PM Assignments

Event Management Feature Task Set

Dotech · PM intern

Six tasks around an event management feature: user stories, mockups, a new feature idea, agile, a Jira/Monday plan and a marketing plan.

Product Intern Tasks

Task 1: SOP Documentation and User Stories

Objective: Assess the ability to create clear and concise documentation based on a specific scenario.

Instructions:

  1. Read the following feature description:
    • Feature: "Event Management"
    • Users should be able to create, manage, and share events within the application. Features include event creation, adding event details (date, time, location, description), inviting participants, and sharing the event on social media.
  2. Write a user story for this feature based on a unique scenario:
    • Scenario: You are organizing a charity run for a local nonprofit organization. Describe the specific needs and goals of this event within the user story.
  3. Break down the user story into at least five tasks, considering the unique aspects of this charity run.

Deliverables:

  • A user story in the format: "As a [type of user], I want to [perform some action] so that [achieve some goal]."
  • A list of tasks derived from the user story.

Task 2: Product Mockups and Wireframes

Objective: Evaluate the ability to create visual representations of product features using personal insights.

Instructions:

  1. Create a rough mockup of the "Event Management" feature using Figma or Adobe XD.
    • Include sections for event creation, event details, participant invitations, and social media sharing.
    • Ensure the design is user-friendly and intuitive.
  2. Provide a brief explanation of your design choices, specifically reflecting on any events you have personally organized or attended.

Deliverables:

  • A Figma or Adobe XD file containing the mockup.
  • A PDF document explaining the design choices and personal experiences that influenced them.

Task 3: Creative Thinking and Feature Ideas

Objective: Test creative thinking and ability to propose new features based on personal experience.

Instructions:

  1. Propose one innovative feature that could enhance the "Event Management" experience.
  2. Explain why this feature would be beneficial and how it aligns with user needs, referencing a specific event you have been part of or an event type you are passionate about.

Deliverables:

  • A one-page document describing the feature and its benefits, with personal anecdotes or references to specific events.

Task 4: Understanding Agile Frameworks

Objective: Assess knowledge of agile methodologies and practical application.

Instructions:

  1. Explain the differences between Scrum and Kanban.
  2. Describe a scenario from your previous work or academic projects where you would prefer to use Kanban over Scrum and why.

Deliverables:

  • A document explaining the differences and preferred scenarios, with personal project examples.

Task 5: Tool Proficiency

Objective: Evaluate proficiency in project management and CRM tools through practical application.

Instructions:

  1. Create a simple project plan for the "Event Management" feature using Monday.com or Jira.
    • Include tasks, assignees, and deadlines.
    • Use your own experiences from past projects to fill out the details.
  2. Describe how you would track progress and handle changes in requirements, referencing a specific project where you managed similar tasks.

Deliverables:

  • A link or export of the project plan from Monday.com or Jira.
  • A document explaining progress tracking and change management, with examples from personal experiences.

Task 6: Marketing Analytics Knowledge

Objective: Test understanding of marketing analytics tools through practical planning.

Instructions:

  1. Explain how you would use SEO, Meta Ads, and Google Ads to increase the visibility of a new product feature.
  2. Create a brief social media campaign plan to promote the "Event Management" feature, incorporating insights from a specific event you have promoted or been involved with.

Deliverables:

  • A document explaining the use of SEO, Meta Ads, and Google Ads.
  • A brief social media campaign plan (one page), with personal event promotion experiences included.

Submission Guidelines

  • Provide all deliverables in a single ZIP file.
  • Include your name and contact information on the first page of each document.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Clarity and completeness of user stories and tasks.
  • Creativity and practicality of product mockups and wireframes.
  • Originality and feasibility of the proposed feature idea.
  • Understanding of agile frameworks and appropriate use cases.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and effective progress tracking.
  • Knowledge of marketing analytics and ability to create effective campaigns.
  • Plagiarism Check: The task will be fed into a plagiarism detection tool to analyze if it has been done with an AI tool or copied from anywhere.