The document discusses project management processes and knowledge areas. It describes the five process groups of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. It also outlines ten knowledge areas including integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.
The document discusses project management processes and knowledge areas. It describes the five process groups of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. It also outlines ten knowledge areas including integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.
The document discusses project management processes and knowledge areas. It describes the five process groups of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. It also outlines ten knowledge areas including integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.
The document discusses project management processes and knowledge areas. It describes the five process groups of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. It also outlines ten knowledge areas including integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.
PROCESS GROUP PROJECT MANAGEMENT A logical grouping of project management processes to The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to achieve specific project objectives. project activities to meet project requirements is accomplished through the appropriate application and integration of the MANAGEMENT PROCESS GROUPS project management processes identified for the project. A. INITIATING PROCESS GROUP SCOPE Those processes performed to define a new project or a new 1. Identifying project requirements. phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start 2. Addressing the various needs, concerns, and the project or phase. expectations of stakeholders. B. PLANNING PROCESS GROUP 3. Establishing and maintaining active communication with stakeholders. Those processes required to establish the scope of the project, 4. Managing resources. refine the objectives, and define the course of action required 5. Balancing the competing project constraints (scope, to attain the objectives that the project was undertaken to schedule, cost, quality, resources, risk). achieve. IMPORTANCE C. EXECUTING PROCESS GROUP 1. Meet business objectives. Those processes performed to complete the work defined in 2. Satisfy stakeholder expectations. the Project management plan to satisfy the project 3. Be more predictable. requirements. 4. Increase chances of success. 5. Deliver the right products at the right time. D. MONITORING AND CONTROLLING PROCESS 6. Resolve problems and issues. GROUP 7. Respond to risks in a timely manner. Those processes required to track, review, and regulate the 8. Optimize the use of organizational resources. progress and performance of the project; identify any areas in 9. Identify, recover, or terminate failing projects. which changes to the plan are required; and initiate the 10. Manage constraints (e.g., scope, quality, schedule, corresponding changes. costs, resources). 11. Balance the influence of constraints on the project E. CLOSING PROCESS GROUP (e.g., increased scope may increase cost or schedule). Those processes performed to formally complete or close the 12. Manage change in a better manner. project, phase, or contract.
SCENARIOS MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
1. Stand-alone project (outside a portfolio or program). KNOWLEDGE AREA
2. Within a program. 3. Within a portfolio. An identified area of project management defined by its knowledge requirements and described in terms of its PORTFOLIO component processes, practices, inputs, outputs, tools, and techniques. Defined as projects, programs, subsidiary portfolios, and operations managed in a coordinated manner to achieve A. PROJECT INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT (check strategic objectives. Portfolios may include work that is chart) operational in nature. Includes the processes and activities to identify, define, PROGRAM combine, unify, and coordinate the various processes and project management activities within the Project Management Defined as related projects, subsidiary programs, and program Process Groups. activities managed in a coordinated manner to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually. Programs B. PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT include program related work outside the scope of the discrete projects in the program. Programs may also include work that Includes the processes required to ensure the project includes is operational in nature. all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully. ORGANIZATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT C. PROJECT SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT A strategy execution framework. utilizing portfolio, program, and project management. It provides a framework that enables Includes the processes required to manage the timely organizations to consistently and predictably deliver on completion of the project. organizational strategy, producing better performance, better results, and a sustainable competitive advantage. D. PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
Includes the processes involved in planning, estimating,
budgeting, financing, funding, managing, and controlling costs so the project can be completed within the approved budget.
E. PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Includes the processes for incorporating the organization's
quality policy regarding planning, managing, and controlling project and product quality requirements, in order to meet stakeholders' expectations.
F. PROJECT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Includes the processes to identify, acquire, and manage the
resources needed for the successful completion of the project.
G. PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
Includes the processes required to ensure timely and
appropriate planning, collection, creation, distribution, storage, retrieval, management, control, monitoring, and ultimate disposition of project information.
H. PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Includes the processes of conducting risk management
planning, identification, analysis, response planning, response implementation, and monitoring risk on a project.
I. PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
Includes the processes necessary to purchase or acquire
products, services, or results needed from outside the project team.
J. PROJECT STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Includes the processes required to identify the people, groups,
or organizations that could impact or be impacted by the project, to analyze stakeholder expectations and their impact on the project, and to develop appropriate management strategies for effectively engaging stakeholders in project decisions and execution.