehensive weight management program customized for company employees. It involves creating educational resources, establishing fitness challenges, facilitating nutritional guidance, and setting up progress monitoring systems. The project also includes organizing fundraising activities to cover logistical expenses, recruiting participants, and preparing selected individuals for televised features. Deliverables will include program materials, a tracking platform, a fundraising plan, and a final report detailing participant progress and selected finalists. The project excludes medical interventions beyond basic health advisories and does not cover personal training services outside the program framework.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):

  1. Planning Phase
    • Define project objectives
    • Identify resources
  2. Program Development
    • Create educational content
    • Design fitness challenges
    • Develop tracking system
  3. Participant Recruitment and Engagement
    • Promote program
    • Register employees
    • Conduct orientation sessions
  4. Fundraising Activities
    • Organize events (e.g., charity runs, bake sales)
    • Engage corporate sponsors
    • Leverage social media campaigns
  5. Program Implementation
    • Distribute educational materials
    • Launch fitness challenges
    • Monitor participant progress
  6. Final Selection and Media Preparation
    • Assess progress
    • Select top losers
    • Coordinate media coverage
  7. Closure and Reporting
    • Compile final reports
    • Document success stories
    • Prepare final presentation

Partial WBS Dictionary (with 5 entries):

  • Educational Content Development: Creation of digital and printed materials covering nutrition, exercise, and wellness, to be used throughout the program.
  • Fitness Challenges Design: Development of weekly activity goals and competitions that encourage participation and track progress.
  • Progress Monitoring System: A digital platform or app where participants log their weight, activity, and nutritional intake regularly.
  • Fundraising Event Organization: Planning and executing events such as charity runs, bake sales, and sponsorship drives to raise the program’s funds.
  • Media Coordination: Arranging interviews, filming, and other media activities to feature the finalists and promote the program's success.

Resources That Might Help Understand the Requirement:

  • Schwalbe, Kathy. (2016). Information Technology Project Management (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.
  • Project Management Institute. (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (6th ed.). PMI.
  • CDC. (2020). Workplace Health Promotion. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • American Heart Association. (2021). Healthy Eating & Physical Activity. AHA Resources.
  • Harvard Business Review. (2019). Team-Based Incentive Strategies. HBR.org.
  • Small Business Administration. (2022). Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits. SBA.gov.
  • Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2020). Nutrition Source. Harvard.edu.
  • American College of Sports Medicine. (2018). Exercise Programming for Weight Loss. ACSM CMD.
  • Statista. (2023). Workplace Wellness and Employee Health Tech. Statista.com.
  • Smith, J. (2020). Effective Ways to Promote Employee Wellness. Journal of Corporate Health.

References

  • Schwalbe, K. (2016). Information Technology Project Management (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.
  • Project Management Institute. (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (6th ed.). PMI.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Workplace Health Promotion. CDC.gov.
  • American Heart Association. (2021). Healthy Eating & Physical Activity. AHA.org.
  • Harvard Business Review. (2019). Team-Based Incentive Strategies. HBR.org.
  • Small Business Administration. (2022). Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits. SBA.gov.
  • Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2020). Nutrition Source. Harvard.edu.
  • American College of Sports Medicine. (2018). Exercise Programming for Weight Loss. ACSM CMD.
  • Statista. (2023). Workplace Wellness and Employee Health Tech. Statista.com.
  • Smith, J. (2020). Effective Ways to Promote Employee Wellness. Journal of Corporate Health.

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