Developing practical project management skills by applying theoretical concepts to a real-world scenario enhances your ability to plan and execute complex projects effectively.
The topic readings will provide the necessary foundation to prepare you for this assignment.
Select a professional or personal (e.g., vacation, wedding, home remodeling) project that requires planning. In Excel, provide a brief summary of the event, identify all stakeholders involved in the process, and create a project work breakdown structure The attached needs to be much more comprehensive with many more entries
Project Summary
| Project Name | Objective | Start Date | End Date | Budget |
| European Vacation 2025 | Plan and execute a smooth and enjoyable trip to Europe. | 2025-06-01 | 2025-06-15 | $20,000 |
Stakeholders
| Stakeholder | Role |
| Me (Project Manager) | Oversee planning & execution |
| Family Members (Participants) | Provide input & preferences |
| Travel Agent (Vendor) | Assist with bookings |
Work Breakdown Structure
| Task Category | Subtask | Responsible Party | Deadline |
| Flights & Transport | Research flights | Me | 2025-03-15 |
| Flights & Transport | Book flights | Me | 2025-03-20 |
| Accommodation | Compare hotels | Me | 2025-03-25 |
| Accommodation | Book hotel | Me | 2025-03-30 |
| Itinerary | Plan daily activities | Me | 2025-04-10 |
| Packing | Create packing list | Me | 2025-04-20 |