Chapter 5: Planning models (Maylor)

Question 1

A project may begin in different ways, which ways?

Answer 1

• Inspiration
• Response to need
• Exploration of an issue
• A necessary part of a larger program

Question 2

What is scope creep?

Answer 2

changes, continuous or uncontrolled growth in a project’s scope, at any point after the project begins. This can occur when the scope of a project is not properly defined, documented, or controlled. It is generally considered harmful.

Question 3

What is important when talking about scope management (three things)?

Answer 3

• All parties to the project must agree what it is that the project will do
• Scope may be let loose early on to allow creativity
• At the end of the definition phase a statement of scope needs to be written, agreed and signed off

Question 4

What doeas PID stand for?

Answer 4

Project Initiation document

Question 5

What 10 points does the PID include? (PRINCE 2, 2009)

Answer 5

• The project brief – the requirements (as known at this stage)
• Project management structure – who is involved, governance
• Job descriptions – team roles for each member
  The project approach – how requirements will be delivered
• The quality plan – ensuring that the requirements are delivered
• The project plan – basic, high-level timeplan
• The business case – costs vs. benefits
• A risk log – major identified risks and mitigation
• Project controls – tools to ensure time & cost promises
• A communication plan – what, to whom, when

Question 6

Describe the main features of the Stage-gate model.

Answer 6

Project is devided into phases. Gates between the phases give opportunity to review progress. Lay down criteria for passing to the next phase in advance.