PFM05082014 Flashcards
Initiating a project enable management to make an ____
Informed decision
The purpose of _____is to obtain commitment to start a project
Initiating a project
During the initiating process, you ______that you are supposed to solve and _______ to define the project
- identify the problem
- gather more information
Every problem has a specific goal. The goal of the project is to_____and ______
- solve a problem
- take advantage of an opportunity
Clearly defines problems you are attempting to solve or opportunity you want to take advantage of
Problem statement
You must accurately describe the underlying problem or opportunity when making a ____
Problem statement
If you spelled out what the _____is in one sentence, all the better
Problem statement
Examples of a problem statement :
- 300 employess
- need100 more
The problem is____
We do not have enough space for all employees
Examples of a problem statement :
- poor product awareness
- sales are declining
Problem statement is____
We are losing sales to competition
______describe the end result and not the beginning motivation
E.g. We need a new building
We need to increase sales
Solution
Ask WHY
E.G. why do we need a bulding
Why do we need to increase sales
Ask why more than once and ____
Probe for more details