19-Processes (Initiation) Flashcards
Initiating Process Group
Processes performed to define a new project or a
new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase.
Project Integration Management
The processes and activities needed to identify, define, combine, unify, and
coordinate the various processes and project management activities within the Project Management Process Groups.
Integration includes characteristics of …. (4)
1-Unification
2-Consolidation
3-Communication
4-Interrelationship
Project Manager is called …………. as Project Integration Management is specific to project managers.
Integrator
The project manager is …………… for the project as a whole.
accountable
The accountability of
Project Integration Management can be delegated or transferred. Ture or False?
False
Develop Project Charter
The process of developing a document that formally
authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities.
Key benefits of process “Develop Project Charter”
- Provides a direct link between the project and the strategic objectives of the organization
- Creates a formal record of the project, and shows Organizational commitment to
the project.
Project charter can be developed by the ………. or in………. collaboration with ………..
sponsor, project manager, the initiating entity
In the case of external projects, ………. is typically the preferred
way to establish an agreement.
a formal contract
Inside the organization, charter may still be used to establish …………. to ensure proper delivery under the contract.
internal agreements
When PM is assigned?
Project manager is identified and assigned as early in the project as is feasible, preferably while the project charter is being developed and always
prior to the start of planning.
The project charter provides the project manager with the authority to ……………….
plan, execute, and control the project.
Charter is not considered to be a contract because …………
there is no consideration or money promised or exchanged in its creation.
Business case and Benefits Management plan are sources of information about the ……
project’s objectives and how the project will contribute to the business goals
Project charter incorporates …………..
the appropriate information for the project from the business documents.
Project manager does not update or modify the business documents since they are not project documents. True or False?
True
Develop Project Charter Inputs (4)
1-Business Documents (
Business case and Benefits Management plan)
2-Agreements
3-Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEF)
4-Organizational Process Assets (OPA
Develop Project Charter Tools and Techniques(4)
1-Expert Judgement
2-Data Analysis (Brainstorming, Focus Group, Interviews)
3-Meetings
4-Interpersonal and team skills (Conflict management, Facilitation, Meeting management)
Develop Project Charter Outputs (2)
1-Project Charter
2-Assumption log
Identify Stakeholders
The process of identifying project stakeholders
regularly and analyzing and documenting relevant information regarding their
interests, involvement, interdependencies, influence, and potential impact on
project success.
Key benefit of process “Identify Stakeholders”
Enables the project team to identify the appropriate focus for engagement of each stakeholder or group of stakeholders
Identify Stakeholders Inputs (7)
1-Project Charter
2-Business Documents
3-Project Management Plan
4-Project Documents
5-Agreements
6-Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEF)
7-Organizational Process Assets (OPA)
Identify Stakeholders Tools and Techniques (5)
1-Expert Judgment
2-Data Gathering (questionnair and surveys, brainstorming)
3-Data Analysis (stakeholders analysis, document analysis)
4-Data Representation (stakeholders mapping/representation)
5-Meetings
