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Assessment Description

The purpose of this Case Study assignment is to walk through the logical framework (LogFrame) and to create the project management documents needed to successfully lead a project.

General requirements:

Reread the Kitchen Heaven Project Case Study in Heldman et al. pages 84-87, 139-141, and 283-285, and read pages 190-193.

Part 1: Action Steps Column (A)

Create a list of action steps or activities and enter them in the Inputs (the yellow portion) of the Logical Framework template. Be sure to include the associated Outcome of each activity (see template). For each action step/activity add at least one assumption made related to the completion of the action step/activity.

Only define the action steps required to achieve each outcome. Resources, budget, and due dates will be completed in Topic 7.

Each action step/activity should contain one and only one deliverable (i.e., one document, one action completed, one delivery made)

Each outcome will consist of a minimum of five action steps/activities.

Each action step/activity will have at least one assumption.

Part 2: Project Life-Cycles

Describe, in 500-750 words, the five project life cycles defined by Schmidt (predictive, iterative, incremental, agile, and hybrid) and justify which life cycle should be used to complete the Kitchen Heaven Project.

Minimum of three outside resources. Sources must be authoritative and not from a Wikipedia-type source.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT		2
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Table of contents
Part 1	3
Part 2	6
References	9
Part 1
First step –
· Identify potential properties in Colorado Springs that meet the desired location criteria
· Outcome: List of potential properties
· Assumption: Adequate properties meeting the location criteria are available for lease or purchase in Colorado Springs
· Action Steps: 
· Research neighborhoods in Colorado Springs to identify areas with high income demographics 
· Utilize real estate listings and databases to search for properties in targeted neighborhoods 
· Visit properties to assess suitability and gather more information
Second step –
· Evaluate potential properties and select the most suitable option
· Outcome: Selected property for Kitchen Heaven store
· Assumption: Evaluation criteria have been established and agreed upon by all stakeholders
· Action Steps:
· Develop an evaluation criteria to assess potential properties 
· Gather information from the action step 1 to evaluate potential properties 
· Schedule meetings with stakeholders to review properties and make a decision 
· Prepare and submit an offer for the selected property
Third step –
· Negotiate lease or purchase agreement for selected property
· Outcome: Finalized lease or purchase agreement
· Assumption: Both parties are able to come to an agreement on terms and conditions
· Action Steps: 
· Review the lease or purchase agreement with legal team 
· Negotiate the terms and conditions of the agreement with the landlord or seller 
· Review and sign the final lease or purchase agreement
Forth step –
· Obtain necessary permits and approvals for store build-out
· Outcome: Approved building plans and permits
· Assumption: The building plans meet all local building codes and regulations
· Action Steps: 
· Hire an architect or designer to create building plans for the store 
· Submit the building plans to the local building department for review
· Obtain any necessary permits and approvals
Fifth step –
· Hire a local contractor for store build-out
· Outcome: Contractor hired and work begins on store build-out
· Assumption: Adequate contractors are available and able to complete the build-out within the given timeframe
· Action Steps:

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