Lesson 86. Managing a stage boundary, context

Question 1

During the activity ‘prepare the next stage plan,’ who will the project manager typically invite to the planning meetings?

Answer 1

The project manager will invite the people from the user side to provide further information on user requirements and team managers who provide technical feedback and assist the project manager with planning.

This helps in gathering user requirements and assists in planning.

Question 2

When would an exception plan need to be created by the project manager?

Answer 2

The project manager will only create an exception plan if requested by the project board. The project board will invite an exception plan to replace the current stage plan if the stage is forecast to go out of tolerance.

The project board must invite the creation of the exception plan.

Question 3

What document is used to report on the performance of the current stage?

Answer 3

An ‘end stage report’ summarizes progress to date and the overall project situation, and sufficient information to ask for a project board decision on what to do next with the project.

This report provides sufficient information for the project board to decide on the next steps.

Question 4

What is usually the last activity a project manager will do in this process?

Answer 4

The project manager will request the project board to continue with the stage

This is a critical step in ensuring the project progresses as planned.

Question 5

What are the primary inputs to the ‘managing a stage boundary’ process?

Answer 5

The primary input is the stage plan; the project plan is also used

These documents help in planning the next stage.

Question 6

What are the primary outputs of the ‘managing a stage boundary’ process?

Answer 6

Outputs include:
* Stage plan
* Exception plan
* End stage report
* Updated business case
* Project plan

These outputs are essential for the continuation and management of the project.