Option #2: How to Deal with a Project that is Off Course
There are many examples of projects that have gone off course. Often times, a new project manager is brought in if the situation is dire.
For this assignment, find and describe a project that did not stay on scope, time, or budget.
Then, identify what project management principles were not followed for the project.
Lastly, describe how you, as a newly selected project manager, would make changes to ensure the project got back on track.
Examples of recent projects that have gone off-course could include:
Colorado Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital (Links to an external site.)
Target Expansion in Canada (Links to an external site.)
Los Angeles Unified School District’s iPad/Computer Project (Links to an external site.)
Your paper should be 2-to-3-pages, well written and in conformity with the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.) for style and writing expectations. Be sure to properly organize your writing and include an introduction, headings / subheadings for the body of your work, analysis and recommendations, conclusion, and list of references. Include a title page and a reference page that includes at least two outside references (in addition to your textbook) to
