Planning

Question 1

What is the purpose of planning?

Answer 1

To create a clear, concise path of goals, steps, and actions in order to lead to the final product.

Question 2

What are the 5 steps in the Project Management Process?

Answer 2

1) Initiation
2) Planning/Development
3) Production, Preparation, or Execution
4) Monitoring and Controlling
5) Closing or Follow Up

Question 3

What is planning?

Answer 3

~ The process of thinking of or forecasting the future in order to achieve desired goals
~ The creation of documents and diagrams that clearly outline the desired end product and the defined steps to get there

Question 4

What are the 3 main constrictions to consider when planning?

Answer 4

1) Scope - the range or extent of the project
2) Time - the duration of the project
3) Cost - the price of the project, also may be known as the budget

Question 5

What are logistics?

Answer 5

The flow of goods.

Question 6

What is the most efficient and effective communication method?

Answer 6

Meetings!!

Question 7

What are the meeting minutes?

Answer 7

The written record of what was discussed, and more importantly, the outcome or desired actions resulting from the meeting

Question 8

What are the usual steps to a meeting?

Answer 8

Usual steps of a meeting:
1) Plan - use the agenda as a planning tool
2) Circulate the meeting agenda in advance
3) Run the meeting - keep control, agree outcomes, actions and responsibilities, take notes
4) Write and circulate notes - especially actions and accountabilities
follow up agreed actions and responsibilities