-Green Team Evaluation Plan-
-AuthorMarissa Hornbrook: Project Manager
-DateDecember 10, 2010
SWDS - Green Team
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Evaluation Plan
12/10/2010
Document Identification
This document defines the criteria used to measure success for each phase of the
SWDS project. Phase deliverables are evaluated based on the following
management criteria:
 Time, as measured by the Management Plan
 Cost, as measured by the Budget Plan
 Scope, as measured by the project requirements
 Quality, as measured by customer feedback
1.1.
Phase 0
SWDS was initially conceived in Phase 0. Research into the problem area
allowed us to clearly identify the goals and objectives for the project, as well as
create a list of risks. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) was created for each
phase of the project, as well as implementation plans to guide each phase.
Phase 0 also saw the creation of the original SBIR proposal, as well as a final
proposal presentation and product website.
1.1.1. Deliverables
SBIR Proposal
4 Presentations: Inception, Feasibility, Milestone, and Final
Product Website
1.1.2. Time
The Management Plan contains the WBS and schedule, and defines the
date deliverables should be completed. This criterion is considered met for
a particular deliverable if that item is delivered on or before the estimated
date in the Management Plan.
1.1.3. Cost
This criterion is not used in Phase 0, as there is no Research and
Development budget during this phase.
1.1.4. Scope
The scope is measured by comparing the grading criteria against each
deliverable. This criterion is considered met if each deliverable meets its
grading criteria and Phase 1 funding is acquired.
1.1.5. Quality
An independent panel will determine the quality of the proposal
presentation, according to the grading criteria established by the
Professional Workforce Development I professor. An average score of 90
or above for each deliverable will indicate a success. Peer evaluations
were completed after each team milestone (Inception, Feasibility, and
Milestone Presentations). Each member evaluated themselves and their
teammates in participation, quantity, quality, and professionalism.
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Phase 1
Phase 1 will see the development of a laboratory prototype and its demonstration
to a potential customer. An SBIR Phase 2 proposal will also be developed.
Success will be measured by satisfactory completion of the prototype,
demonstration, and SBIR Phase 2 proposal. Evaluation during Phase 1 will
consist of bi-weekly team meetings to ensure the phase is progressing according
to the Management Plan.
A prototype of the product hardware and software will be completed in Phase 1.
The prototype includes:
 Ultrasonic Sensor/Microcontroller hardware pieces transmitting data to
development computer functioning as a flashing road sign
 Web application with Administrative control panel
 SWDS Website
Initial documentation for SWDS will also be developed during Phase 1, to include
an implementation and user guide.
1.2.1. Deliverables
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Laboratory Prototype
Customer Demonstration
SBIR Phase 2 Proposal
1.2.2. Time
The Management Plan contains the WBS and schedule, and defines the date
deliverables should be completed. This criterion is considered met for a particular
deliverable if that item is delivered on or before the estimated date in the
Management Plan.
1.2.3. Cost
The Budget Plan determines the cost estimates for each phase. The actual costs
for personnel and equipment will be compared to those items in the Budget Plan;
a margin of error within ±5% will be considered acceptable.
1.2.4. Scope
Scope in Phase 1 is measured by both the SBIR Phase 2 proposal and the
laboratory prototype. Successful completion of all SBIR Phase 2 requirements is
necessary to determine whether Phase 1 was within scope. The prototype must
meet all required functionality as outlined in the requirements document for Phase
1. Scope for Phase 1 is only met if the SBIR Phase 2 proposal and the prototype
are successful and Phase 2 funding is acquired.
1.2.5. Quality
The SBIR presentation board will determine the quality of the proposal
presentation. This criterion is considered met for the SBIR presentation upon
successfully acquiring Phase 2 funding from the SBIR board. Quality is met for
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the laboratory prototype if it meets all requirements listed in the requirements
document.
Each module will undergo code review, unit testing, and integration testing. Once
completed, the system itself will go under acceptance testing to ensure it complies
with the features and performance expectations as outlined in the requirements
document.
1.3.
Phase 2
Phase 2 concerns real-world product design and development for SWDS.
Evaluation will proceed in Phase 2 much as it did in Phase 1. Bi-weekly meetings
will be held to determine if the project is on schedule and within budget,
according to the Management and Budget Plans. Testing plans for the production
version of SWDS will be drafted and used to measure completion of each module.
Results of testing will be reviewed at the bi-weekly meetings. Customer feedback
will facilitate refinements in our product and support materials.
1.3.1. Deliverables
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SWDS Software Package
Implementation Procedures
User Guides
1.3.2. Time
The Management Plan contains the WBS and schedule, and defines the date
deliverables should be completed. This criterion is considered met for a particular
deliverable if that item is delivered on or before the estimated date in the
Management Plan.
1.3.3. Cost
The Budget Plan determines the cost estimates for each phase. The actual costs
for personnel and equipment will be compared to those items in the Budget Plan;
a margin of error within ±10% will be considered acceptable.
1.3.4. Scope
The real-world implementation will be measured against the functionality and
performance requirements outlined in the requirements document.
1.3.5. Quality
The real-world implementation for SWDS must pass all tests defined in Phases 1
and 2. The greatest measure of quality will come from the end-users and
customers for each implementation of SWDS.
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Phase 3
Phase 3 will focus on implementing customized versions of SWDS for new
customers. Customer feedback will be used to measure quality. The marketing
strategy will be evaluated to ensure we are targeting the correct market. Formal
evaluations will be conducted periodically to ensure we stay within the guidelines
of the WBS. Sales volume and profit margin will determine Phase 3’s success,
along with customer and end-user feedback.
1.4.1. Time
The Management Plan contains the WBS and schedule, and defines the date
deliverables should be completed. This criterion is considered met for a particular
deliverable if that item is delivered on or before the estimated date in the
Management Plan.
1.4.2. Cost
The Budget Plan determines the cost estimates for each phase. The actual costs
for personnel and equipment will be compared to those items in the Budget Plan;
a margin of error within ±10% will be considered acceptable.
1.4.3. Scope
Scope for Phase 3 will be determined by the break-even analysis in the Funding
Plan. The actual profit and projected profit will be compared; a margin of error
within ±10% will be considered acceptable.
1.4.4. Quality
Quality for Phase 3 is measured by end-user and customer satisfaction surveys.
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