 Identify the internal and external stakeholders for a project.
 Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of the project stakeholders.
 Explain how to communicate with project stakeholders.
Part II: Project Schedule
There are many different methodologies for planning and scheduling a project. For this Assessment, you will develop a Gantt chart that depicts key project activities, time allotted for each activity, and when each activity is scheduled to begin. To do so, you will need to consider dependencies. Some activities will be sequential, others may be simultaneous, and some may overlap.
• Note: You may create your own Gantt chart using Excel, or download a template offered by Microsoft at https://support.office.com/en-sg/article/Present-your-data-in-a-Gantt-chart-in-Excel-f8910ab4-ceda-4521-8207-f0fb34d9e2b6
o Using a Gantt chart construct a project schedule.
o In two to three paragraphs of your project plan, explain the estimating techniques used to develop your project schedule. Provide rationale for why these techniques will be effective.
Part III: Strategies for Maintaining the Project Budget
A project begins with an approved budget. Too often, however, unless the budget is meticulously managed, budget overruns occur. Healthcare administrators and managers must ensure that the project management process includes careful oversight on spending.
• Describe the project budget key success factors and dynamics including the following (2-3 pages):
o Analyze at least three strategies that can be applied for due diligence and maintaining oversight of the project budget.
o Explain at least two challenges each of these strategies might present and identify opportunities for improvement.
o Compare the positive outcomes that might result from each strategy.