Expansion Project: New Office for Multimedia Operations 
Expansion project
New office for multimedia operations
Project brief
Background
Since its establishment, ValleyView Publishing’s main business has been the production of print-based tourist guides. However, as a result of the company’s strategic planning and market research, ValleyView is preparing to expand into the production of web-based and multimedia guides.
The company’s Board of Directors has decided to use this opportunity to expand the company’s profile by establishing the new multimedia operations in another state, keeping print-based operations in Victoria.
Objectives
The objective of this project is to establish an office for ValleyView Publishing’s new multimedia operations and to manage the office for a start-up period.
Outputs
The following outcomes will be achieved:
1. a suitable location for the new office will be determined
2. administrative systems will be established
3. an administrative staff base will be established
4. an appropriate staff training and professional development program will be developed
5. the new office will be managed for a start-up period.
How will the success of the project be measured?
The success of the project will be measured by the delivery of the proposed outcomes within the appropriate timeframes and resource commitments.
Budget
Category
Budget
Employee cost
Not for public disclosure
Information technology
Not for public disclosure
Consultancies
Not for public disclosure
Travel
Not for public disclosure
Office establishment costs
Not for public disclosure
Total cost of project
Not for public disclosure
Governance
The Project Manager will report to the General Manager.
The Project Manager is authorised by the General Manager to manage and coordinate this important phase of the company’s development. The Project Manager is authorised to issue directives relating to the project.
A steering committee will be established to provide overall policy advice and to resource project decisions.
Project team members from
New office for multimedia operations
Project brief
Background
Since its establishment, ValleyView Publishing’s main business has been the production of print-based tourist guides. However, as a result of the company’s strategic planning and market research, ValleyView is preparing to expand into the production of web-based and multimedia guides.
The company’s Board of Directors has decided to use this opportunity to expand the company’s profile by establishing the new multimedia operations in another state, keeping print-based operations in Victoria.
Objectives
The objective of this project is to establish an office for ValleyView Publishing’s new multimedia operations and to manage the office for a start-up period.
Outputs
The following outcomes will be achieved:
1. a suitable location for the new office will be determined
2. administrative systems will be established
3. an administrative staff base will be established
4. an appropriate staff training and professional development program will be developed
5. the new office will be managed for a start-up period.
How will the success of the project be measured?
The success of the project will be measured by the delivery of the proposed outcomes within the appropriate timeframes and resource commitments.
Budget
Category
Budget
Employee cost
Not for public disclosure
Information technology
Not for public disclosure
Consultancies
Not for public disclosure
Travel
Not for public disclosure
Office establishment costs
Not for public disclosure
Total cost of project
Not for public disclosure
Governance
The Project Manager will report to the General Manager.
The Project Manager is authorised by the General Manager to manage and coordinate this important phase of the company’s development. The Project Manager is authorised to issue directives relating to the project.
A steering committee will be established to provide overall policy advice and to resource project decisions.
Project team members from