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  1. 1 Develop Project Chart
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • Initiating process group

- purpose is to authorize the PJT and give authority to the PM

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  • what does Develop Project Charter create? (output)
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)?
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)?
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  • we create a PJT charter (and the assumption log)
  • we need a business case (or agreements)
  • we create a PJT charter through data gathering (brainstorming, interviews, etc)
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  1. 2 Develop PMP
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • planning

- purpose is to create the document that defines what the work is to performed and how it will be performed

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  • what does Develop PMP create? (output)
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)?
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)?
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  • the PMP
  • we need the PJT charter
  • through data gathering (brainstorming, interviews, etc)
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  1. 3 Direct and Manage PJT work
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • Executing
  • purpose is to lead and perform the work defined in the PMP
  • purpose is to collect WP data
  • purpose is to implement approved changes
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  • what does Direct and Manage PJT Work create? (output) -> #2
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #2
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)?
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  • it produces deliverables and work performance data
  • we need the PMP and approved CRs
  • PMIS / expert judgement / meeting
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  1. 4 Manage PJT knowledge
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • Executing
  • purpose is to use existing knowledge and to create/capture/share new knowledge
  • through past lessons and knowledge of your team
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  • what does Manage PJT knowledge create? (output) -> #1
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #2
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
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  • lessons learned register
  • PMP, deliverables, PJT docs, etc
  • we use knowledge mgt, information mgt and interpersonal and team skills
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  1. 5 Monitor and Control PJT work
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • M&C
  • purpose is to keep an eye on the PJT progress and report the progress
  • How is the current status of your project (re cost, schedule and scope)?
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  • what does Monitor and Control PJT work create? (output) -> #2
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #2
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)? #2
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  • Work performance reports and CRs
  • PMP and docs (to compare progress), and Work performance information
  • Data analysis and decision making
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  1. 6 Perform Integrated Change Control
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • M&C

- purpose is to review and approve/reject CRs, and manage changes

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  • what does Perform Integrated Change Control create? (output) -> #1
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)? #2
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  • Approved CRs
  • CRs + PMP, docs and WP reports to make an informed decision
  • Data analysis and decision making
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  1. 7 Close Project / Phase
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • Closing
  • purpose is to finalize all activities for the phase, PJT or contract
  • work is completed
  • purpose is to release rss
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  • what does Close Project / Phase create? (output) -> #2
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)? #2
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  • final product, service or result + final report
  • Accepted deliverables and PJT charter (+ most of PJT docs, business case, agreements, EEFs, OPAs)
  • data analysis
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  1. 1 Plan scope mgt
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • Planning

- purpose is to create a plan that will document how the PJT and Pdt scopes will be defined, validated and controlled

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  • what does Plan scope mgt
    create ? (output) -> #2
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #1
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
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  • scope mgt plan and requirements mgt plan
  • Project Charter (+PMP (dvpt approach)/EEF/OPA)
  • expertt judgement, data analysis, meetings
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  1. 2 Collect requirements
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose? #2
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  • Planning

- purpose is to determine stakeH needs and PJT requirements

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  • what does Collect requirements create ? (output) -> #2
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)? #7
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  • Requirements documentation and requirement traceability matrix
  • PJT charter, PMP. agreements, business docs, pjt docs
  • data gathering, data analysis, decision-making, data representation, prototypes, context diagram, interpersonal and team skills (+meetings, expert jdgt)
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  1. 3 Define scope
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • Planning
  • purpose is to fully characterize the project and product’s scope and acceptance criteria, based upon the requirements captured in the previous process
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  • what does Define scope create ? (output) -> #1
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)? #1
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  • Project Scope statement
  • PJT charter, scope mgt plan, PJT docs (Requirements trac. matrix)
  • product analysis
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  1. 4 Create WBS
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • Planning

- purpose is to decompose your project’s work into easy-to-manage “chunks”

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  • what does Create WBS create ? (output) -> #1
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)? #1
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  • Scope baseline (scope statement + wbs + wbs dico)
  • Scope mgt plan, scope statement, requirements doc
  • decomposition (+expert jdgt)
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  1. 5 Validate Scope
    - which process group?
    - what is the purpose?
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  • M&C

- purpose is to obtain formal acceptance of project’s deliverables from customer

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  • what does Validate scope create ? (output) -> #2
  • what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #7
  • how do we achieve it (T&T)? #2
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  • accepted deliverables and work performance info
  • verified deliverables, work performance data, scope mgt plan, requirement mgt plan, scope baseline, requirements docs, RTM
  • inspection, decision-making
    [work performance data -> number of non conformance, number of tests completed, and “raw” compliance information]
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5. 6 Control Scope - which process group? - what is the purpose? #2
- M&C - Change is inevitable. The purpose is to monitor and control the PJT scope to make sure it does not change without being reviewed & approved by the Board through the formal CR process - purpose is also to manage the actual changes
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- what does Control scope create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #5 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #2
- Change requests, Work Perf Info [CR -> request from stakeH to modify the scope or schedule baselines] - work performance data, scope mgt plan, requirements docs, RTM, change mgt plan - data analysis (variance and trend analysis) [Work perf data -> number of change requests and number of verified & validated project deliverables]
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6. 1 Plan Schedule Mgt - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning | - purpose is to outline our strategy for creating, managing, and controlling our project’s schedule
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- what does Plan schedule mgt create ? (output) -> #1 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3 - how do we achieve it (T&T)?
- schedule mgt plan - PJT charter, scope mgt plan, dvpt approach - data analysis, expert jdgt, meetings
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6. 2 Define activities - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning | - purpose is to determine what activities need to be performed in order to complete the project’s work
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- what does define activities create ? (output) -> #3 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #2 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #2
- activity list, activity attributes, milestone list - schedule mgt plan, scope baseline - decomposition, rolling wave planning
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6. 3 Sequence activities - which process group? - what is the purpose? #2
- Planning - purpose is to identify the relationship btw the activities - purpose is to determine in what order these activities take place
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- what does sequence activities create ? (output) -> #1 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #4
- [PJT schedule] network diagram - schedule mgt plan, activity list/attributes, scope baseline, milestone list - Precedence Diagramming Method, Dependency Determination and Integration, Leads and Lags, PMIS
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6. 4 estimate activity duration - which process group? - what is the purpose? #2
- Planning | - how long does it take to complete each Activity with the rss available?
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- what does estimate activity duration create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #7 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
- duration estimates, basis of estimates - scope baseline, schedule mgt plan, activity list/attributes, milestone list, rss breakdown structure, rss calendar - estimation techniques (analogous, parametric, 3-point, bottom-up), data analysis, decision making
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6. 5 develop schedule - which process group? - what is the purpose? #2
- Planning | - purpose is to create a Project Schedule based on activity list and estimated duration
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- what does develop schedule create ? (output) -> #5 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #8 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #7
- Schedule baseline, PJT schedule, PJT calendars. schedule data, CRs - scope baseline, schedule mgt plan, activity list/attributes, milestone list, rss breakdown structure, rss calendar, network diagram - schedule network analysis, critical path method, rss optimization, schedule compression, PMIS, data analysis (what-if scenarios, simulation), agile release planning,
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6. 6 control schedule - which process group? - what is the purpose? #2
- M&C | - purpose is to monitor the project’s status and update the project schedule and schedule baseline, as needed
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- what does control schedule create ? (output) -> #3 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #6 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #6
- Work Perf Info, CRs, schedule forecasts - Work performance data, schedule baseline, scope baseline, scope mgt plan, PJT schedule and calendars - data analysis (EV analysis, burn charts, trend analysis), critical path method, PMIS, rss optimization, leads & lags. schedule compression
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7. 1 Plan cost mgt - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning - purpose is to develop a strategy for managing and controlling our project’s costs. How will the cost be estimated, budgeted, managed and monitored & controlled
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- what does Plan cost mgt create ? (output) -> #1 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3 - how do we achieve it (T&T)?
- Cost mgt plan - PJT charter, schedule mgt plan, risk mgt plan - data analysis, expert jdgt, meetings
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7. 2 estimate cost - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning | - purpose is to develop an approximation of the cost of rss needed
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- what does estimate cost create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
- Cost estimates and basis of estimates - cost mgt plan, Q mgt plan, scope baseline, PJT schedule - estimation techniques (analogous, parametric, 3-point, bottom up), data analysis (reserve and alternative analyses), PMIS
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7. 3 determine budget - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning | - purpose is to aggregate all the estimated costs of each activity and establish a cost baseline
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- what does determine budget create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
- Cost baseline and PJT funding requirements - cost mgt plan, cost estimates, basis of estimates, pjt schedule - cost aggregation, funding limit reconciliation, financing,
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7. 4 control costs - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- M&C | - purpose is to monitor the status of the project to update PJT costs and manage changes to the cost baseline
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- what does control costs create ? (output) -> #3 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
- work perf info, cost forecasts, CRs - work perf data, pjt funding requirements, cost baseline, cost mgt plan - data analysis (EV, variance, trend and reserve analyses), to-complete performance index, PMIS
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8. 1 plan Q mgt - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning - purpose is to develop a strategy for defining our project’s definition of Quality, and how we will accomplish our Quality Objectives. How will we show that we are complying with our quality requirements?
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- what does plan Q mgt create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #5 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #5
- Q mgt plan, Q metrics - PJT charter, scope baseline, requirements mgt plan, risk mgt plan, stakeH engagement plan - test & Inspection planning, data gathering, data representation, data analysis (Cost of Quality and Cost-Benefit Analysis), decision making
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8. 2 Manage Q - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Executing - purpose is to execute the Q activities - purpose is to identify ineffective processes and causes of poor Q - purpose is to verify that final product meets customer needs and requirements - Manage Q uses the data from Control Q
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- what does Manage Q create ? (output) -> #3 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #6
- Q reports, test and evaluation documents, CRs - Q mgt plan, Q control measurements, Q metrics - data gathering (checklists), audits, design for X, problem solving, Q improvement methods (PDCS, six sigma)
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8. 3 Control Q - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- M&C - purpose is to monitor and record the results of Q activities to ensure the deliverables are correct, complete and meet expectations
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- what does Control Q create ? (output) -> #4 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #6 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #5
- QC measurements, verified deliverables, Work PErf info, CRs - deliverables, Work perf data, approved CRs, Q mgt plan, Q metrics, test and evaluation docs - data gathering (checklists), inspection, testing (or pdt evaluations), data analysis, data representation
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9. 1 Plan Rss mgt - which process group? - what is the purpose? #2
- Planning - purpose is to develop a strategy for understanding what resources are needed to successfully execute your project - purpose is to develop a strategy for acquiring & managing these resources
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- what does Plan Rss Mgt create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #5 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #4
- Rss Mgt Plan, Team charter - PJT charter, scope baseline (to know what needs to be produced), PJT schedule (to know when activities occur), stakeH register (who has an impact/influence on rss), Requirements docs (will dictate type and amount of rss) - Organizational Theory, data representation (assignment matrix, hierarchical matrix, job descs)
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9. 2 Estimate Activity Rss - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning | - purpose is to determine the rss you need to execute the PJT
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- what does Estimate Activity Rss create ? (output) -> #3 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #5 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
- rss breakdown structure, rss requirements, basis of estimates - rss mgt plan, scope baseline, activity list, activity attributes, rss calendars - estimating techniques (analogous, parametric, bottom-up), data analysis (alternatives), PMIS
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9. 3 Acquire Rss - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Executing | - purpose is to obtain rss (staff, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies) needed for the work
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- what does Acquire Rss create ? (output) -> #4 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #6 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
- physical rss assignments, staff assignments, rss calendars, CRs - rss mgt plan, procurement mgt plan, cost baseline, pjt schedule, rss calendars, rss requirements - Virtual teams, pre-assignments, negotiation
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9. 4 Develop Team - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Executing | - purpose is to improve the teams dynamics, competencies, interaction and environment
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- what does Develop Team create ? (output) -> #4 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #5 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #7
- team performance assessment, CRs, EEFs updates, OPAs updates - rss mgt plan, team charter, pjt schedule, team assignments, rss calendars - colocation, virtual teams, comm technology, recognition & awards, training, individual & team assessment, interpersonal and team skills (conflict mgt, negotiation, motivation, team building, influencing)
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9. 5 Manage Team - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Executing - purpose is to optimize the project’s performance by tracking each person’s performance, giving feedback, helping solve issues, and managing team changes. develop vs manage -> - develop - a brand new team created for a PJT (team building) - manage - think operations where a supervisor manages team
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- what does Manage Team create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #5 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #2
- CRs (eg staffing changes) and EEFs updates [+PMP and docs updates] - Work performance reports, team performance assessments, team assignments, team charter, rss mgt plan - interpersonal skills (conflict, emotional intelligence, influencing, leadership, etc) and PMIS (rss mgt and scheduling software)
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9. 5 Control Rss - which process group? - what is the purpose? #2
- M&C - purpose is to ensure that rss assigned and requested are available as planned - purpose is to monitor that rss are being used as planned
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- what does Control Rss create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #5 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #4
- Work perf info, CRs - rss mgt plan, rss calendars, rss breakdown structure, pjt schedule, rss assignments - data analysis (alternative, trend, performance), pb solving, interpersonal skills, PMIS
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10. 1 Plan Comm Mgt - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning - purpose is to develop a strategy for how you will manage communications with all members on your project & actively keep them engaged - strategy will address what information you will communicate, who will receive that information, when they will receive it, using what technique, and how often
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- what does Plan Comm Mgt create ? (output) -> #1 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #8
- Communication mgt plan - PJT charter, rss mgt plan, stakeH engagement plan, stakeH register - Communication Requirements Analysis, Communication Technology, Communication models, Communication methods, Communication styles assessment (interpersonal), cultural awareness, political awareness, stakeH engagement assessment matrix (data representation)
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10. 2 Manage Comm - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Executing - purpose is to create an effective flow of information between all team members - purpose is to ensure timely and appropriate collection, creation, distribution, storage, mgt, monitoring and disposition of PJT comm
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- what does Manage Comm create ? (output) -> #1 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #6
- PJT comm (reports, status, schedule progress, presentation, etc) - comm mgt plan, work perf reports, stakeH engagement plan, pjt docs (Q report, risk report) - Communication Technology, Communication methods, Communication skills, Project reporting, PMIS, interpersonal skills (conflict mgt, listening, cultural awareness)
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10. 3 Monitor Comm - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- M&C - purpose is to make sure that the team and stakeH have the info they need - Is the right message being delivered to the right audience at the right time?
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- what does Monitor Comm create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
- Work perf info, CRs - work perf data, comm mgt plan, rss mgt plan, stakeH eng plan - observation/conversation, stakeH eng assessment matrix
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11. 1 Plan Risk Mgt - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning | - purpose is to develop a strategy for conducting risk mgt activities
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- what does Plan Risk Mgt create ? (output) -> #1 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #1
- risk mgt plan - PJT charter, PMP (all sub), stakeH register - stakeH analysis (assess their risk appetite) [+expert jdgt, meetings]
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11. 2 Identify risks - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning | - purpose is to identify individual risks and their source, and to document these risks
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- what does Identify Risk create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #4
- risk register, risk report - agreements, procurement docs, PMP (most sub and baselines), PJT docs (most) - data gathering, data analysis (root cause, assumption & constraint, SWOT, Doc analyses), Prompt list, facilitation
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11. 3 Perform Qualitative risk analysis - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning - purpose is to prioritize risks - determine the High-impact and High-Priority risks which should be analyzed further Key benefit is to focus efforts on high-priority risks
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- what does Perform Qualitative risk analysis create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
- updates to risk register, risk report, [assumption log and issue log] - risk mgt plan, risk register, stakeH register - Data Analysis (Risk Data Quality Assessment, Probability & Impact Assessment, Assessment of other Parameters) / Data Representation (Probability & Impact Matrix, Hierarchical Charts) / Risk Categorization
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11. 4 Perform Quantitative risk analysis - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning - purpose is to numerically analyze and ‘quantify’ the effect of the narrowed down risks from the previous process, Qualitative Risk Analysis.
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- what does Perform Quantitative risk analysis create ? (output) -> #1 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #3 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #2
- updates to risk report - risk mgt plan, all 3 baselines and most PJT docs - representation of uncertainty, data analysis (Simulation, Sensitivity Analysis, Decision Tree Analysis, Influence Diagrams) NB: this process is not required for every PJT
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11. 5 Plan risk responses - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Planning - purpose is to develop options, select strategies and agree on actions to address/minimize risks and enhance opportunities
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- what does Plan risk responses create ? (output) -> #3 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #4 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #4
- CRs, PMP and PJT docs updates - risk mgt plan, rss mgt plan, cost baseline, and PJT docs - Strategies for Threats, Strategies for Opportunities, Contingent Response Strategies, data analysis (alternative, cost-benefit)
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11. 6 Implement risk responses - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- Executing | - purpose is to execute the planned/agreed upon risk responses
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- what does Implement risk responses create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #2 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #3
- CRs, PJT docs updates (eg PJT team assignments: team members will need to be assigned to execute those strategies) - risk mgt plan, risk register - expert jdgt, influencing (encourage risk owner to take action), PMIS
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11. 7 Monitor risk - which process group? - what is the purpose?
- M&C - purpose is to track and monitor the implementation of the Risk Responses, as well as the effectiveness of the Risk Management Process - are any new risks which need to be addressed throughout the stages of the project?
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- what does monitor risks create ? (output) -> #2 - what do we need to accomplish it (inputs)? #2 - how do we achieve it (T&T)? #2
- Work perf info, CRs - Work perf data, Work perf reports - audits, data analysis (reserve + technical performance analyses)

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