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Mixed Flashcards

1
Q

When does a Kick Off meeting occur?

A

small project = planning stage, shortly after initiation

large project = execution stage, shortly after planning

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2
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Three types of Change Requests

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Corrective Action = realigning work with PMP

Preventive Action = ensuring future work aligned with PMP

Defect Repair = correcting non-conforming PRODUCT

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3
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Four Governance Domains

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  • Alignment
  • Risk
  • Performance
  • Communications
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4
Q

Hybrid

Life Cycle

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[Predictive] + [Agile] elements

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5
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Agile

Life Cycle

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[Incremental] + [Iterative] elements

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6
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Predictive

Life Cycle

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AKA Waterfall

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7
Q

Incremental

Life Cycle

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Project broken down in to increments

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8
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Iterative

Life Cycle

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Rough version, Learn, Improve

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9
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PMO Control Types

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Supportive (LOW) = provides templates, training, lessons learned, etc.

Controlling (MODERATE) = concentrates on compliance, governance, framework, methodologies, use of templates.

Directive (HIGH) = PMO assigns PM and manages project. PM reports directly to PMO.

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10
Q

How does Project Coordinator differ from Project Expeditor?

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PC can make some decisions

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11
Q

Organic

Organization Type

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Small organizations where everything is done by everybody

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12
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Functional

Organization Type

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Power = FM > PM

PM Role = may be non-existent, or part-time with little authority

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13
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Multi Divisional

Organization Type

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Multiple divisions at multiple locations which may replicate work across the divisions

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14
Q

Matrix-Strong

Organization Type

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Power = PM > FM

PM Role = Full time

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15
Q

Matrix-Balanced

Organization Type

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Power = PM = FM

PM Role = Part time

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16
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Matrix-Weak

Organization Type

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Power = FM > PM
PM Role = Part time
Note - includes PC and PE

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17
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Project-Oriented

Organization Type

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  • AKA = Composite or Hybrid
  • Functional Department does not exist
  • Structured by projects
  • PM responsible for staff (can overburden with HR responsibilities)
  • Staff has no “home”
18
Q

Hybrid

Organization Type

A

Mixture of many organization types

19
Q

Composite

Organization Type

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When a specific team is assigned to do a project

20
Q

3 Legs of PMI Talent Triangle

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  • Technical PM
  • Leadership
  • Strategic and Business Management
21
Q

3 Types of Positional Power

A

Formal
Authoritative
Legitimate

22
Q

Referent

form of Power

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Power b/c you have gained credibility

23
Q

Relational

form of Power

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Power b/c you are associated with someone

24
Q

Informational

form of Power

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Power b/c you control gathering and distribution of information

25
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Punitive

form of Power

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Power b/c ability to fire, demote, or punish

AKA = Coercive

26
Q

Reward

form of Power

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Power b/c ability to promote, give praise, money, etc.

27
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Ingratiating

form of Power

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Power b/c praising others to win favor

28
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Pressure Based

form of Power

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Power b/c pressuring

29
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Guilt Based

form of Power

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Power due to obligation or sense of duty

30
Q

Laissez-faire

Leadership Style

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Hands-off; team members make their own decisions

31
Q

Transactional

Leadership Style

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Focus on goals, provide feedback, and reward accomplishments

32
Q

Servant

Leadership Style

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Focus on relationships, people first, people’s gowth, learning, etc

33
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Transformational

Leadership Style

A

Encourages team for innovation and creativity

34
Q

Charismatic

Leadership Style

A

Highly enthusiastic, inspires others with their strong convictions

35
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Interactional

Leadership Style

A

Hybrid of transactional, transformational, and charismatic

36
Q

Members of project selection panel

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Portfolio Managers

37
Q

What document operates as a Feasibility Study for the Project?

A

Business Case

38
Q

Purpose of Benefit Management Plan is…

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  • Define process for CREATING, MAXIMIZING, and SUSTAINING project benefits
  • How and when benefits will be DELIVERED
  • How and when we will MEASURE those benefits
39
Q

SIPOC

A

Data Representation Flow Chart

Supplier
Input
Process
Output
Customer
40
Q

What “Project Selection Criteria” is better when smaller?

A
  • Cost-Benefit Ratio (CBR)
  • Payback Period
  • Opportunity Cost
41
Q

Priority of “bigger is better” for “Project Selection Criteria”

A

NPV > IRR > PB

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