Executing Process Group Flashcards
Define the Executing Process Group
The processes performed to complete the work defined in the project management plan
Processes within the Executing Process Group
Direct and Manage Work (Integration);
Manage Project Knowledge (Integration);
Manage Quality (Quality);
Acquire Resources (Resources); Develop Team (Resources); Manage Team (Resources);
Manage Communications (Communications);
Implement Risk Responses (Risk);
Conduct Procurements (Procurement);
Engage Stakeholder Engagement (Stakeholder
Define Direct and Manage Project Work
Process of the Integration Knowledge group;
The process of leading and performing the work defined in the project management plan and implementing approved changes to achieve project objectives
Define corrective action
An intentional activity that realigns the performance of the project with the project management plan
Define preventive action
an intentional activity that ensures the future performance of the project work is aligned with the project management plan
Define defect
an imperfection or deficiency in a project component where that component does not meet its requirements or specifications and needs to be either repaired or replaced
Define defect repair
an intentional activity to modify a nonconforming product or product component
Define updates
changes to formally controlled product documents, plans, etc. to reflect modified or additional ideas or content.
Inputs of Direct and Manage Project Work
Project Management Plan; Project Documents; Approved change requests
Tools and Techniques of Direct and Manage Project Work
Project Management Information System: scheduling tool such as Microsoft Project or configuration management system such as sharepoint
Meetings: Kick off, technical, sprint reviews, etc
Outputs of Direct and Manage Project Work
Deliverables, Work Performance Data, Issue Log, Change Requests, Project Management Plan Updates, Project Documents Updates, Organizational Process Assets updates
What are (3) different types of information?
Work Performance Data; Work Performance Information; Work Performance Reports
Define Work Performance Data
the raw observations and measurements identified during activities performed to carry out the project work (e.g. percent complete, actual costs)
Define Performance Information
the performance data collected from various controlling processes, analyzed in context and integrated based on relationships across areas (e.g. status of deliverables, forecasted estimates to complete)
Define Performance Reports
the physical or electronic representation or work performance information compiled in project documents (e.g. status reports, memos, electronic dashboards, updates)
Define Manage Project Knowledge
Process of the Integration Knowledge group;
The process of using existing knowledge and creating new knowledge to achieve project objectives and contribute to organization learning
What are the classifications of knowledge?
Explicit Knowledge: easily arranged using pictures, words and numbers
Tacit Knowledge: Personal and sometimes difficult to express
Inputs of Manage Project Knowledge
EEFs; OPAs
Tools and Techniques of Manage Project Knowledge
Knowledge Management, Information Management, Interpersonal and Team Skills
Outputs of Manage Project Knowledge
Lessons learned register, Project Management Plan Updates, OPA updates
Define Manage Quality
Process of the Quality Knowledge group;
The process of translating the quality management plan into executable quality activities that incorporate the organization’s quality policies into the project
Philip Crosby
Quality theorist who believed in conformance to requirements; ZERO DEFECTS; and developed the theory of the cost of quality
Joseph Juran
Quality theorist who defined quality as “FITNESS FOR USE,” promoted conformance and quality by design, and management responsibility in quality
W. Edwards Deming
Quality theorist who developed the 14 points of Total Quality Management, said QUALITY IS A MANAGEMENT PROBLEM 85% OF THE TIME
