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if you run into time / budget issues - this is your point of contact to follow back up with for more information, to delay or eliminate the item from the project scope.\nRequirements vs. Tasks\nRequirement: Purchase oven for bakery\nTasks:\nDiscuss oven specs with grocery warehouse or other trusted source – get recommendations for both new and used equipment\nResearch used ovens\nGet quotes on new ovens\nConsult with electrician on electrical updates that may be needed\nCompare used options with new quotes and decide which to purchase\nOnce decided, provide oven specs to electrician to confirm/finalize electrical updates that may be needed\nReceive oven in store and schedule with proper contractor for installation\nOnce installed, confirm the oven is working for its intended purpose\nMake sure appropriate personnel is trained in how to use the oven\nTask List\nUse ID numbers on tasks to track details, due dates, team members assigned, priority level, etc.\nBudget Management\nBudget for Time = Timeline / Dependencies\nBudget for Money\nQuotes, quotes, quotes is how you build your budget and make sure it all fits together\nQuotes give you estimates for time,  money, and dependencies\nExample: if a contractor is the cheapest, but can’t fit you in until next year, you may need to select a more expensive quote to fit your timeline requirements\nFrom the quotes you can build the “Budget” and “Schedule”\nStakeholders –\nTemplate: Mod1_4 Stakeholder Tracking\nName, Phone, Email\nTypes of Stakeholders\nProject Team\nContractors\nEmployees\nCommunity Members\nAbstract SH like “the community”\nBegin the relationship with the community ASAP/as soon as you’re “Ready”\n“Readiness” – the clock on the financing is ticking and this is THE MOST IMPORTANT relationship your store has, knowing how to say “I don’t know yet” will speed up your readiness.\nProject Role\nPriority/Importance\nProfessional & Advisory Support\nBanker\nInsurance Agents\nConsultants\nB","cbCailEjq2PUpRUx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailEjq2PUpRUx","docx",107527,"English","# Project Management Concepts\n## Project vs. Operations\n## Phases of a Project\n## Communication and Stakeholders\n## Project Scope and Planning\n## Requirements vs. Tasks and Planning Tools\n## Constraints, Dependencies, and Traceability\n## Budget Management","[{\"question\":\"How do projects differ from operations?\",\"answer\":\"Projects are new ventures that do not yet exist, while operations are repeatable steps. 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