Process Groups Flashcards
Define a Process
A systematic series of actions taken to achieve an end result
Where does a Process occur?
Within an environment
What are the 5 Process groups?
- Initiate
- Plan
- Execute
- Monitor & Control
- Close
What does ITTO stand for?
Inputs, Tools, Techniques, Outputs
What are the 2 Initiating Processes?
- Develop Project Charter
2. Identify Stakeholders
What are the 3 New Project Inputs?
- Business Case
- Needs Assessments
- Customer Contract
What are the 2 New Phase Inputs?
- Acceptance of previous phase deliverables
2. Verifying project is still in alignment with goals
In what process group is 50% of project effort spent in?
Planning
In the Plan Process group, what is Strategy?
Identifies approach to reach objectives - providing the means to reach the desired project outcomes
In the Plan Process group, what is Resource?
Need to determine what the resources are
In the Plan Process group, what is Tactics?
Specify actions that support the Strategy
What makes up the Executing Process Group?
- Direct & Manage Project Work
2. Manage Project Knowledge
Do all projects need to go through the Closing Process Group?
Yes
Define Monitoring
The systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and using info to ensure meeting objectives or performance targets
Define Controlling
As a mgmt function of establishing standards (baselines), comparing actual performance against them (determine variance) and then taking corrective actions
