Mixed Flashcards
When does a Kick Off meeting occur?
small project = planning stage, shortly after initiation
large project = execution stage, shortly after planning
Three types of Change Requests
Corrective Action = realigning work with PMP
Preventive Action = ensuring future work aligned with PMP
Defect Repair = correcting non-conforming PRODUCT
Four Governance Domains
- Alignment
- Risk
- Performance
- Communications
Hybrid
Life Cycle
[Predictive] + [Agile] elements
Agile
Life Cycle
[Incremental] + [Iterative] elements
Predictive
Life Cycle
AKA Waterfall
Incremental
Life Cycle
Project broken down in to increments
Iterative
Life Cycle
Rough version, Learn, Improve
PMO Control Types
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.
How does Project Coordinator differ from Project Expeditor?
PC can make some decisions
Organic
Organization Type
Small organizations where everything is done by everybody
Functional
Organization Type
Power = FM > PM
PM Role = may be non-existent, or part-time with little authority
Multi Divisional
Organization Type
Multiple divisions at multiple locations which may replicate work across the divisions
Matrix-Strong
Organization Type
Power = PM > FM
PM Role = Full time
Matrix-Balanced
Organization Type
Power = PM = FM
PM Role = Part time
Matrix-Weak
Organization Type
Power = FM > PM
PM Role = Part time
Note - includes PC and PE
Project-Oriented
Organization Type
- 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”
Hybrid
Organization Type
Mixture of many organization types
Composite
Organization Type
When a specific team is assigned to do a project
3 Legs of PMI Talent Triangle
- Technical PM
- Leadership
- Strategic and Business Management
3 Types of Positional Power
Formal
Authoritative
Legitimate
Referent
form of Power
Power b/c you have gained credibility
Relational
form of Power
Power b/c you are associated with someone
Informational
form of Power
Power b/c you control gathering and distribution of information
