Project Overview

Project OverviewToe Protector

Michael Yankey

Description• It protect toes from blisters, rubbing

and toenail loss. Serves as a cushion by preventing toes from having direct contact with the inside of the shoe. They also absorb stress to the toe area.

Use following slides for discussing status, schedules, budget, etc.

Project Goals• Ultimate goal of project

−What I will like to accomplish is putting this project on the market.

Problem definition• You will need to have a brief 50 word

description of the problem. This should include the stake holders and the benefits to society as well as potential profitability.

• Why this will work

History of the problem• What has been defined and treated

in the past?

Related projects

−What have you done in the past that makes you a good candidate for this project

Three Possible Solutions

Solution 1• Description

Solution 2• Description

Solution 3• Description

Planning and scheduling

• Create a time line and briefly describe each milestone

Expertise & Consulting Interviews

• Who have you spoken to?• Who will you speak to?

−Need to have 3 experts feedback

Questions for Consultants • What kinds of questions will ask the

consultant. • How will you show you have

gathered background knowledge?• How will you use their time wisely

and get them interested in the project?

Design Process• How will you know if this is a problem

worth solving?• What are the next steps

Competitive Analysis• Competitors

− You may want to allocate one slide per competitor

− What other products are similar− Describe the product and how it has

evolved over time• Proposed changes• Existing strengths of current design• Potential contacts and mentors locally

− Who does this now?

Technology• New technology being used

−Benefits• Standards being adopted

−Benefits• Standards specifically being ignored

−Drawbacks & benefits

DYA: define your acronyms!

Proposed Team Resources• State assumptions about resources

allocated to this project. Guess.− People−Equipment− Locations−Support & outside services−Manufacturing−Sales

Procedures• Highlight any procedural differences

from usual projects of this type• Discuss requirements, benefits, and

issues of using new procedures

-for more info…List location or contact for procedures document (or other related documents)

Schedule• Review high-level schedule

-for more info…List location or contact for detailed schedule (or other related documents)

Current Status• High-level overview of progress

against schedule−On-track in what areas−Behind in what areas−Ahead in what areas

• Unexpected delays or issues

Related Documents• Marketing plan

− Location or contact name/phone• Budget

− Location or contact name/phone• Post-mortem

− Location or contact name/phone• Submit questions

− Location or contact name/phone