Sport Innovation/Jessica Watson/Evaluation of Project Outcomes

Jessica Watson: The Youngest Person to Solo Circumnavigate the Globe Background Project Scope Project Lifecycle, Phases & Tasks Evaluation of Project Outcomes In determining whether the project was a success involves assessing whether the outcomes were achieved. Project Goal 1 Sail around the world solo, unassisted and non-stop: SUCCESSFUL. Justification: Watson remained isolated, sought no assistance, did not stop on her journey. Project Goal 2 Satisfy requirements for International Sailing Federation’s WSSRC record: UNSUCCESSFUL. Justification: Watson travelled 18, 582nmi; 3, 018nmi less than the official required distance of 21, 600nmi. (Knudsen, 2010). From a project management perspective, the goals and objectives outlined by the team management were not completely met and therefore it would be unreasonable to declare the endeavour a complete success. However, from a personal perspective, Jessica Watson not only fulfilled her dream of solo-circumnavigating the globe, but achieved so much more than initially intended; several prestigious awards (Order of Australia, Young Australian of the Year, etc.) and numerous continuing marketing and publishing deals. Overall Project Outcome: PARTIALLY SUCCESSFUL. References