CH6 Project Mgmt

Question 1

Describe a Gantt Chart

Answer 1

It is a visual representation of timelines for each activity in a project. It plans a sequence of sub-tasks and identifies areas of overlap. It also identifies critical paths (items that are unchangeable).

Question 2

Define a Work Breakdown Structure.

Answer 2

WBS is the project managers master plan. It is a detailed listing of what will be done, when and by whom.

Question 3

What is the 100% Rule?

Answer 3

A guiding principle of the Work Breakdown Structure that every detail of the project is assigned and documented.

Question 4

Describe a Statement of Work

Answer 4

This is a project charter. A documented understanding between the project sponsor and the project manager about the objectives of the project.
(scope/budget/staffing/equipment/milestone markers)

Question 5

What are 3 types of change that have different management approaches? (EIR)

Answer 5

Evolutionary - natural process
Incremental - proactive (internal) - planned step by step
Revolutionary - reactive (external) and usually immediate

Question 6

What is change management?

Answer 6

Defining and implementing new standards and behaviors within an organization that supports different ways of work.
(planning/testing/implementing)

Question 7

What are the 5 steps in the project management cycle?

SPEME

Answer 7

Scope - Objectives, deliverables, stmt of work
Plan - define resources, timeline, budget (GANTT)
Execute - daily progress, info to stakeholders
Monitor - trouble shoot, review, complete sign-off
Evaluate- Assess, evaluate, comment, document.

Question 8

When would you need project management?

Answer 8

To carefully plan and organize an effort to accomplish a specific, one time task.