Simulation In Software Project Management

4. A simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system
over time. The behavior of a system as it evolves over time is studied by
developing a simulation model. This model usually takes the form of a set of
Assumptions concerning the operation of the system .
Real-world
process concerning the behavior of a system
A set of assumptions
Modeling
& Analysis

5. Management in business and organizations means to coordinate the efforts of
people to accomplish goals and objectives using available resources efficiently
and effectively. Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading
or directing, and controlling an organization or initiative to accomplish a goal.

6. Software project management is the
art and science of planning and
leading software projects. It is a sub-
discipline of project management in
which software projects are planned,
implemented,monitoredand
controlled.

8. Unrealistic or unarticulated project goals
Inaccurate estimates of needed resources
Badly defined system requirements
Poor reporting of the project's status
Unmanaged risks
Poor communication among customers,
developers, and users
Use of immature technology
Inability to handle the project's complexity
Sloppy development practices
Poor project management
Stakeholder politics
Commercial pressures

9. Risk Management
Requirement Management
Change Management
Software Configuration Management
Release Management

10. Project management simulation is simulation used for project management training
and analysis. Project management simulation is often used as training simulation for
project managers. In other cases it is used for what-if analysis and for supporting
decision-making in real projects. Frequently the simulation is conducted using
software tools.

11. Project management simulation for training is an interactive learning activity,
frequently practiced as a group exercise. The purpose of the simulation is to impart
to students the competencies (i.e. knowledge, skills, and attitudes) that will ultimately
improve their performance.
determine goal and objectives of a project;
estimate cost
plan tasks of the project
plan resources in a project
use project management tools
control the progress of a project
make team decisions under stress
react appropriately in typical project
management situations

12. Project management simulation is used to analyze real projects. The goal of the
simulation is to show the user the different possible outcomes of his decisions, along
with the probability that each outcome will occur. The simulation helps in reducing
the project risk and in choosing the best project plan. In a typical simulation the
project is first modeled into a software tool along with uncertain variables. A simulation
is then run to check the different possible outcomes and their probability as a result of
different inputs for the uncertain variables

13. Sand Box model : Sandbox Model specializes in project management
simulation software. Our solutions enhance project management education
and optimize decision making in the enterprise project environment.
Simul Train: is a simulator used in project management training programs. Just as
flight simulators are used to train pilots, project simulators are used to train project
managers.

14. Harvard : Harvard Business Review is a simulation tool made for project
management. This simulation tool takes the user through each week of the
simulation and shows the estimated costs, and completion dates. You can choose
between four projects that vary in the time needed to complete them and the
planned cost. The user must always plan out how many workers they will use and
then they can see exactly how it will change their estimated costs and completion
dates, making adjustments as needed.
Fissure: is simulation software that teaches Project Management through real life
application and real time changes.