Processes

Question 1

How many processes?

Answer 1

Seven

Question 2

What is a process?

Answer 2

A structured set of activity ties designed to accomplish a specific objective

Question 3

Directing a Project Process

Answer 3

Number one

Project board sets direction and makes key decisions

Question 4

Starting up a project process

Answer 4

Number two.

Triggered by project mandate, verifies project is worthwhile and viable, writes project brief.

Project board reviews project brief and decides whether to initiate, states levels of authority

Question 5

Initiating a project

Answer 5

Number three

Detailed planning. Project manager develops strategies and control, Business Case and means of reviewing benefits in the Project Initiation Documentation.

Managing a stage boundary - plans first stage from project plan.

Question 6

Controlling a stage

Answer 6

Number four

Project Board delegates control on stage plan by stage plan basis to Project Manager. Project plan broke into stage boundaries.

Project Manager role - keep progress in line with stage plan and agreed tolerances, informs progress through highlight reports

Question 7

Managing product delivery process

Answer 7

Number five

Team manager / members execute Work Packages and update Project Manager with Checkpoint Reports

Question 8

Managing a stage boundary

Answer 8

Number six

Project Manager seeks permission for next stage by preparing the next Stage Plan, update on Business Case and Project Plan

Question 9

Closing a project process

Answer 9

Number 7

Project board is satisfied with products, project can close. Documentation archives, assess project performance against original plan

Question 10

Processes?

Answer 10

1. Directing a project process
2. Starting up a project process
3. Initiating a project process
4. Controlling a stage process
5. Managing project delivery process
6. Managing a stage boundary process
7. Closing a project process