25 Running Projects Over Multiple Terms

There are some instances in which a client has a proposed project which is simply to large to expect one team to complete within one semester alone. In these cases, the client may have the option to structure the overall project in such a way that in can be split into identifiable sections which can then be run as if micro-projects themselves. By doing so, it is possible to have one team of students complete one section of the project and then hand it off to a subsequent (semester’s) team of students to finish.

If this is the case – there are a number of guidelines to follow.

First Team:

• Deliverable #3 must include preparation for hand-off as well as recommended next steps
  • Could include training manual, instructions, passwords, transfer of files and documents, meeting, etc.

Second Team: 

• First deliverable must include review of all hand-off materials
• Final deliverable summary should include work of first team as background information