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What is the primary purpose of a Statement of Work?
What is the primary purpose of a Statement of Work?
- To clarify responsibilities and actions of project stakeholders (correct)
- To determine the project timeline
- To evaluate project performance
- To set the project budget
What is a potential problem with a Statement of Work that is too vague or broad?
What is a potential problem with a Statement of Work that is too vague or broad?
- It may result in later interpretation problems (correct)
- It may increase project costs
- It may delay project completion
- It may lead to scope creep
What does a Contract Statement of Work describe?
What does a Contract Statement of Work describe?
- The project timeline and budget
- The project scope and objectives
- The work to be purchased, including services, location, and timing (correct)
- The project stakeholders and their roles
When is a Statement of Work typically generated in relation to a scope statement?
When is a Statement of Work typically generated in relation to a scope statement?
What is the benefit of a written Statement of Work?
What is the benefit of a written Statement of Work?
What should a Statement of Work include?
What should a Statement of Work include?
Why is a clear and concise Statement of Work important?
Why is a clear and concise Statement of Work important?
What is the relationship between a Statement of Work and a responsibility matrix?
What is the relationship between a Statement of Work and a responsibility matrix?
What is the primary focus of the Siyabonga Kitchen restaurant chain?
What is the primary focus of the Siyabonga Kitchen restaurant chain?
What is the purpose of the project in the Cator area of Durban?
What is the purpose of the project in the Cator area of Durban?
What is the approximate duration of the project in the Cator area of Durban?
What is the approximate duration of the project in the Cator area of Durban?
What standards will the project team follow in the Cator area of Durban?
What standards will the project team follow in the Cator area of Durban?
What is the primary purpose of a Statement of Work (SOW)?
What is the primary purpose of a Statement of Work (SOW)?
What should be included in a SOW to ensure success?
What should be included in a SOW to ensure success?
What is the purpose of defining success in a SOW?
What is the purpose of defining success in a SOW?
What is typically included in a SOW?
What is typically included in a SOW?
Why is it important to get the SOW right?
Why is it important to get the SOW right?
What does a SOW typically capture and define?
What does a SOW typically capture and define?
Study Notes
Statement of Work (SOW)
- A narrative description of products and services to be supplied under contract or done internally as part of a project
- Fundamental to project success, as a vague, broad, or generic SOW can lead to problems with later interpretation
- Provides clear direction to projects, sets rules, and clarifies responsibilities and actions of project stakeholders
Elements of a Statement of Work
- Goals, constraints, success criteria, and management guidelines
- Lists the work to be done, deliverables, location, and timing
- Specifies standards required, and stakeholders' expectations
- Balances project based on high-level estimates of cost, schedule, quality, and resource requirements
Example of a Statement of Work
- Project name: Cator Siyabonga Kitchen
- Background: Siyabonga Kitchen is a South African restaurant chain business
- Scope of work: Set up a restaurant in the Cator area of Durban according to Siyabonga kitchen standards
- Location of work: Cator area, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Period of performance: Approximately 3 months (1st September to 20th December 2014)
- Applicable standards: South African building codes for public utilities and Siyabonga kitchen quality guide
- Acceptance criteria: Appropriateness of location, adequate staff, and operational compliance
Guidelines for Writing an Effective SOW
- Understand what a SOW is and its importance in defining scope of work and expectations
- Know what to include in a SOW (deliverables, tasks, governance process, resources, facilities, equipment, testing requirements, costs, and pricing schedule)
- Define success by clarifying what constitutes success or failure, and what the work is
- Adequately describe the criteria for success and how it will be measured
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A Statement of Work is a narrative description of products and services supplied under contract or internally as part of a project. Learn how to write an appropriate SOW for project success.
